Effort & Ease both require commitment and discipline. Over the years, I’ve learned that Ease grants me access to valuable resources – resources that Effort and action simply cannot provide. Ironically, it can require great Effort to step into Ease. Why is that? For me, Effort is comforting. It feels like I’m in control. Ease… Continue reading Mindset: Effort vs Ease Part II
I’ve set many goals in the past that I’ve reached. And I’ve set many goals that I seem to continuously reset year after year. What makes the difference between the two? For me, it has to do with Mindset and the interplay of two key qualities: Effort & Ease. Over the years, I’ve found that… Continue reading Mindset: Effort vs Ease Part I
To really recharge on vacation, we need to fully detach from work. This requires preparation and planning – the value of which cannot be overstated. Part of what keeps us tied to our jobs, is our inability to prepare for our departure. If we haven’t planned for our departure and return, we can’t effectively walk away.… Continue reading Boundaries: Take Your Vacation Back – Part I
The challenge is we don’t stop – we just keep going. We have learned to work through stressors and pain. Many of us work late into the evenings, run back-to-back meetings, and carry significant stress in our bodies. And we do this Every. Single. Day. We are fatigued and exhausted – leaving what little remains for our… Continue reading Self-Care: Three Mini-Practices for Work
