New research shows quick bouts of exercise make us smarter in the short term as well generally long term. Try to work out before you need to do your best thinking. Or go for a brisk walk during your breaks. Especially in this extra busy month for many, it’s important to take more frequent “time-outs.” … More Accomplish More in Less Time
Holidays for most of us this month and next! likely busier with longer to do lists… It’s important now more than ever to be aware of making important decisions (and small ones too) with extra care…keeping the essence of each holiday in mind. While meditating this morning this short blog came into my consciousness and … More Confident, Conscious Choices
Perhaps you’re at personal and/or professional crossroads and holidays coming!! Busier than ever and not sure which way to go…it may be counter-intuitive to taking action and embracing change, however meditating, pausing briefly while deep breathing throughout the day and at bedtime will encourage true feelings and thoughts to break barriers. Also, being in nature, … More Intuitive Perseverance
Hi! I was a guest on Bruce Chamoff’s podcast today and will let you know the link as soon as I have that. It’s the first I’ve been on in over a year, due to my medical conditions. Yes, it was great and I welcome additional opportunities to do this! I hope each of you … More Podcast Preview!
Perhaps circumstances (some beyond your control) have interfered with your work and/or family life and it’s time for a personal/professional regroup. Acknowledging your strengths, passions, beliefs and values can help in redefining-refining your purpose(s). Paying attention to “signs” throughout your day, dreams and asking for clarification in daily meditation is extremely helpful. Considering what “calls” … More Redefining Your Purpose
Often we get an “inkling” of a great change to implement ourselves or perhaps influence another to make… It’s important to implement action, sooner than later, not to linger, waiting for the “best time” or it may slip away…when we find ourselves doubting the original “call to action”. Recognizing and specifying doubt can be useful … More Create Change and Hold Hope
It can be difficult to stay positive with all the negative reality globally, locally and perhaps at home. Feeling my own this morning, I acknowledged how I am able to shift to positive (and write this blog:)) in a short amount of time with my morning routine of meditation tapping, havening and mindfulness based meditation … More Negative Reality?
The Zen Mind says “no expectations” and if you’re often disappointed then to lower them… When you know you usually do not have expectations and that something positively grand is about to happen…well, give yourself permission to be happily excited and to look forward in a positive way! For instance, expecting company or going to … More Excited with Expectations!
The 3 p’s are necessary these days, more than ever. Here in the Northeast US many of us are being “mindful” of those with weaker immune systems and are wearing masks. I’m grateful when I see someone with a mask if I’m about to partake in a conversation in a non-mask required area, since my … More Patience, Perseverance, Persistence!
Taking time to think about what it is you need to communicate effectively may take longer than you want it to! Timing, active listening and personal clarity each take a large role in the process and the outcome. Keeping the other “engaged” in the topic after figuring out when to broach it is crucial. Usually … More Prioritizing & Communicating Effectively
Maybe you know what I mean… When friends are coming over and then can’t… When a book, tv series, seems good and then isn’t… When a house is ready for a deposit and then doesn’t pass inspection… So it may go and still it’s possible to get over the disappointment and stay hopeful that another … More Hopeful & Disappointed?
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