I’ve written about happiness in many of my previous posts: From cultivating positive thoughts to choosing activities that make you feel like you are in “the flow”, from how to set goals that make you happy to finding careers that are fulfilling. However, none of these strategies will work unless you allow yourself to be happy. […]
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In the wake of the terrible news of the Orlando shootings, numerous posts are being shared on social media. Many beautifully remember and respectfully mourn the victims. Some focus on the shooter and his background. But few reveal a much larger issue. You may have seen this video by former CIA undercover officer Amaryllis Fox.
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This week, I participated in the Women in Technology (WITI) Summit in San Jose. And just like last year, it was energizing and inspiring to see so many women come together to learn and make new connections. One of the Coaching Circles I led at the conference was “How to Find Your Ideal Career”, where I
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Do you ever compare yourself with others? I recently went to Paint Nite with friends from my book club, where we all tried to copy a painting of the Paris skyline, including the Eiffel tower. At first everyone focused on their own painting, but it wasn’t before long when people started to compare their painting
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“Any time I am in resentment I am not taking care of myself. I am blaming someone else for something I need to do.” ~Anon We all know what it takes to take care of ourselves physically – eating right, getting enough sleep, exercising, etc. But it is just as important that we take care
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Most of us have been asked this question when we were little, but are you still asking yourself this question now? If so, you are in good company – there are many people who are still wondering what they should do with their life as an adult. You might think that there should be one clear
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Have you ever said “yes” to a request that you really wanted to say “no” to? If so, you are not alone. One of the biggest challenges I see many friends and clients face is saying “no” to things they really don’t want to do. As a result, they often take on too much and
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“Your entire life journey ultimately consists of the step you are taking at this moment. There is always only this one step, and so you give it your fullest attention. This doesn’t mean you don’t know where you are going; it just means this step is primary, the destination secondary. And what you encounter at
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It seems like we are a nation of multitaskers: Every day I see people engaged in various activities, but oftentimes they are not focused and really present in what they do. I see people in the park walking their dog while texting on their phone, driving while applying their makeup, and sending emails during meetings.
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I am currently reading “Simplicity and Success: Creating the Life You Long For” by Bruce Elkin. In his book, Bruce talks about how while most people say they want spend their life creating, they confess that they spend most of their time reacting or responding to problems. What do you do first thing in the
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