Ever think to yourself, I don’t have the time for managing my time? Of course, we all have! How do you manage all your stuff? How do you decide what to focus on each day? I have used a system that really helps manage my workflow at home and in the office. David Allen’s system  Read more »

Time management today is more about managing your life than what you have scheduled at 9:00 AM or 3:00 PM.  There are often so many demands on us today that accomplishing things can be very difficult; incoming information, distractions and interruptions, balancing our personal and professional lives are a few that make it a real  Read more »

I wrote about a lecture I attended while the Dalai Lama was visiting the United States. He offered such insightful information that I’d like to share more with you regarding Life With the Dalai Lama.  Take it in and enjoy!   Here are several statements made by the Dalai Lama: Open arms to change but  Read more »

Socrates said, “the unexamined life is not worth living.”  While I always recommend positive self-talk, (the examined life is a joyful experience, for example), Socrates is suggesting that we step back from the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life and have a look at who we are and what we have become. Perhaps you will  Read more »

I recently watched the movie Snow White while babysitting for a friend’s daughter so she could get out.  The last time I had seen the movie was many years ago when I watched it with my kids.  As I have witnessed many times in the past couple of decades, the message of Positive Self Talk  Read more »

Most of us know that exercise is good for your health, mentally and physically. Experts are saying that laughter, too, is good for your well-being. There are many benefits that laughter triggers such as strengthening your immune system, boosting your energy, diminishing pain, and protecting you from the damaging effects of stress. In fact I  Read more »

“Quieting the Chatter” If you’re familiar with Self Talk, you probably read or heard me or others refer to it as our thoughts, inner dialogue, or Board of Directors.   Our Self Talk can get quite loud at times, especially during times of transition and stress. Our Self Talk is then moving at turbo speed.   Read more »

Oh the Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss has a very special place in my life, and from speaking and listening to others, it holds similar value. I was given this when I was going through a major transition in my life and it helped me focus and reaffirm my confidence in myself. If you  Read more »

Welcome. I am a Certified Business, Life and Leadership Coach and will be blogging on many different topics. I hope you’ll be a frequent visitor and I welcome your comments and questions. I look forward to having an interactive forum! Positively Yours, Susan   Growing up, I remember summer officially began with Memorial Day weekend  Read more »