Are you in the middle of a metamorphosis? While most would agree that the world around us is constantly changing, it’s easy to forget the role we play in that change. We, too, are constantly changing and evolving. Yet, as human beings, we like to settle in and get comfortable. Who doesn’t love a good routine? However, every so often, the routine you once found comforting can begin to feel
We often don’t realize what we have until it’s gone. Just talk to someone who has lost a loved one or someone who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. Lest you think trauma is a prerequisite for this epiphany, individuals of a certain age will tell you the same. This aha moment usually coincides with no longer recognizing yourself in the mirror because of all those new lines in
Could You Really Change Your Life by Changing Your Words? Your words are a reflection of your thoughts and beliefs. Thus, the words that you choose to use on a daily basis, influence your actions, habits, character and destiny. Stop and think for a moment. Are there words or phrases that you systematically use that could be preventing you from accomplishing your goals and living the life you want? More
Ever find yourself lacking motivation and finding it hard to make progress toward your goals? As human beings, we fantasize or dream about all of the things we want to accomplish before we ever take action. In fact we can mull and mull for years about losing that extra weight, starting that business, saving for a house, or going back to school. We imagine how wonderful it would feel to
We’re looking inward with this article. So if you’re already feeling uncomfortable, take a deep breath. I promise everything is going to be okay–I got you. Here’s the thing. We need to have a heart-to-heart on why you’re hitting road blocks. And before you start naming all the things getting in your way and explaining how I can’t possibly understand your situation, I’m calling a “time-out.” I have a sneaking
There is no worse feeling than an abrupt jolt into despair, anger, frustration, helplessness, loneliness, jealousy … [insert your negative emotion here]. When I first decided to write about managing your emotions, I planned to approach writing it from a more theoretical perspective. It figures as much. I was basking in the glow of assuredness, confidence, and a period of sweet calm. Oh, how quickly the tide turns. While my
I am truly proud of my career accomplishments as a leader and manager. It’s always heartwarming to receive genuine accolades from individuals who have enjoyed working with me in the past and present. Similarly, I have worked for several great leaders and managers and have personally experienced how an exceptional manager can positively impact one’s confidence, productivity, effectiveness, and overall health—physical and mental. As it happens, we spend most of
The single most important tool you have for manifesting the life you want is gratitude. It’s a very simple concept and tool that is accessible to all of us. It requires a small amount of effort to activate, and is infinitely powerful. Isn’t it encouraging and empowering to know that the critical tools you need to be successful in life already reside within you? To be candid, I have a
I’d like to extend a warm welcome to my blog and the Wishful Doing community. This is post número uno for your girl! If you’ve found your way to this page, welcome. I’m excited to take this journey with you. Very quickly, here’s how I got here. After realizing that I’m known by my friends, family and colleagues for getting “sh*t” done, I began thinking about how I could bottle
