Most everyone enjoys being productive, checking items off a to-do list, and feeling a sense of accomplishment. At the end of the day when we’re able to see where we’ve made strides forward, most of us feel great! But sometimes we overdo or overpromise.
I’m remembering the example of how valuable water is to our existence. One source says 3 days is the length of time we can go without water. And yet too much water can cause a person to drown.
I liken this water analogy with the culture we live in and it’s emphasis on doing. Too much doing can create a feeling of drowning . . . in stress. Read the rest of this entry »
What if I hadn’t?
Several days ago a coaching client wrote me sharing news of her father’s stroke. This was a devastating experience for her; she and her Dad have a wonderful close relationship.
As soon as I received her email, I picked up the phone to call her. I was soon able to direct her to this website / blog to read the article I had written about Joe and his stroke experience. Read the rest of this entry »
Ever had a really exciting experience and then had some realizations that were very eye opening?
Recently I had a wonderful time selling some furniture on Craigslist. Since it was my first time to use Craigslist I really didn’t know what to expect. It turned out to be lots of fun, profitable and successful in that I sold all 4 of my items in 3 1/2 days. Read the rest of this entry »
February 24, 2004, when Joe awoke, he was not able to get out of bed. That morning he didn’t know he’d experienced a stroke. Joe‘s left arm and leg do not move the way they used to. But what has not been affected is Joe’s love for people and his enthusiasm for helping others and particularly for spreading the word about preventing a stroke. Read the rest of this entry »
The challenge is completed! All the information from 3 other computers has been integrated into the new iMac. Wow, how cool is that. And everything is working great!
Did you ever notice when a challenge is complete there can be a question floating around your mind? Like “now what was the big deal about that?” It feels different when we’re done with the process than when we’re experiencing it. You might remember the phrase “And it came to pass.” Not, “it came to stay“.
A few more learnings, really just reminders from this experience. Read the rest of this entry »
I promised you more about my breakthroughs in my new computer journey.
# 1 Question, do you want to handle the situation that is challenging you or do you want to delegate it to someone else?
I chose to complete all the steps in my new computer setup. Not everyone has that same desire. In talking with a friend of mine, he said that doing something like this would drive him nuts. He would choose to hire it done.
My greatest pleasure is in learning and creating breakthroughs.
When you have a challenge I recommend you think about how you can learn and grow in the greatest way. And growing does not come about by staying comfortable. It requires getting uncomfortable, getting out of your comfort zone. Read the rest of this entry »
There you are, moving along fabulously with your life and your projects … and bam! Something happens that takes you completely off track! A perfect opportunity to get triggered by every kind of fear one can imagine. No matter what it feels like, frustration, aggravation, anger over the circumstances, the bottom line is, this situation stirs up fear of rejection and fear of inadequacy.
Thoughts like, “How will I get that project done on schedule now that this has happened? What will they think of me if I’m late?” And so on. Read the rest of this entry »
Have you been feeling bored or lacking clarity about what to do next with the rest of your life?
Ever considered finding a sense of fulfillment by spending a year giving to others?
That’s exactly what happened in Jane Stanfield’s life.
In 2006, after working in various positions for 20 years, Jane decided to follow her passion for travel and giving back by taking a volunteer vacation. Read the rest of this entry »
Here we are, totally involved in 2008. The partying is over, and we’ve recovered.
Goals are set, resolutions are made, should be a great year!
But wait, it’s been said that most New Year’s resolutions end up fizzling out by the end of February. Read the rest of this entry »
Fear of inadequacy is a constant theme that clients come to coaching sessions to talk about.
Bob’s wanted to talk about his goal to earn $100,000 in 2008. He began by telling me, “I’m not sure I can do it, I’ve never done it before, I’d better have a great plan.”
As we talked about Bob’s plan to accomplish his goal, I suggested that his plan would only be the tip of the iceberg. Read the rest of this entry »
