Some time back I received this letter from one of my clients. It so touched my heart, I decided to share it with you. I take it out and read it from time to time as it reminds me how important doing little things are in our lives. Dear Judi: My Grandson, Tristen was diagnosed 7
Whenever I see a fresh picked vegetable, the earth freshly turned, or observe the many beautiful flowers in her garden, I remember those special days when she would punish me for something rotten I had done by making me work in the garden next to her. As we planted the seeds, she was planting seeds
Do you find that there are certain hours of the day when you feel depleted of energy? Would you like to remain “revved up”, clear-headed, alert, and ready for anything all day long? Most of us experience our highest energy levels during the first four hours of the day when we are refreshed from a
People want to be safe in everything they experience. We always want to see if others experienced something before we decide to pursue that experience ourselves. But, the very idea of staying safe can actually bring us to a point of not living the life we really want to live. Take skydiving, for instance. Many
Looking to find inspiration for the next great novel? For your musical masterpiece? For your next business idea? Often, the best way to find it is just to go for a walk: an ‘inspiration walk’! What is an Inspiration Walk? The idea behind an ‘inspiration walk’ is to leave the confines of the home or
If your life seems dull and boring, then it is time to turn it around. You don't have to settle for dull and humdrum, instead you can choose to go after fun and fabulous. So, what is it that can completely transform your life for the better? Is it money? Perhaps, a life partner? What
Most of us would admit to finding a sunset somewhat moving, and possibly, inspirational. Few of us can walk past a beautifully red and purple sky without stopping to take a look and maybe even upload a picture to Instagram. The same can be said of star-filled skies and crashing waves. But, what is it
Communication skills encompass a variety of strategies and techniques that aid interpersonal interactions. When you are communicating effectively, it facilitates information sharing, perspective-taking and genuine understanding. However, breakdowns in communication happen in all areas of our lives. People around the world are faced with communication issues every day. Organizations are constantly looking at ways to
Nowadays, criticism has such a negative connotation that most people automatically react poorly to the term itself, without even thinking about its benefits. People think that the phrase "constructive criticism" is something people made up so they could put a positive swing on bashing your work. What happened to turn such a positive form of
People hear the word “criticism” and they almost automatically flinch. Their hearts beat a little faster and they prepare themselves for the worst. It's a safe bet that those same people never looked up synonyms for the word "criticism." If they did, they'd see words like appreciation, appraisal and observation; none of which carry the
