“Stop and smell the roses” is advice I give myself. I do this not because of an abundance of blossoms surrounding an upcoming holiday but because it is too easy to rush from one challenge or milestone or transition in life to the next without “stopping to smell the sweetness of accomplishments.” If you stop… [Continue reading] Stop and smell the roses
Archives for Transitions
Discover your unique purpose
It’s always a good time to discover your unique purpose. Because it has been a while since I’ve written specifically about the transition to retirement, this post contains frequent references to retirement. However, it’s never too early or too late to find your unique purpose. You can even combine leisure with purpose as I mentioned… [Continue reading] Discover your unique purpose
Core values: define and align them
Here’s how to get started with core values and defining and aligning them with your values. Make a list of core values Do you ever think about your core values? When I did my coach training, I was required to do a Values Inventory Exercise. Reflecting on this, I was impressed by how we explored,… [Continue reading] Core values: define and align them
Create a value-based lifestyle
Are you living a value-based lifestyle? How can you tell? How values are expressed Some people talk openly about their values and what is important to them. Others live their principles and beliefs at home, in their communities, and in the workplace. Some reveal their standards in stories on the news and in social media.… [Continue reading] Create a value-based lifestyle
Gratitude exercises
Gratitude exercises can make your morning (or evening) walk even more therapeutic than usual. Forego the usual distraction of your phone and talking to family and friends or listening to an educational podcast or music. Instead, focus on what you are grateful for with each step you take. I did this recently and found, the… [Continue reading] Gratitude exercises
Handling negativity with gratitude and grace
Handling negativity may be a daily occurrence in your life. The tone of your environment may be decidedly depressing and feel like a greater burden than any of your responsibilities in life. The cause seems obvious: the news is full of negativity about destruction caused by fires, floods, and hurricanes; tragic shootings; abuse of human… [Continue reading] Handling negativity with gratitude and grace
This Thanksgiving
May the transitions in your life and work lead you to a place of gratitude this Thanksgiving and throughout the year. May you be able to give thanks for • Each new day • Being the unique individual you are • Your skills and passion • Opportunities to learn and grow • Family and friends… [Continue reading] This Thanksgiving
Gender equality and respect
Instead of being basic human rights, gender equality and respect are still topics for discussion in our nation. I find it extremely disturbing that so much of our society is still blithely unaware and/or unwilling to address the objectification of women in our culture. Every human being is created equal, but we humans do not… [Continue reading] Gender equality and respect
The truth about sexual abuse
The statistics The topics “sexual abuse” and “sexual assault” have appeared in the news with increasing frequency here in the United States over the last year. According to some estimates, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men will be sexually assaulted/abused during their lifetime. As high as these figures are, they do not… [Continue reading] The truth about sexual abuse
Beat fear of the unknown
Is fear of the unknown holding you back from success or from progressing through a work or life transition as smoothly as possible? Ask yourself these questions. Do I: • Avoid the truth • Expect failure and/or rejection • Feel helpless or paralyzed • Get embarrassed easily • Make the unknown seem bigger or more… [Continue reading] Beat fear of the unknown