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I believe that our gifts are innate talents that often come easily to us and require very little work (or even feel like work). These articles are designed to support you in naming, claiming, and sharing your sacred gifts with the world.
Why Gratitude Matters More During the Holidays
The holiday season is upon us—a time of year that twinkles with festive lights, resonates with cheerful music, and is ideally a period for joy and gatherings. However, for many, it also brings a whirlwind of stress, high expectations, and even loneliness. In this bustling time, practicing gratitude can not only elevate your mood but also transform the holiday experience from stressful to joyful. Here’s why incorporating gratitude into your holiday routine is more essential than ever.
Navigating Difficult Emotions During Challenging Times: A Guide to Emotional Well-being
In the wake of recent events, such as elections or other national happenings, it's common to experience a cascade of emotions that can feel overwhelming and relentless. For many, these events can stir up a spectrum of feelings—from elation and hope to anger and despair. Understanding how to navigate these emotions is crucial, not only for our mental health but for maintaining our overall well-being.
Recognizing Burnout: Are You At Risk?
In today’s stressful, high-pressure world, burnout has become a common workplace hazard. It’s more than just having a rough week or feeling overwhelmed by a particularly challenging day.
Reflection and Vision: A Leader's Guide to Embracing the Future
As leaders, the end of a year and the beginning of another is more than a mere change of dates. It's an opportunity for profound reflection and visionary planning. While our recently shared newsletter provides individual insights, this blog post focuses on how leaders can leverage these concepts for both personal growth and organizational development.
The Transformative Power of Gratitude in Leadership
In the fast-paced world of business, the power of gratitude is often overlooked. Yet, its impact on leadership and organizational culture is profound. Leaders who regularly express gratitude not only enhance their influence and respect but also contribute to a happier, more productive workplace.
Building Resilience: The Secret Ingredient of Successful Leaders
When it comes to leadership, success isn't solely defined by achieving goals or making profitable decisions. It's also about how leaders navigate through challenges, setbacks, and uncertainties while maintaining their composure and effectiveness.
Burnout for Leaders: Recognizing the Signs and Prioritizing Self-Care
Leadership roles often come with a heavy weight of responsibilities. From leading teams and spearheading projects to managing personal lives, a leader's plate can quickly become full. This constant juggling of roles, if not managed well, can lead to feelings of fatigue, stress, and eventually, burnout.
The Non-Negotiable Value of Self-Care for Leaders
In a fast-paced environment where productivity is often held in higher esteem than well-being, the imperative practice of self-care for leaders is frequently overlooked. However, as we segue into the tranquil embrace of the fall season, it presents a renewed opportunity for leaders to foster self-care, reinforcing both personal and professional development.
Thriving During Uncertainty
We are in the midst of an unpredictable and unprecedented time which can cause uncertainty, fear, and anxiety. Our brains are wired to keep us safe and one of the ways this is done is by predictability.
Balance and Harmony
Life seems to be getting busier and busier by the minute which can make life more overwhelming which makes balancing it all a particular challenge. Juggling clients, family, social activities, etc. can leave us feeling as if we can never accomplish it all.
Are you present?
Are you being pulled in so many directions that you can’t keep up? Are you becoming overwhelmed by meetings, phone calls, emails, and kids requests?
Tough Times
In our darkest moments there is always a glimpse of light and a lesson to be learned. So many times we fight hard to to avoid facing the tough times head on; however, growth only happens in discomfort.
No Excuses, No Limits
Today my workout was a struggle. I told myself, I am just getting over a sinus infection and I went to bed late and so on and so on. Even though these reasons were true they were not productive.
It’s Always the Perfect Time for Self-Care
Self-care is the act of refueling, renewing, and nurturing ourselves and attending to our needs. Self-care refers to regular practices that one engages in to reduce stress and promotes balanced, healthy lives.
Boundaries Lead to Healthy Relationships
The ability to set and sustain healthy boundaries is a necessary skill when navigating healthy relationships; however, many of us were not taught these skills. Setting healthy boundaries has always been something I struggled with.
The Cost of Perfectionism
When we seek to be perfect, we are trying to fulfill external expectations while disregarding our own internal guidance.
Time Blocking:Time Management That Works
Planning your days can be one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Most of us use some form of “to do list” or calendars but using these tools effectively can be a game changer.
Be Kinder To Yourself
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Moving Past Difficulty
Do you struggle to move past the most difficult situation ever? Or are you convinced that some people are just unforgivable? Though it may be challenging, radical acceptance could help.