Food for Thought
Small shifts can make a big difference in performance. Here are some ideas.
“If you are scared to lose, then that’s where things fall apart” – Taylor Fritz
Yesterday I posted about overcoming the fear of failure. Later in the day, while watching the docuseries Break Point, I heard American tennis pro Taylor Fritz comment about his early…
Read MoreOvercoming Fear of Failure
You dreamed a big dream. You’ve set a high goal for yourself. Now what? It is easy to become demoralized when you do not see progress toward your goal. But…
Read MoreChoose your coping strategy consciously
It’s Friday afternoon. For many of us, phew, it is the kick-off to some well-deserved time over the weekend to step away from work and recharge our batteries. As you…
Read MoreInnovation thrives when vision and values are clear and autonomy is high
You are a leader in a new role, or maybe you are taking on a big new project. You want things to go well, to unfold as you envision, but…
Read MoreSeeking your next big move? Meander a bit.
My goal as a coach is to meet you exactly where you are, which includes the moments when you don’t know where you are. In my coach training, life was…
Read MoreTrauma, loss, healing and growth
In several recent group sessions, I have presented about the idea of post-traumatic growth, pioneered by psychologists Richard Tedeschi and Lawrence Calhoun in the 1990’s. Post-traumatic growth is an alternative…
Read MoreGratitude as an antidote for negative mood
Two months ago I started a daily gratitude practice. I made this commitment because thinking intentionally about gratitude has not come naturally to me. Growing up I did not really…
Read MoreRemember to breathe
The most readily-available treatment for anxiety is our breath. It is also the least expensive intervention and has no adverse side effects. So why is it so hard to utilize…
Read MoreFinding calm and freedom within
I have had two ah-hah moments practicing yoga that I am inspired to share with you today. I grew up dancing, spending hours each week in the local ballet studio…
Read MoreWhat is the role of positive psychology today?
In the wake of the tragedy of George Floyd’s murder and the national and international outcry about his death and so many other grave injustices stemming from racism, I am…
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