I didn’t spend much time in Lexington, KY while I was growing up, just one week per year on family vacations. But that was enough time for my Aunt Sue to make a strong impression on me. Ever kind and present in the moment, she made me feel special, protected, and loved. […]
Imagine you’re trying to row a boat with your spouse and you’re both blindfolded, gagged, and have ear plugs in your ears. Your spouse pulls one way, you pull another, you’re disoriented and you don’t know what direction you’re going in. Even worse, you don’t know what direction you’re trying to go in. Would you […]
The holidays in Southern California are unique. You can watch Boat Parades in your short-sleeved shirt, view the holiday lights of while riding in a Gondola, and stroll around the seaside villages while listening to carolers. Unique holiday experiences abound, but unfortunately, many of us self-generate so much stress during the holiday season we can’t […]
I have written a chapter on “How to Live a Life Filled With Pleasure” for the new book: Inspiration to Realization: Volume III. The book costs $12.00 plus $6 shipping and handling. Order now by using the Add to Cart button below to buy it online.
Sleep more (wake up naturally if possible) Take fish oil supplements List three things you’re grateful for Listen to uplifting music Get moving (aerobic exercise) Boost your serotonin level: get 20 minutes of sunlight (with a hat but no sunglasses) Be more social Block your negative thoughts (when a negative thought pops into your […]
What is gratification? Gratification is a sense of meaning that we gain through concentrated pursuit of a noble or higher purpose. Examples of gratifying activities include: playing the piano, writing a book, helping build houses for Habitat for Humanity, and creating a beautiful garden. Gratification is characterized by challenge, goals, feedback, and […]
Summer is about focusing on pleasure. You probably can’t take the whole summer off like you did when you were a kid, but you can find rejuvenation and renewal in summer activities. To ensure that you enjoy a variety of activities, try making a “Summer Pleasure Plan.” Step One: Carve Out […]
Encouraging the Heart: Do you wish you were better at motivating your staff? Encouraging the Heart is a wonderful book on how to Increase your Ability to motivate your staff through encouragement. You will learn the Seven Essentials of Encouraging and will find tangible actions to take to be more encouraging. You will also find […]
Learning how to use the Constructive Feedback Model is an important step in becoming an assertive leader and great communicator.
As Executive Coaches we help clients reduce their stress. Here are 10 tips for Stress Management. 1. Take a deep breathing break. 2. Recognize the difference between things you can control and things you can’t control. Let go of things you can’t control. 3. Share the load. 4. Walk everywhere you can. 5. Try not to personalize […]