Have you ever noticed how you can be the go-to guru for solving everyone else's problems, but when it's your turn to take your own advice, suddenly there's a mental roadblock? Happens to the best of us. It turns out that it’s a well-researched phenomena which has been...
A personal challenge for me over the years has been the fear of asserting myself, expressing my needs, and standing firm. Even when I've made attempts, it had the potential to come at the expense of the relationship. Assertively asking for what you want or need can be...
THE POWER OF NO Years ago, I was part of a group of pastor’s which met together monthly to discuss leadership, personal growth and church systems. One of the principles I learned during that time was to not only have a “To-Do” list, but also a “Not to Do” list....
Happy New Year! I thought it would be appropriate to center this first edition of THE THURSDAY RESET for 2024 around the intriguing theme of time. Have you ever noticed that time seems to slip away with each passing year? I often wonder if it's a result of having more...
Do you ever have a rough night's sleep? You know what its like. You toss and turn for a big part of the night. Then, all the next day you feel tired, fuzzy-headed, and it's challenging to get things going. Research has found that consistent lack of quality sleep can...
One of my early mentors was fond of saying, “There are no problems, only opportunities”. This was brought back to me when I read a recent blog post by marketing expert, Seth Godin. In his post he calls for us to make a clear distinction between problems and...
As part of my seminary training I took a course in adult learning and education. One of the characteristics of adult maturity that particularly intrigued me is a growing “tolerance for ambiguity”. Indeed, I have personally experienced that. As I’ve crossed the 70 year...
It’s ironic that in our “connected” society, we can feel so disconnected from one another. Vivek Murthy, the 19th surgeon general of the United States, has called loneliness and isolation the most prevalent health issue in the country. Research indicates that chronic...
Feeling stuck in a creative rut? Have you ever wished you could tap into that endless well of innovative ideas that seems to elude you? Well, you can! Brainstorming, a technique that harnesses the collective power of our noggins to churn out fresh ideas, is your...