Help Others Recover from Loss: Provide Caring Support without Taking on Others’ Grief
Rick quietly sat at the oak kitchen table staring at a cup of cold coffee. Susan paced the linoleum floor while weeping and asking, “Why? Why? Why?” Their only child had died. Tears coursed down my cheeks as …
Create a World of Support: See a New Way to Inspire Each Other
Wouldn’t it be great if we could authentically share vulnerabilities and support each other rather than feel intimidated by other people’s success? There is power….
Help Others Decrease Anxiety: Be a Source of Calm
I had just finished leading a session on decreasing anxiety with more than 100 sixth graders in a rural Honduran village, when….
Create Hope with Compassion: Be a Peaceful Changemaker
Compassion changes lives. This was true for Augie, an abused dog who …..
Bring out Your Best with Healthy Limits: Promote self-care while helping others
Caregiving is among the most rewarding and meaningful things we do. Despite this, do you ever fall in bed at night wondering if you did enough? Or are you worried about someone else’s wellbeing while …
Searching for Hope: See Possibilities Beyond Limiting Notions
Leaves whispered among the trees behind me in my search for hope. I hoped to see…
Promote Inner Peace with Gratitude: Overcome Disappointment and Negativity
Dark clouds outside matched my mood as I wallowed in self-pity. Sting from a previous job revived as I read another email …
Give Yourself the Gift of Peace: Foster Self-compassion
I finally had a chance to tackle other tasks, but the phone clamored for my attention. “Hello,” I answered. My greeting was met with gasping sobs. “I need help….
Confidently Say “No”: Listen to Internal Alarms and Clearly Establish Boundaries
“You are so beautiful,” Ned, my boss, said while caressing my hand. What?! My mind screamed and heart rate accelerated while …
You Can Say “No” and Be Kind: Promote Healthy Limits for Personal Wellbeing
“Why did I say “yes”? I complained while dropping onto bed fully dressed. My schedule was too full already, but I knew exactly why I said “yes.” I was afraid to say “no.” …
Bring Out Your Inner Shine: Practice a 3-minute shine routine to radiate real beauty
Society has placed a premium on appearances, but it is our inner beauty that really determines our impact on the world. Each day we spend time deciding what clothes we wear, fixing our hair, and putting on makeup. We seldom think about it, but we also choose ...
Discern When to Change Your Work Environment: Know when to leave so you can depart with dignity
“I can’t take this anymore! I quite!” Helen yelled as she stomped out of the office. Silence followed her stunned staff members.
Calmly Deal with Conflict: Create possibilities amid disagreements
Can you recall a time when conflict interrupted daily life? Conflict seems to find a way to shake up even the most functional families, teams, organizations, and societies.
Decrease Anxiety while Helping Others: Step Outside Stress Tornados to Promote Wellbeing
Anxiety, like a contagion, moves rapidly from person to person. As we choose to decrease the pull of anxiety tornados, we promote life balance for ourselves and everyone around us.