The Blog
Cultivating Resilience
Is it a trait that is intrinsic and immutable?
Or a muscle that we can strengthen over time?
Where Did the Time Go?
Time: that non-renewable resource that we never seem to have enough of!
Though we are all given the same 24 hours in day, it would seem that some individuals are able to achieve far more than others within this same timeframe. Ultimately, this comes down to time and energy management!
Overcoming Procastination
Procrastination--the behavior in which we delay or postpone for the future.
That paper we wait till the last minute to write, that talk we wait till the last minute to prepare, or putting off a good workout--I’m sure we can all relate!
Have You Found Your Ikigai?
What do you want to be when you grow up?
What do you want to do with your life?
These are common sentiments we hear growing up. I know I did.
The concept of ikigai suggests that one should attempt to find the intersection of four “things”:
Why Discipline Is More Important than Motivation
Ever wait hours (maybe days) to find “inspiration” to start a task?
Maybe it’s a paper that needs to be written, a chore that needs to be done, a talk you need to prepare for, or even just dragging yourself out of bed…
We often waste hours and perhaps even days or weeks seeking “inspiration” or motivation.
Waiting for motivation is just another term for procrastination.
Do you rely on motivation or discipline to get things done?
Why you need to Create Flow State in your Life
What activities in your life create FLOW?
Flow is that state in which you “lose track of time”.
Ever become so engrossed in an endeavor or activity that the entire day is suddenly gone? Feeling “in the zone” or “in your element”? That is flow state.
It is that feeling of being completely immersed in an activity, but voluntarily so. Intrinsically so.
Why Having A Morning Routine is the Key to Being Productive
A healthy and reliable morning routine helps us to set the tone for the day and organize our priorities.
In 2020, as the boundaries between work and life have blurred, it is even more crucial to have a reliable morning routine.
Here are a few morning routine ideas to incorporate.
Part II: 8 Ways to Develop Growth Mindset
Dr.Carol Dweck is credited with developing the two mindsets, growth and fixed.
Those with growth mindsets (over fixed mindsets) believe that their abilities and talents can be cultivated and improved over time and experience. Which can then often become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
But practically speaking, how can we cultivate a growth mindset?
6 Tips for A Safe Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving! A time of year we associate with family gatherings, turkey and all the trimmings, large dinners shared with loved ones, travel, and the start of the holiday/shopping season.
It has been a taxing year for many. One filled with anxiety and uncertainty. But this pandemic has also served as a reminder of what is important in life.
This year we are particularly thankful for family, friends, kindness, and health.
Part I: The 2 Kinds of Mindset
Mindset is an elusive and difficult to define concept. I see it as a summation of one’s views and assumptions about oneself and others. It is fluid and can be circumstance specific.
It is a topic of import because mindset can influence success and outcomes in almost all facets of our lives. Whether it is a new job, a deadline, a business or entrepreneurial endeavor, weight loss, conflict resolution, financial goals, or being a multitasking parent--developing a positive mindset can be predictive of and conducive to success.