Happy In(ter)dependence Day!

July 4, 2010

When we are young, we function from dependence. We need adults to take care of us and we must rely on them. As we grow into our teens, we experience independence. We’re able to do more and more for ourselves. We learn to make our own meals, pick out our own clothing, and invest in [...]

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Don’t Should On Yourself (Or Others)

July 3, 2010

Does your interior dialogue ever sound like this: I should exercise more. I should go to church. I should eat better. I should call my mother (father, grandparent, etc) I should take that class. I should go see a counselor. I should start my business. I should be able to do it. Or your thoughts [...]

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The Drift

June 25, 2010

Our lives tend to move regardless of our attention…or lack thereof. They drift. Suddenly, we discover: Recycling has accumulated Grass cutting is overdue We’re out of coffee Work hours have increased We haven’t taken a day off in a year That report isn’t done We can’t remember our last date with our spouse We’re fatter [...]

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Dog Person Denial

June 14, 2010

“I thought you were a dog person.” That’s what my friend said last year after I told him I was the happy owner of two kittens. For much of my life I would’ve agreed with him. And I would’ve been wrong. When I was young, my parents finally relented to ongoing pleas for a dog [...]

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Get Off Your Buts!

May 15, 2010

How many times have you heard this exchange? Employee 1: I think we could try __________ (change, idea, process, strategy, etc). Employee 2: We could do that, BUT _________ (potential problems, objections and issues). A few years ago I began to take notice how often the word ‘but’ pops up in conversations and the limiting [...]

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Stop The Insanity!

October 20, 2009

Twelve-Step programs define insanity as ‘doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.’ Examples are: wanting to be thinner without changing diet or exercise wanting a raise without improving performance wanting work we enjoy while staying at the same miserable job wanting a better marriage while continuing to be workaholics wanting [...]

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Be A True Friend

September 25, 2009

Time with my friends is one of the highest priorities in my life. My friends enrich my life in too many ways to count. Each friend brings their own unique being, connecting with me in a way no one else does. Each one makes my life better and worth living. On the flip side, I [...]

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Eight Tips For Sailing The Seas Of Success

September 23, 2009

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tdickin/ / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Last Friday I went sailing on a boat like the one above and it was fantastic. My friend Bill emailed me Wednesday evening with an invite. Turned out to be a perfect day, a little fog in the morning that burned off for a sunny afternoon. I loved every minute [...]

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Have You Taken The Big Leap Into Your Zone Of Genius?

September 17, 2009

I just read The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level, by Gay Hendricks. Actually, I read it twice. I am always on the lookout for ways to enrich my coaching, to offer my clients more value and guidance. This book has definitely contributed. The main point Hendricks makes [...]

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4 Steps For A Better Marriage

August 25, 2009

Often marriage relationships are taken for granted, expected to work out over the years. Until the day a couple finds themselves in trouble, with one or both wanting out. To ensure a great marriage over time, take action today on these four steps for a growing, potentially great, marriage. 1. Make time for each other. [...]

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