My latest blog in collaboration with Dr. Mark Banschick, Getting Unstuck - Eight Ways to Get Your Mojo Back, published in Psychology Today. Life takes twists and turns. Just when it seems you've figured things out, that metaphorical rug can get yanked out from under you. It can leave you spinning and wondering which way is up...
We all strive for success. It's in our nature to set goals for self improvement and get to work on them. The difficult part is seeing them through to the end. Falling off the self-improvement wagon hurts! It bruises our ego, self esteem, and motivation. In order to succeed, you must imagine your future-self in a place where all your goals are met. What does that look like? What do you notice about yourself? What do you see in your surroundings? Who is with you? Where are you? What are you feeling? Now that you're there and you've taken a look around, notice how you got there. Backtrack through the steps you took toward your success in the future. What were the hurdles and milestones? ...
Imagine this: you have an incredibly busy day ahead of you and it seems as though you have a million errands to run, hundreds of phone calls to make, a dozen appointments, laundry, cleaning, and cooking, but because you spread yourself so thin- you're misplacing things like your car keys and you forget the time of your appointment and can't seem to find that important person’s phone number and the dryer seems to be eating all your socks. Everything is in a disorganized hair pulling mess and you don't end up getting nearly as much done as you would have liked. Sounds familiar right? And we know that if we don't organize, compartmentalize and de-clutter, our to-do lists are bound to become overwhelming. So we...
Psychology 101 teaches students everywhere that besides food, water, and air, the most basic of human needs is SAFETY. Just watching the news today can be traumatizing. It seems the news networks are building their audience and profits by sensationalizing real and/or perceived threats to their viewers' personal and public safety. We're easily captivated by the shock and horror of natural disasters and man's capability to commit heinous acts. Whatever the headline, it grasps our attention, shakes us up, and dares us to let go. What does one do with the barrage of real threats and sensationalism around us? Where does one find refuge? How can we create a sense of peace and carry on our lives a productive and optimistic way? Here are a...
Lately it seems we're obsessed with establishing balance in our lives. The day to day rat race keeps us running in diametrically opposed directions from one moment to the next. When life feels off-kilter, whether its due to neglected or all-consuming life domains, we strive to re-balance ourselves and maintain a comfortable order. Some of us desire more time with family and less time at work. Some need time for self nurturing, and less time worrying about everyone else. Some crave time for education and skill development instead of household chores. The formula for balance may look quite different for everyone. Regardless, the demands of daily life can leave us feeling exhausted and depleted. No matter how it looks for you, at the end of the day, the satisfaction we...
SEARCH FOR INSPIRATION EVERYDAY! I find inspiration in the people around me. My clients, friends, and family give me ENERGY, AMBITION, AND PURPOSE. The beginning of a new year brings introspection, evaluation, and a quest for self improvement. Along with the usual resolutions, most of us seek to develop a unique and personally meaningful aspect of our lives. I wonder if you've said, "I want a creative outlet.", "I want a mission.", "I always loved [dance] as a child. I want to bring that back into my life." DISCOVER YOUR PASSION. What makes you smile, laugh out loud, or shout? The path to fulfilling your quest for meaning lies within YOU. Where does your mind wander to when you have a moment of peace and...
Welcome to 2013! My witty and insightful cousin, Jessi Hagerty, RD, is here with expert advice on nutrition and deliciousness for staying healthy all year...
Jessi Haggerty, RD asked me to write a guest blog on Keeping New Years Resolutions for her Website whatwillyoubee.com. Check it out here...
How did Felix Baumgartner discover the courage and fortitude to freefall from 128,000 feet in the stratosphere and break the sound barrier? How did Steve Jobs harness the brilliance, passion, and energy to improve lives so dramatically through technology? How did Michael Phelps train to win 22 Olympic Medals, far exceeding any other wins in history? Each of them started with an idea, a curiosity, a dream. Each of them took a risk. Each of them fully committed to their talent. What is your idea, dream, or curiosity? What do you want to achieve, experience, or change? How could you define the steps to a better tomorrow? What is stopping you? Now is the time to get started! Stop depriving the world of your greatness and unleash...
Stress happens! We can all agree to that. But when negative thoughts become burdensome they distract our focus, creativity and productivity. What started as a doubt or regret can turn into overwhelming anxiety. It can take away precious time and energy. Mistakes being replayed over and over in our heads can be dangerous to our thoughts, actions and health. A way to combat this destructive process is to master letting go of the thoughts that are troubling you. It's possible that you can't change the stressful situation but you can change how you think about it. Life isn’t simple and very seldom will everything be worry free, but there is a way to create a larger sense of peace in your life. Taking a moment...
