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When people think about work-life balance, they often think about time. But what about the ripple effect that happens when you’re out of balance, such as your impatience with others? I am not talking about everyday minor frustrations where you can still keep your cool (for the most part). We all get annoyed, frustrated, and […]

You are the captain of your boat. Life is full of events and situations beyond our control. People demand more than we can give, loved ones face illness, and responsibilities pile up. It can be hard, messy, and overwhelming. But remember, YOU are in charge of how you show up in your life. You can […]

“The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.” This is a famous quote from Stephen Covey that can change your life when you start to live by it. In the areas of my life that have been going really well, time and time again, it’s because I kept the focus on […]

What stood out to me the most from a recent study by Deloitte on workplace well-being (Report: https://community.thriveglobal.com/lessons-from-a-groundbreaking-new-report-on-well-being) is this . . . “One of the statistics showed that while 80 percent of executives say well-being is a top priority, nearly 90 percent of workers think their work life is getting worse.” THIS is something to […]

Who is responsible for well-being? We all have a role to play. This was the key lesson from a recent study by Deloitte on workplace well-being. The report highlights the need to broaden how we think of well-being at work. That it is a shared responsibility of organizations, leaders and individuals. And that work has […]

“Resilience and balance go together like peanut butter and jelly!” This came out of my mouth (unplanned) as I was facilitating a resilience workshop with a leadership team. I had never made that analogy before, yet it is such a perfect, simple way to think about it. I see resilience as your flexible ability to […]

“I can’t do this anymore”. “Work is awful”. “I’m exhausted”. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. I hear comments like these in coaching sessions with leaders and professionals at ALL levels. I get it. I said the same things back when I was working 60-80 hour weeks. It took me a long time to figure out […]

On a recent family trip to Toronto, we decided to only pack carry-on luggage. It would be quicker to go through the lines at the airport and eliminate time waiting at the baggage claim. Plus, we’d have less to tote around the city as we hopped from trains to hotels. Not to mention that we […]

“I just want to stop thinking about work all the time!” I remember having this thought a few years ago while watching my kids’ swimming lessons, stressing about a big work presentation on Monday and wishing I could JUST BE PRESENT. Only once I started practicing mindfulness a couple of years later did I realize […]

One of the most powerful ways to create change is to look back at the situations in your life – what’s working, what’s not working, the good and the hard moments – and see what the lessons are for you. This is something I do each day for the little lessons and, as I head […]