Do You Ask for Advice – and then Reject It?

If you have a tough decision to make, do you go to people you trust for their advice? It’s great having people you respect who are willing to listen and help you make a decision. But why are you so willing to give away your personal power to know what’s best for you? Yes, having […]

Can Creativity Harm Your Health?

Worrying is creative thinking. If you are imagining “what if” scenarios, you are being creative! But instead of conjuring up fun, positive events, scenarios, and options, if you are focused on a negative outcome, your creativity may be getting you sick! In fact, worry creates the very thing that you want to avoid! While you […]

Is an Evil Chimp Ruling Your Life?

All day long, there’s an inner voice that’s talking inside your head. When you are not concentrating on something specific (like reading, or focused attention) your inner voice is constant. In the East, they call it “Monkey Mind”. That image makes you think of a monkey that jumps from branch to branch, in constant motion. […]

Facing Your Fears

There are times in your life when things aren’t going like you planned. It can make you scared about the future, and wondering if you can achieve the goals that you have made for yourself. It’s those times when it’s good to look back over your life, and remember the things you did of which […]

Are you Sick With Worry?

There’s always so much to do, and limited time. A day can present itself with many opportunities to stress out. But consider this: your attitude is your choice! Do you get “sick with worry”? Yes, it’s a literal description of what having an anxious attitude can do to your body! Worry is one of the […]

Be the Same You at Work and Home

Want to be happy AND successful? The best way is to be yourself, WHEREVER you are! That means if you are an entrepreneur, being your authentic self with your clients, just as you are with your friends and other associates. (Maybe NOT your family – just kidding!). The point is, if you have to be […]

Is Your Voice Ruining Your Message and Losing You Business?

What does your voice say about YOU? Communication is the way we establish both personal and business relationships. When you think of communication, you are probably just considering the words you use to express yourself. But there are many aspects to your words. Just think about how people may read your email and may react […]

Fast Stress Relief

Maybe you’re having a tough day? Are you dealing with some stressful event right now?  Watching other people being happy is contagious! I strongly encourage you to take 3 minutes to watch this video, and take a break from stress. Even if you are not being stressed, this is preventative!  Getting up from your chair, […]

Confidence Can Beat the Stress

Confidence Wins the Game It actually makes you perform better, no matter what you are doing I admit it; I am a rabid tennis fan, and also love to play the game. One of the things that I love is the aspect of body language in the sport. You can turn on a match, and […]