In my article titled “Your Commitment Step” I talk about taking one step. One step, that by taking it will have a ripple effect and put you in motion toward achieving your bigger goals. The one step must be one that is out of your comfort zone, usually just over the threshold of comfort. It has [...]
Archive for August, 2009
One Step
Posted in career, changes, coaching, confidence, goals, personal and professional development, success, transition, tagged bigger goals, coaching, commitment, just do it, one step on August 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Moment of Clarity
Posted in goals, personal and professional development, tagged action on August 24, 2009 | 4 Comments »
The last couple of months, my husband and I have been talking about building a covering for our deck. We talked about retractable awnings, a gazebo-like structure and many variations in between. Do we do it ourselves or hire someone? Do we find plans or design our own? We were caught in the – I’m [...]
The Power of Playing
Posted in changes, happiness, tagged fun, imagination, inspiration, play on August 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Last week I posted this question on Facebook – “What did you like to do as a child”? Several friends responded with comments like climbing trees, coloring and drawing, playing with their Easy Bake oven, reading Nancy Drew and putting on plays. I added painting and playing in the mud!
These comments got me inspired. I [...]
Shifting Back to Balance
Posted in changes, coaching, happiness, personal and professional development, tagged balance, changes on August 10, 2009 | 2 Comments »
As often does in life, the unexpected came up in the form of a string of medical appointments for my dad. As his only family here in NC, it was necessary for me to accompany him to most of them. Now for someone as scheduled as I am my first reaction was a bit of panic [...]
Easier than you think
Posted in changes, coaching, confidence, goals, happiness, personal and professional development, self help, transition, tagged appreciation, best life, budget, changes, creativity, inspiration on August 3, 2009 | 3 Comments »
I love watching HGTV, especially the programs that showcase homes being decorated/fixed up for little money. One curiosity I have every time I watch one of these programs is how often the homeowners say after all the work is done “wow, that was easier than I thought it would be, why didn’t we do this sooner”?
Some of these families [...]
