What is Absolutely True?
After 67 years of marriage, Floyd (age 90) and Violet (age 89) Hartwig died holding hands, on February 11, 2015, just five hours apart. Their children knew the couple were close to [...]
What is Ubuntu?
In the Ubuntu tribe of South Africa, when someone does something wrong, they take the person to the center of the village. There the tribe surrounds the individual for two days, while members of [...]
Trust Yourself to the Water
"To have faith is to trust yourself to the water. When you swim you don't grab hold of the water, because if you do you will sink and drown. Instead you relax, [...]
Do You Chase Bright, Shiny Objects or Over-Focus?
Some distract easily; others over-focus and forget to take breaks. Either way, it can create problems when trying to get tasks done effectively. Distraction detours accomplishment, and over-focus fatigues the body and [...]
Three Essential Ingredients to Be Happy
“The Grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.” Allen K Chalmers This quote holds great truth. I would add, however . . . [...]
Four Strategies, Four Obstacles, and Four Essential Steps for Effective Problem Solving
When we’re in the midst of a problem, we forget that it will be resolved in the future. Pausing to consider this reality allows us to take a breath, step back, and [...]
The Cumulative Power of Repetition
You’re heard the saying, "If you keep doing what you’ve been doing, you’ll keep getting what you’ve got." This is absolutely true! And it’s GOOD NEWS! Usually this phrase is applied negatively [...]
Time to Take a Break – the Power of Avoidance Coping
Today I want to make you smile and encourage you to TAKE A BREAK. The Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado published a study in 2013 in The Journal of [...]
How to Deal With a Drama Queen
"Every time you feel yourself being pulled into other people's drama, repeat these words... NOT MY CIRCUS, NOT MY MONKEYS." Polish Proverb We all have Drama Queens in our lives – in [...]
Get Your “But…” Out of the Rut
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 [...]