Most of us believe that health and wellness in our lives is a worthy pursuit. And in the pursuit of it, we don’t intend for our “health and wellness” to come to an end. But when we are solely action-oriented and goal focused, like most of our culture emphasizes, we usually do hit a wall where our pursuit of health and wellness comes to an end.
Read MoreThe community you surround yourself with can fuel your growth as a person and a professional, as well as your growth in your relationship with God. Likewise, if given permission, they can hold you back from becoming your best, stunt your growth as a leader, or lull you into complacency in your spiritual life.
Read MoreAutumn is my favorite season, especially living in Virginia. On my way home, I love driving down the road through the national park and seeing the canopy of red, orange, and yellow leaves overhead. Often, October is the lull between the back-to-school rush with school supplies, club registrations, renegotiating schedules, and the holiday busyness with Thanksgiving and Christmas. October is also the home to World Mental Health Day on the 10th.
Read MoreIn a world that often demands our energy and attention, finding confidence and hope can be a challenge. The pressures of juggling careers, families, and personal growth can cloud our vision and leave us questioning our worth. Yet, amidst the chaos, Psalm 27:13 shines like a beacon of light, inviting us to rediscover the power of confidence and faith in God's goodness, and a belief in the goodness that’s already at work within us.
Read MoreLeadership peer groups have been a critical and strategic means of growth and success for thousands of executives, especially C-suite, for decades. Executives prioritize that half-day or more each month because they quickly see the results in their own ability to lead and think innovatively. They recognize that the day they stop investing in their own growth is the day they hit a plateau that quicky transitions to descent.
Read MoreTransitions are part of life’s many seasons. If you’re not in one now, you are most likely either coming out of one or heading toward one. Much like spring, there are aspects of these seasons that can be wonderful and energizing, and others that are messy and even stormy. Over the last few years, all of us have gone through varying degrees of transition, much of which was thrust upon us.
Read MoreCutting through the overwhelm can be, well, overwhelming. And trying to find any kind of time to do so can seem elusive, almost laughable. The thoughts, the plans, the to-do lists crowding our heads. Our families need us. Work needs us. Our bodies and minds are yearning for five minutes of selfcare. Then comes the worry and all the things we “should” be doing right now. When we collapse in our beds at night, our brains are still working - reviewing the day, making new lists, new plans.
Read MoreResearchers say that over the course of a lifetime, we will have spent one-third of our lives at work. Whether we work remotely, in an office, or a combination of both—we spend big chunks of days and weeks engaging with our coworkers: over 2,000 hours a year. How we treat them is a much truer reflection of our faith than church attendance or going to a Bible study with friends.
Read MoreSingle Motherhood. How do we do it? How do we take on one of life’s toughest challenges by ourselves? Well, it ain’t easy. And I certainly do not have it figured it out. But I want to share what God has taught me. Because we are all in this together.
Read MoreIt’s not a surprise that the increase in remote work, while it has many benefits, also contributes to isolation and workplace silos. A 2-year remote work study conducted by Stanford found that while remote work increases productivity equivalent to a full day’s work, it also comes with a significant downside. A considerable number of subjects in the remote working control group asked to return to the office. Their main reason? Loneliness.
Read MoreI love to network. Many people think of the term “network” in a professional setting, as a sales activity. However, I use the term more broadly. Building relationships in business and in everyday life has many benefits. It’s exciting to me to see what connections can lead to – referrals, job opportunities, subject matter expertise to consult, and even meaningful friendships. When challenges arise, an expert in your circle can be a powerful influence who helps move the outcome in your favor.
Read MoreSo this year, I’d like to widen the aperture a bit. Let’s consider how February 14th can be a celebration of true love in all its forms. I’m sharing 5 simple ideas to embrace love inwardly, outwardly, and upwardly in celebration of Valentine’s Day this month.
Read MoreSo, why do so many fall short of that resolution and throw in the towel altogether? The number one reason given for a failing New Year’s resolution: losing motivation!
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