Has this ever happened to you? You had to take a break from something – fully intending to go back to it – but somehow never did. You did not mean to abandon the project, but in the end, that is what happened. If so, you are not alone. Recently, I had to make some decisions about things in my life and work, and there were some that I was not ready to just stop. But other priorities had to take precedence, so I had to make a choice. Even as I was putting some things on hold, in my heart, I ... Read More » about Stop, Pause, or Continue? Get the questions right for the answer.
Navigating Change & Uncertainty
The Myth of Indecision
Do you struggle with making decisions? I didn’t consider myself particularly challenged in this area until some significant and disruptive changes occurred. I began to second-guess myself at every turn. I doubted my ability to make good choices, even small ones. After all, some I had made certainly didn’t seem to be working out as planned. Indecision started settling over me and, with that, a marked loss of confidence. In very short order I recognized that there is a definite myth when ... Read More » about The Myth of Indecision
For those times when you just want to quit!
Have you ever noticed that accomplished people seem to have an uncanny ability to adapt and adjust in just the right places at just the right time? They seem to fluidly keep on keeping on without losing a step. Since I quite often have to actively convince myself to keep going on some of my goals, the apparent ease of others intrigued me. The reality is that no matter how easy it may look for others, it is, in fact, a universal challenge. The key is in how we face those times when we simply ... Read More » about For those times when you just want to quit!
Are you ready for what is next?
Many of us see the turning of a calendar page as a chance to begin anew and start fresh. And, as a mark in time, it can be helpful, but the truth is that it takes more than just a date to experience true renewal. That may be why so many of us end up disappointed pretty quickly as we venture into the new year to find that not much has changed. For that to happen, we need to do more. But what is it we need to do? Do we need better goals? Perhaps a vision board? Those are tools in the same ... Read More » about Are you ready for what is next?
Seasons: The only thing constant is change
From our first breath, we live our lives in cycles, in seasons. This can mean very different things. A climate season, a learning season, a life season and many more. But there are definite cycles we experience that bring with them influences and nuances that factor into our lives. Seasons are also a factor in life in terms of our own development and acquired wisdom from experience. We refine our philosophies along the way and become increasingly aware of our value and influence in the ... Read More » about Seasons: The only thing constant is change
The Ever-Changing Journey to Success
Cavafy’s “Ithaca” remains one of my most beloved poems. So, of course, it came to mind last week while on a writer’s retreat when the discussion turned to poetry. One of my favorite ways to experience the poem is by watching a stunning video that has a beautiful score by Vangelis. The poem is read by Sean Connery. I invite you to experience it as well. While there are many interpretations of this work, its essence is that the journey and the destination both matter. The beliefs we ... Read More » about The Ever-Changing Journey to Success
