Archive for August, 2007
Life Lessons from the River
By Mark Susnow
Wouldn’t it be great if there was a formula if followed would be the answer to all of your problems and concerns. We are all intrigued by books that promise us a better life. And many of us are looking for the secrets of the ages that promise us enlightenment.
I know that was [...]
Start your Day on your Terms
By Mark Susnow
Most of us start the day like we’re trying to catch a train. We wake up, grab a cup of coffee, look at the paper and listen to the news. We rush out of the house to make an appointment or deadline or to put the finishing touches on a project. From deadline [...]
The Top 8 tips for sleeping less and still feeling great
By Jim Estill
Some people find that sleeping less makes them less productive or lowers their energy levels. I find that the less I sleep, the more energy I have. You might find this tip works for you; you might find it does not. Try monitoring your sleep and your energy levels to see what works [...]
Practical Peace for Busy Women
By: Peggy Porter
Being a busy working mom, I know first hand the challenges of stress and overwhelm. When I coach other busy women, creating more peace in their lives is a common goal I help them reach. Here are some tips I have used to create more practical peace in my life. Just because you [...]
How to Set Boundaries and Say No (How to Achieve More Success in Half the Time)
By: Joy Fisher-Sykes
We are constantly bombarded daily with requests for our time. While helping others can be very rewarding, at the same time we can feel distraught about constantly obligating ourselves to others while not fulfilling our own needs. We can feel distressed about constant commitments to do things we simply don’t have the time, [...]
Saying No!
By: Marcia Francois
It’s okay to say no.
Such a small word but so difficult to use sometimes. We seem to use this word so easily with our spouse and children but have a hard time saying it to “other people”. So the trick is to figure out how and when to say no.
I’m not saying that [...]
A Balanced Life
By Dr. Dorene Lehavi, Ph.D.
In my coaching practice, I do meet many professionals who want to make some adjustments about the way they are living. Most of the time the fear is unwarranted because even the smallest adjustment is all that is needed to make a world of difference. It’s not a matter of giving [...]
Dealing With Change: What can we learn from Buzz Lightyear?
By: Cristina Favreau
I love kids’ movies that actually make it fun for adults to watch. A classic (and one of my favorites) is Toy Story. The best scene is when Buzz and Woody are lost at the gas station. Buzz tries to put things in perspective for Woody by saying, “This is no time to [...]
Leave the Steering Wheel to Self-Confidence
By: Cristina Favreau
A hockey coach on “Making the Cut” (a Canadian reality show) this week gave his team a lesson about putting confidence and performance in their respective places. He compared it to a person steering a boat while pulling a water skier. When the driver steers the boat to the left, eventually the water [...]
It’s About Balance: 9 Ways to Reduce Stress at Work
By: Sue Brenner, PCC, PMP
Do you feel increased pressure at work? Does your time spin out of control? Does your work lead to stress and overwhelm? Use these 9 simple steps to reduce daily stress at work so you can enjoy the balance of life you were meant to live.
