As I observe conflict in my life and the lives of others, I find it all comes down to one thing― communication. No matter how precisely we communicate something, there will likely be someone who doesn’t get it. I used to get frustrated when people didn’t understand the point I was trying to convey. Then […]
3 TED Talks That Will Inspire You to Keep Your Resolution
If you’ve ever set a resolution, you might relate to some of the following statistics. Only half of Americans set New Year’s resolutions. By the end of the first month, more than forty percent have abandoned their resolution. By the time we hit mid-year, sixty percent have given up. Less than ten percent of people […]
How to Change Your Life in 30 Days – The Power of Intense Focus
How are your goals and resolutions coming along this year? Reports indicate that 40 percent abandon New Year’s Resolution during the first month. By mid-year, 60 percent have given up. It is said that less than 10 percent actually achieve their resolutions. While these statistics are dismal, what I’m about to tell you has the […]
3 TED Talks to Ignite Positive Change Instantly
Personal growth is a lifelong journey. Much of what we see on this topic focuses on this long-term process. While looking at this big picture perspective is important, small wins are what keep you going. Today I want to focus on these small wins that fire you up to keep moving forward. This series […]
Stop Bullying Yourself – 3 TED Talks to Fight Fear
Today is Stop Bullying Day, a day dedicated to eradicating bullying. For many of us, we are our own worst bully. We hold ourselves back from greatness with fear, insecurity, and self-doubt. Preparing for this post, I watched a lot of talks about fear. I was reminded of how naturally fearful […]
3 TED Talks to Ignite Positive and Purposeful Change this Year
Why Seek Change Change is happening all around us. How we deal with change is a choice. Recognizing that we must embrace change in order to evolve and transform helps us to create our best lives. I wasn’t always comfortable with change. For years, I was filled with fear and resistance to the idea […]