Americans tend to live the opposite of a Zen lifestyle. We rush, multi-task, complicate, continuously move, crowd, and accumulate. We’re driven by calendars and to do lists. But even if we cannot fully embrace a Zen lifestyle, we can benefit from devoting regular time to live more like a monk. It could be a day, […]
“All of us are born with a set of instinctive fears — of falling, of the dark, of lobsters, of falling on lobsters in the dark . . . ” Dave Barry O.k., I’m not proud of it! Those of you who’ve been following my journey to overcome my fears, will note […]
I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but those who focus on others, instead of themselves, tend to be happier and more positive. Recently, neuroscientists discovered that when you are compassionate, your nervous system and the emotion control center of your brain, are positively affected, resulting in happiness. In addition, compassion releases oxytocin in […]
A recent University study found that students who were given the assignment to give or get five hugs a day were much happier than those who did not receive the assignment. We all know that hugging makes us happier, but sometimes we get so focused on surviving our daily schedules that we forget to do simple […]
New studies on Happiness have yielded these strategies to improve your mood and build happiness, no matter how tough the times: Buy experiences not things. Purchasing objects is not show to appreciably increase happiness. Buying experiences will invigorate you, mentally stimulate you, and bring joy into your life. Try indulging in concerts, […]
Donna is a very personable coach who genuinely cares about her client and the progress s/he is making toward his/her goal(s). I hired Donna to coach me on finding my career direction. The assessments and exercises she had me complete were helpful in determining logical career choices for me. She was helpful in pointing out things that I hadn’t considered.
Through the knowledge and support I’ve received through coaching I’ve become a more confident leader. . . . Having someone to talk to who is unbiased is invaluable. Coaching has helped me understand what I do well as a leader and what I can improve. Throughout the week I save up situations that don’t go […]
FORTUNE — After LinkedIn announced this year’s lists of the most overused words in its profiles yesterday morning, an array of people pulled theirs up to see whether they flaunted their “creative,” “effective” “track records” a bit too much. A few tweeted that they had none of the 10worn-outwords in their LinkedIn profiles. Many others, […]
I was quoted in the largest newspaper in Rio De Janeiro Brazil: O Globo RIO – Na última semana, o LinkedIn divulgou pesquisa com as palavras e expressões mais usadas nos perfis dos usuários, em 2011. “Criativo” foi o termo mais usado nos Estados Unidos, na Austrália, no Canadá, na Alemanha, na Holanda e no Reino […]
Your big job interview is just ahead, just hours away. You feel your stress levels rising, your thoughts scurrying around your brain fast and furious. Then, you stop yourself and ask: What should I be doing now? If your big interview is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., you need a plan to make the most of […]