Our first born is going off to college and this is really a big deal for my wife and I. To be honest I am not sure that as parents, we are 100% ready for it. Like most things, if I find myself pondering on a problem for more than two nights, it means a […]
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I was co-facilitating a program with Doug Stewart when we got onto the topic of motivation. Doug was sharing how being self-motivated is not a success factor, having self-discipline is. The example we spoke through was getting up to exercise. When we wake-up, we are not motivated at all. In fact, we only really feel
First, we Make our Habits……then our habits make us – Aristotle. Read More »
The festive season brings positive stress. It is the excitement of hosting close family and friends. My wife and I over the years have learned some tips to makes spending the holidays together even more enjoyable for all. Arrive on time or fashionably late (10minutes late) – arriving early as the host is setting
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I am reading about companies implementing a 4-day work week. I do love the idea of this. Think about how awesome it would be to have a Monday or Friday to get all your personal stuff done. You can make doctors’ appointments, catch up on the yard work or cleaning around the home. My cousin
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…sharing our burdens is vital for managing mental wellbeing. We will never truly understand how challenging it is for others that walk away from all that which they know and start all over. To take on new challenges and carve out a new life with hope and optimism is easier said than done. We are
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…decide to work either from the corporate office, or to work from home. Whatever you decide, be sure to implement good working habits and take the necessary steps to avoid burnout. I was watching WRAL’c coverage of “The Great Resignation” and how the power has seemingly shifted to employees who can now make demands on
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If I am honest, I am finding it challenging to get into an exercise regime. My excuse is that I am a twin, and since forming in my mother’s womb I have never been alone. Since I am new in the neighborhood, I have not found anyone to ride with and I don’t like doing
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We are bombarded by negativity everywhere we turn. Our children face it daily, as adults we deal with it and often, we are sucked into the news which is constantly hammering the negative. As small business owners, or leaders of large corporations there is anxiety about the decisions that need to be made and what
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…is when your mind is so busy working, you’re unable to sleep At times when I go to bed after enjoying time with the family or watching an episode of our favorite sitcom. One of two things happen, I attempt to sleep, and cannot as thoughts of work enter my mind and I process the
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Emotional Intelligence is our ability to monitor and manage our emotions and to have an awareness of others and competency to interact. Emotional Intelligence can be taught, and the earlier we learn, the more effective we will be in life. I can honestly share that in many of the programs I have facilitated, it is
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