This week I stopped trying to do it all. It wasn’t really a conscious decision to stop trying to do it all but a result of being in a peaceful place with myself and my life. I stopped being busy for busy’s sake. What that really looks like for me is moment-to-moment I simply started doing what feels right, instead … Read More
How Toastmasters helped me overcome fear of failure
This week I gave my 10th speech in Toastmasters, completing the Competent Communicator manual and achieving my CC certification. After being a regular member of Toastmasters for over a year-and-a-half I have become an accomplished speaker. Even still, when it came time to give my 10th speech I was woefully nervous and felt under-prepared. As sometimes happens in life other … Read More
3 Steps to Mindful Problem Solving
When it comes to solving life problems there’s a simple concept I learned about years ago that helps me make mindful decisions. As simple as it is in theory, it can be challenging to apply it when I have so many years of practice making knee-jerk decisions or spending too much time over-thinking my options. Fortunately, as with all things … Read More
When is it okay to give up?
How many times have you seen inspirational messages that say things like: Never give up Stay strong Keep going You’re almost there Just a little bit further Don’t give up I was raised in a world that taught me quitting is failure- only losers quit. I let this belief push me beyond my limits. I let this belief limit my … Read More