Three ways to listen better
I spend hours each week listening. During interviews, when I’m seeking info, I pose the question, sit back and take it all in. I love my work, because I love hearing what others have to say. And, I’m good at that part. But, my husband would tell you I’m better at interrupting than interviewing at [...]
File of No Big Surprise: Older minds yield greater wisdom
Here’s something from the No Big Surprise File: New research indicates that the brains of older people may actually be more efficient. Still, I’m amazed and annoyed by how often we talk around older people – as though they can’t hear what we’re saying or won’t get it anyhow. It’s a bad habit and downright [...]
Three Ways To Strengthen Your Intuition
Trusting your inner guidance system can be a bit tricky for those more analytical among us – but it’s worth practicing, because intuition can provide valuable insights and answers, and remind us of the magic that still operates in the world. Plus, our intuition gets stronger with practice. So, give it a whirl. (Does anybody [...]
The Power of Your Sixth Sense
The Master observes the world, but trusts his inner vision. He allows things to come and go. His heart is open as the sky. Tao Te Ching Stephen Mitchell, translation I love this, because it’s a good reminder to look within for the insight we need. Too often I think we expect others to solve [...]
Four Ways to Find Quiet Moments In Your Day
I’ve got plenty of anecdotal experience that demonstrates the value of quiet time. When a moment to myself – or a moment free from noise and chaos – I feel so much better. Balanced. Calm. Able to jump buildings in a single bound and all that stuff. After even a few moments of quiet, I [...]
Chodron: “Allow time to experience natural energy of life”
“The crucial point is that we can relate with our life just as it is right now, not later when things improve. We can always connect with the openness of our minds. We can use our days to wake up rather than go back to sleep. Give this approach a try. Make a commitment to [...]
Martha Beck shares a problem solving technique
When taking on a challenge or problem, life coach and Oprah buddy Martha Beck suggests you “throw everything at it,” even those things that appear unrelated. This engages the decision-making part of your brain and solutions appear from unexpected places. Watch this, then give it a try.
Five problem-solving strategies
If you’re anything like me you’re prone to beat a problem into submission before solving it. You think, ponder, do a little web research, talk to a few people – and still don’t come up with the answer you need. So you sit a little longer, Facebook, jot a few notes and do a lot [...]
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