Ineffable
We have a word that describes something that cannot be described with words: ineffable. (Funny, isn’t it?) Here are some examples of ineffable things: the …
Mindset
An open, calm, confident mindset. Plugged in, mostly. Opting for feel good, then act instead of get into action to shut down bad feelings.
Comfort Zone Error
In his latest book The Icarus Deception, Seth Godin makes a helpful distinction between our comfort zone and our safety zone. There is usually quite …
100 Percent Responsible
“I am 100% responsible,” can mean two things. The traditional definition implies being subject to praise if it works out and blame if it fails. …
Preparing For The Worst
Preparing for the worst has an annoying tendency to encourage the worst to accept your invitation. Oddly, so does fearing the worst. And so does …
Take Charge and Ask
A friend wrote: “I would love to talk to [you] about specific problems I have, to lay it all out on the table and sit …
Who Ordered This Mess?
Have you ever caught yourself in a foul or fearful mood and wondered, “Who ordered this mess?” Worse, have you gotten angry or worried about …
Useful Way to Be
When reacting to a situation, you may catch yourself saying, “Well that’s just the way I am.” Correction, my friend. That is the way you …
Fortune Smiles
They say that Fortune smiles on the lucky or the ready. Fortune and her sisters Love, Freedom, Health, and Happiness always smile on you. Your …
Rinse Your Conditionals
Where, at work and home, are you trying to strike a bargain that looks like this? “When X becomes true, then I will be happy, …
New Year: How to Change the Stubborn Issues
In this time of resolutions, reflection, and list-making, we can become understandably skeptical. Often the things we really want to be different just don’t change. …