How do you react when someone “pushes your buttons?” Please read the “instructions” before you read the main article. At the end, consider your reaction. There is no good or bad, here… just know that your ability to objectively notice and manage your reaction to a new point of view is critically important to success in an ever-changing and fast-moving world.
Have you ever found yourself stuck in a rut, seemingly unable to change a habit or a feeling? Have you heard the quote, “the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results” and thought, “What does that mean for me?” One way to creatively approach any stubborn situation … Read more
For years I’ve carried on a good-natured banter with my friends and relatives who belonged to what I called The Cult of Apple. They were far too satisfied with their computing experiences for me to believe it was real. There had to be a catch, right? I was an Unbeliever. Someone gave me an old … Read more
New habits can be tough to change in the workplace. People like predictability. When you show up differently – even if the change is for the better – it is still different, and you may feel pressure from others to go back to how you were “before.” Still, change starts with you. Choose a specific … Read more
A moment, take 1: I’m watching my four-month old grandson as he flails his hands about, trying so hard to get his fist into his mouth. He fails 100% of the time. He hits his cheek, his forehead, his ears. A moment, take 2: I’m swimming laps in the pool, lost in thought about my … Read more
I recently appeared on Coach Kathy Dawson’s new daytime talk show, Can You Relate? The focus of this six-minute segment: to improve your relationships, to start with you. Here are a couple tools to help you build stronger Positive Emotion Muscles!
In simple, visual form. Follow this flowchart to either increase or maintain your happiness…
Today, I received a note from a friend who, several years ago, suffered terribly because of the actions and incompetence of another person. He said, “I could never forgive him,” but his wife is encouraging him to let it go and move on. That’s what forgiveness is really about — moving on. When you hold … Read more
20 years ago the focus was on “being effective;” taking effective action to achieve our goals, make money, have a big house, etc. And so we pursued our goals at any cost, to be effective. We exploited the planet, the systems, maximized profit in short term, etc. Other people were resources to be exploited. Today … Read more
After nearly 8 weeks, our perpetual crust of snow and ice is finally melting. As I walked the path to my office after lunch yesterday, I looked down and saw dozens of tiny crocus petals poking up thru the last thin crust of ice. They are already an inch high. They made me smile!