I bought a Theragun. Probably because I was swayed by an advertisement on a podcast. But I was hoping it would help with my plantar fasciitis. (I don't fully understand the science of plantar fasciitis but it results in sharp pain under one heel, particularly after I exercise, then sit, and when I stand again [...]
What is our reaction when someone is down? We often want to comfort, and yet we all have our off moments and moving through them is probably important. (I'm no therapist, but it's what I hear even though I usually just bury the negative rather than deal with it). Perhaps monitoring what we do around [...]
Our experience and view of the world can lead to different views of a completely different reality. And yet, two people could have the same objectives with entirely different views of how to achieve them. Starting with the common objective is a lovely way to start.
I recently mentioned on my Facebook page that I spend about 2 hours a week working towards a middle and front split. I think it is a good practice, but I have no hope of actually doing the splits. Nor do I care, rather, it feels like a good way to seriously stretch. (I'm following [...]
What's the quote? Something like "happiness is wanting what you have not getting what you want." Similarly, we can be happy with where we are in life while still working towards what's next. If we look for the positive we are more likely to find it than if we always are expecting or looking for [...]
Words from those we disagree with and disrespect can still hurt us deep down. They can throw us for a loop into self-doubt. A recent experience reminds me of the challenge from Brene Brown: write down the names of the people whose feedback is important to us on a small card. Let the rest slough [...]
Nerves have an odd way to focus us into something. Many of our greatest moments in life come amidst nervousness. I hear many famous performers continue to get nervous before performing throughout their career. We often seek comfort, yet, it is the discomfort that often leads to the biggest, most joyous, breakthroughs. Too much, too [...]
Our productivity depends on time spent and energy level. But perhaps an understated aspect of time and energy is our focus. Sometimes, and with some tasks, focus may come easily. Other times there may be an outward force, such as a meeting with another person or a deadline, that can drive our focus towards our [...]
It is natural to lump things together as we make connections. When we take in new information or meet new people, we attempt to make the new fit with our understanding that we already have. Or a category we are already familiar with. But just because it's natural doesn't mean we should go with it. [...]
Or what does it mean to be professional? My grandmother used to want me to behave, dress, and act a certain way. She had a point, but it was influenced by her background and the community that she lived in. In my time and the community that I live in, and as a business owner, [...]
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