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“A person’s worth is measured by the worth of what they value.” ~ Marcus Aurelius When does never being “enough” become a trap? Does failing to acknowledge the achievements and hard work of the present moment keep you ensnared in feelings of inadequacy and beholden to a mythical future that never seems to arrive? This […]
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“It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.” “In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, in the expert’s mind there are few.”
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…..my understanding is that the first step to take in having a real conversation is simply to stop having the one that you are having now.By definition the courageous conversation is the conversation that you’re not having nowand also by definition the courageous conversation is the one that you don’t want to haveand the courageous
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Have you carefully thought about this question? At first glance, it may appear to be asking a question about how others see you. Yet, your answers will reveal more about you than others. It will: Take heed how you answer a simple question. In the words of Maya Angelou: “I would like to be known
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It all begins with one question: What do you most need to survive and thrive? Self-care is a decisive, personal act. Beyond healthy food, exercise and sleep, genuine self-care encompasses the routines, rituals, activities that uniquely speak to us as individuals. It could be a cup of tea, solitude, cold water swimming, meditation, speaking with
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John O’Donahue’s blessing, “For a Leader”, evokes the essence of great leadership as it emerges from the qualities and insights of self-leadership. “May you work on yourselfBuilding up and refining the ways of your mind. May those who work for you knowYou see and respect them. May you learn to cultivate the art of presenceIn order to
“ You don’t need more time …….you just need to decide.” -Seth Godin
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“It is the province of knowledge to speak, and the privilege of wisdom to listen” -19th century author and physician, Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. “Knowledge Speaks, Wisdom Listens” -Widely attributed to Jimi Hendrix In an ideal world we are well served when these two protagonists both show up. The first quote reminds us that it is
How often do we make resolutions for behavior change, yet immediately reduce our chances for success by making them completely dependent on willpower. For example, we decide to exercise on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, yet we quickly allow negotiation to enter the picture. We’re tired, have too much work, don’t feel motivated and before we know it
