From Annoyance to Understanding: Harnessing the Pause-Notice-Choose Approach to Be Your Best SelfI was in another room when I heard my husband yelling from the kitchen, asking why I hadn’t taken out the garbage. I instantly felt annoyed and responded...
Going on Vacation? A Little Positivity Can Help Make It GreatWe all know that in theory vacations are suppose to be fun and relaxing. Yet in practice, they can often also be stressful. The biggest factor that determines our experience in these situat...
A Quick Hack to Shift to a More Positive State of MindTry this experiment. Stand up, raise your arms open wide to the sky. Look up with a big smile on your face and say, “I’m so sad!”Now try this experiment. Sit down and slump over in your seat. Hang...
Do Your Loved Ones Ever Drive You Crazy? Build Your ImmunityI love my family! My relationships with my daughter and husband are a top priority in my life. Yet there are times we can drive each other crazy. Certain things they say or do can trigger me...
Listen to the Warning Signals – Is It Time for a Change?Have you ever felt like you couldn’t do your best work because you didn’t have enough time or the right skills? Have these types of situations ever made you doubt your abilities or shaken y...
Do You Rise & Shine? Setting Your Morning Intention for a Brighter DayI know how good it feels when I do this practice, yet I often forget. So maybe you need a reminder, too. 😊When you first wake up in the morning, and you’re just remembering wh...
What's in Your Positivity Toolbox?What's in your positivity toolbox? When you're feeling stuck in a downward spiral, or just need to boost your positivity, what tips and tricks do you choose from? If you're thinking, "I don't have that kind of toolbo...
Five Dangerous Triggers You Want to Avoid – The SCARF ModelI received an email from a coworker from another department. They weren’t happy with how I was handling a situation with a customer. I was irritated, but I politely responded back a...
How Do You Make Others Feel? A Critical Way to Improve Relationships and InteractionsHow often do you think about how you make other people feel? Whether it’s a loved one or a difficult colleague, do they feel better or worse after interacting w...
Hello and Happy Spring to you!My world was turned upside down when I read The Big Fat Surprise by Nina Teicholz a few years back. So, when I saw this recent interview of Nina, I wanted to share. Here's an excerpt from the description of the interview...