A few weeks ago, I asked, “if you had a coach (personal or professional), what would you be asking them?”
I received a few personal messages and some emails. A surprising number of people wanted to know what books I would recommend right now. I love to read—business books and fiction—so I decided to share some of my recent favorites.
Read MoreLately I’ve been feeling discouraged. I’m tired of social distancing, and the plans I had for myself and my business are changing right along with CDC recommendations and stay-at-home orders. I need a healthy dose of grace.
Grace is defined as an act of kindness that you give to yourself and to others. If you haven’t found your groove or if you’re feeling unmotivated right now, extend yourself grace. Or if you have figured everything out right now but your spouse or friend or co-worker hasn’t, extend grace to them.
Read MoreCollege seniors and recent graduates have been on my mind lately. Between moving out of their dorm rooms early, finishing their classwork online, and missing out on graduation ceremonies, they are under stress and facing major uncertainty. Without internships or career counselors to help them write their resumes and do mock interviews, they find themselves struggling to navigate all that needs to be done.
Dear college grads: rest assured, businesses will be hiring again, and now is a good time to get your resume polished.
Read MoreI know that some of you are still going to work every day, so that has helped you maintain some consistency. But you still can’t go out with friends, go shopping, or go to your favorite restaurant. We are all home more than usual and we can either sit and watch TV or we can pivot — and get some things done. Things that have been ruminating in your head or have even made it to a list. Things like; clean the hall closet, clean out the car, write a novel or learn a new language.
Read MoreWe thought this was going to be a self-quarantine for 14 days, but now some cities and states are asking people to shelter in place. Unfortunately, this could go on for months, and that makes it even more important that you find things to do in your house that give you joy. Read that book that you have wanted to read for the past year. Take an online class or cooking tutorial. Clean your closet and get ready for summer clothes. Start a new on-line exercise program.
Read MoreChange is hard. We develop habits, get into a routine, and when we have to change it makes us uncomfortable. Some people are now exclusively working from home. Others are putting themselves at risk in order to take care of others (thank you to the doctors, nurses, janitors, store clerks!). Everything feels different and difficult. Before going to your favorite bookstore, you decide to stay home and then feel guilty because they need your money too.
Read MoreWe have been stuck inside all winter, stuck in our dead-end jobs, stuck in our own heads, and now the time feels right to move. We have more daylight, warmer temperatures, and things are looking up. The March Equinox marks a time of transition and new beginnings. Isn’t that exciting?
Read MoreConfidence is believing in yourself, knowing that it is okay to try to “do the thing.” Why is it so hard to have confidence? We see people at work or on social media and we are in awe of how confident they are. We know that if we were just like them, we could do all the things too. Learn more about building your confidence.
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