We use this phrase in coaching fairly often, and about half the time I completely get it; the other half I’m mystified to make it work in my own life. So when I saw a workbook with that exact title by Cheri Huber, I decided to pick up a copy to see if it helped […]
How You Do Anything Is How You Do Everything
A Shame Interrupt for “Being Broken”
I just had an intuitive reading. It was unexpected and incredible. I received an answer to a burning question I’ve had for nearly two years, and the answer – though so beautiful – left me feeling completely ashamed. Like I was broken and still had to fix myself. Like all the glue I have applied […]
Anatomy of Change, Phase Two: Dreaming and Scheming
Usually (at least for me) Square One of the change cycle feels eternal, and it’s when I’ve given up on it ever ending that I start moving slowly into Square Two. The dreaming and scheming phase of change is usually ushered in by a glimmering of hope, and a lifting of the pall that seems […]
Anatomy of Change: Surviving Your Death & Rebirth
So you’re in Square One of the change cycle. First off, I’m really sorry. I know it’s not pleasant, but I hope identifying your potential death, liminal phase, and rebirth last week helped to at least make it feel like it’s survivable. Today we’re going to go through some strategies to make this as painless […]
Anatomy of Change, Phase One: Dying and Being Reborn
We’re looking at the Death & Rebirth square of the change cycle this week. This is one of my favorites, mainly because I have spent so much time either in this square, or hanging out in the Stagnant Pond trying to avoid this square. It’s messy, ugly, and often scary, and most of us do […]
I am…Really? Are You Sure?
One of my guilty pleasures is watching YouTube parodies of music videos, and one of my favorites is Bart Baker’s parody of “What About Love” by Austin Mahone. (If you don’t know who Austin Mahone is, don’t worry, it just means you’re older than 13. I had to go look him up.) In it, Bart’s […]
Step-By-Step Visioning
Still interested in visualization after last week’s post? Today we’re doing the nuts-and-bolts of making your visualization practice work for you. It’s an easy practice, and you don’t need much to begin – basically a dream, your imagination, and a couple of free minutes. The basic idea is envision yourself already achieving a goal or […]
What Does Success Mean?
This week we’re looking at the all-too-easy but often overlooked technique of visualization, and this post is ending up very different than the step-by-step to happy visualization that I was expecting to write. One of the best elements of writing this blog is doing the background research to support what I already believe to be […]
Becoming the Person Who Has Achieved Your Dream
Happy New Year! Today I want to share with you an alternative way to look at achieving your goals and dreams. I loathe resolutions, but love the fresh energy of a new year, and think it’s a fantastic time to start scheming out your dreams. All you need is your own dream, some time to […]
Leading With Your Strengths
Several years ago, Gallup asked this question in an international poll: “Which would help you be more successful in your life –knowing what your weaknesses are and attempting to improve your weaknesses, or knowing what your strengths are and attempting to build on your strengths?” If you answered “improving your weaknesses”, you’re certainly not alone. […]