Sometimes we think it’s easier to put other’s needs or schedules ahead of our own and adapt to make them happy or keep the peace. While in the moment it might seem easier than speaking our truth or honoring our authentic desires, in the long-term it’s harder. Here’s why: #1 When we ignore our truth and don’t express our feelings to others, resentment builds within us. Resentment leads to bitterness in general, and eats away …
My boys were decorating my office last week. Kyen hung up his freshly painted artwork, while Maverick wrote some wobbly, still-figuring-out-letters, first-grade handwriting notes on my white board. Here’s what they said: Think good. Be you. Be great. You rock. Hope. Love. I’ve been fine-tuning my messaging since I started coaching and writing many years ago, but I think Mav summed up the most important lessons on joy and success right there on my whiteboard. …
Being a present parent isn’t about the amount of time you spend with your children. It’s about the quality of the time you spend with them. A lot of us are physically present with our children – we are in the same room or car as them – but we are not mentally or emotionally present. We might be scrolling social media or incessantly checking our email, in our thoughts about a work problem or …
A lot of people think that living a balanced life comes from effective time management. But that’s just one part of the equation. Beyond time management and productivity, the greatest factors I see that influence balance are self-mastery, emotional wellness, mindfulness, and effective boundaries. For now, I’d like to speak with you about a mindful approach to time management, so you can begin creating more space in your days doing the things that bring you …
Here’s part 4 of our “Opening Up To Abundance & Prosperity” newsletter, based on Chapter 12 of my forthcoming book and some of the concepts I teach in my Mindful Balanced Life Coaching Program. What You Appreciate, Appreciates The final thing I want to address is gratitude, because what you appreciate, appreciates. When you are grateful for all that you have in your life, from the big things to the little, you’ll get more of …