“Put Your Own Oxygen Mask On First”

“Put Your Own Oxygen Mask On First”

Every day I hear the frustration of high-performing results producers who cannot fit their ten pounds of responsibility into their five-pound bag. And what (or who) always gets pushed to the back burner is their own personal needs – “me time.” And, since our world got...
Why Gratitude?

Why Gratitude?

The practice of gratitude as a tool for happiness has been in the mainstream for years. Long-term studies support gratitude’s effectiveness, suggesting that a positive, appreciative attitude contributes to greater success in work, greater health, peak performance in...
Creating Rituals to Keep You Focused

Creating Rituals to Keep You Focused

Create rituals around the tasks you perform day in and day out.  Here are some examples: Pick a time of the day, each day and answer email during that time. I check email 3x a day. In the morning, around lunch and then late afternoon. Closing my email program or...