Has the pandemic changed your response to previous ways of doing things?

The pandemic came into all of our lives and gave us an additional source of constant stress that loomed large for years and still continues to give us pause.

Today’s motivational nudge: Manage your expectations

The other day I was at the doctor’s office for something minor and it occurred to me that one of the most important things a doctor needs to do is to manage the patient’s expectations.

Do you go against the grain or with the grain?

In carpentry, if you cut across or against the grain at an angle that is either perpendicular or anything other than parallel to the fibers of the wood, the wood may chip and tear.

Today’s motivational nudge: Try micro-journaling

“Close the door. Write with no one looking over your shoulder. Don’t try to figure out what other people want to hear from you; figure out what you have to say. It’s the one and only thing you have to offer.” – Barbara Kingsolve

Today’s motivational nudge: Under-analyze one thing

If you often tend to overanalyze things, today’s motivational nudge is a fun one.

Establishing boundaries – Part 2 – more intentional strategies

Strengthening boundaries is a good way to build self trust and work toward having a more peaceful and joy-filled life.

Getting to Effortless

It may be time to re-think the conventional wisdom that often tells us that raising the bar on our goals and getting anything significant done requires the kind of effort that may be utterly exhausting.