If you are tired of what you’re doing in the workplace, it’s time to get your “But…” out of the rut. You deserve to contribute in a meaningful and satisfying way. If you’re not having that experience in your work environment right now, it’s time to stop focusing on reasons why you can’t find something better Read More
You Can’t Deny That You Have Wings
“When she transformed into a butterfly, the caterpillars spoke not of her beauty, but of her weirdness. They wanted her to change back into what she always had been. But she had wings…” Can we un-change what we’ve changed? Oh yeah – just asked any yo-yo dieter (present company included). What we cannot change, however, Read More
What Would Happen If I Changed How I See Myself?
I confess I like to watch QVC and HSN. Several days ago, while schlepping a heavy box up my driveway, the Federal Express lady said, “Oh, so you’re the one that orders all the QVC stuff.” Hello, my name is Susie, and I order stuff from QVC. I especially like to watch the shows on Read More
Health Priority for Maximum Productivity
The quality of how you show up in the workplace is directly related to the quality of your health. So it’s a simple message this week about just one thing you can do to improve energy, increase productivity and creativity, reduce pain, and improve your thinking processes. Drink Water Because . . . Drinking water at a Read More
Ten Attributes of Creative People – How Creative Are You?
I had a conversation with a woman yesterday. I asked her, “What do you like to do?” “Nothing ,” she said. Where do you go with the conversation from there? So I took another run at it. “So, do you like to do needlework? Play bridge? Do you like to swim? Bake cookies?” Her answer, Read More
Sometimes It Rains On My Convertible
Last Wednesday afternoon I was attending a monthly board meeting, engrossed in the lively discussion, when someone said, “Look, it’s really raining.” With a glance now and then, I had been monitoring the clouds outside the window. But there were no signs of imminent rain. I kept my focus on the task at hand, not Read More
Waiting For The Light To Change
“If we could look at each others hearts, and understand the unique challenges each of us faces, I think we would treat each other much more gently, with more love, patience, tolerance, and care.” Marvin J Ashton Earlier this week, I was waiting for the light to change as I watched people cross in front Read More
Six Absolute Facts About Aging
Let’s stop cursing the aging process. This month is my birthday. (Gifts, cards, and parties are welcome!) I will turn 59. One year before 60. I’m apprehensive. Not sure what my 60’s will be like. I’ve heard from friends and family that the 60’s are great. That’s my hope. No crystal ball. I’ll keep you posted. Read More
Joy Does Come In The Morning
At those times when you are feeling trapped, stuck, or caught in life’s circumstances, it is useful to remember that . . . . . . most butterflies emerge in the morning. The stage when the caterpillar is transformed into a butterfly is the Chrysalis Stage. During this evolution, the beautiful being that is becoming Read More
