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Comfort Zone or Bust!
Maybe it's the warmer weather, maybe it's the full moon (is there one?) or maybe it's just people I'm running into lately that seem to be talking about what they want...yet, it seems like such a distant reach, that they aren't compelled to move forward. They remain...
Connecting on a Different Level
As mentioned in the previous newsletter, I am revisiting my well-received post from January 2012 entitled: Resol-ationships and expanding on Point #2 here: 2. Connect on a different level than you have in the past. Approximately 67% of the population are People...
Resol-ationship Makeover
Everywhere you look, there’s much talk about resolutions for this New Year by creating goals, implementing strategies, and making personal growth changes. I’d like to offer a different idea for you to contemplate. One that will make many areas of your life flow with...
CLEAR Communication begins with Clarity
In keeping with my theme for CLEAR Communication, let’s first look at what the C represents—Clarity. Clarity, to me, is being in touch with the end result of what you want to say and being aware of how you are saying the words to get your point across. When sharing...
Revisiting Your Resol-ationships from January
Hard to believe that 6 months of the year have passed and here we are in July! Back in January, I offered 4 ideas on how to improve relationships by combining them with your New Year's resolutions, thus coined the term Resol-ationships. That article brought more...
Help Someone Out in an Unexpected Way!
As mentioned in previous newsletters, I'm revisiting my well-received post from January 2012 entitled: Resol-ationships and expanding on Point #3 here: 3. Help someone out in an unexpected way-for the sheer act of kindness that it is. If an exam room...
Verbalize appreciation and gratitude
As mentioned in previous newsletters, I'm revisiting my well-received post from January 2012 entitled: Resol-ationships and expanding on Point #4 here: 4. Verbalize appreciation and gratitude. Over the years, some people I've worked with say they don’t feel a need...
Abundant Splendor
Overwhelmed by the graciousness and insightfulness of a fellow Positive Psychology peer, Solange Jazayeri, I share with you her poem about me and my vision of the kaleidoscope. The click of the kaleidoscope sheds light in a new perspective and is my focus when...
Are You Ready for the Holidays?
5 Tips to manage your relationships so they don’t manage you…and your mood!
Take a Moment to Say Thank You
Think back to a time when you were a new, entry-level employee. The challenges you faced as you grew accustomed to your duties may have been daunting. Getting used to office culture and the working styles of your colleagues was likely a big adjustment. Your nerves and...