At the beginning of 2011 I made a commitment to myself. The commitment was to consistently write two blog entries a week. Before then, I was writing, but not consistently. I have always liked writing, but have to confess that I was a bit scared to make that commitment.
You see, in my mind, if I HAD to write 2 blogs a week, all kind of “bad things” could happen: Continue reading »
We are starting the last month of the year. As the year starts unwinding to it’s end, we tend to become more contemplative of our life and work. We take inventory. We weigh opportunities. We think about change.
Unfortunately, after many years of doing the same, making new resolutions for the new year, and failing at them, many give up on themselves. They accept one of several self-change myths:
Others don’t even think there is anything they need to change. They are in denial. If someone calls their attention to what they are doing wrong, they deny responsibility or justify the behavior. They want everybody else to change, not them. Continue reading »
Many times we talk about our desire to change. As the last month of the year progresses, we start taking inventory and thinking about what we need to change in the new year. But how do you get ready to change?
Unless your mind is ready to make a focused, no barred holds, commitment to change, you are not ready. Do you know where you are in your readiness for change? December is a good month to contemplate the need for change. Continue reading »
We are starting the last month of the year. As the year starts unwinding to it’s end, we tend to become more contemplative of our life and work. We take inventory. We weigh opportunities. We think about change.
Unfortunately, after many years of doing the same, making new resolutions for the new year, and failing at them, many give up on themselves. They accept one of several self-change myths:
Others don’t even think there is anything they need to change. They are in denial. If someone calls their attention to what they are doing wrong, they deny responsibility or justify the behavior. They want everybody else to change, not them. Continue reading »
Working as a woman solopreneur has many advantages. Nevertheless, as with everything, there are also challenges. This week I have been reflecting on some of my own challenges and would really like to know what are some of yours. I'm a firm believer that I can always learn from others. Therefore, I'm asking a big favor from you.
Please, take a few minutes to answer this short 5 questions survey. I'd like to get at least 100 answers.
Thank your very much for taking the time! I will share the results with you in a few days.
Photo by: John Maddin
Working as a woman solopreneur has many advantages. Nevertheless, as with everything, there are also challenges. This week I have been reflecting on some of my own challenges and would really like to know what are some of yours. I'm a firm believer that I can always learn from others. Therefore, I'm asking a big favor from you.
Please, take a few minutes to answer this short 5 questions survey. I'd like to get at least 100 answers.
Thank your very much for taking the time! I will share the results with you in a few days.
Photo by: John Maddin
In the last two blog posts about understanding conflict, we reviewed definitions, positive and negative effects of conflict, misconceptions, and how your emotional brain processes conflict. Today we are going to explore assumptions, what we think about conflict. Our pattern of thoughts can not only help the process of conflict resolution, but also influence our feelings about it. And yes, you CAN decide how you are going to think. Continue reading »
