Why is it that when we meet certain people, there seems to be an instant connection? Something about them or within them just resonates with us. We feel good being around them, something allows us to relax and just be ourselves when we are with them. Why is that? Oftentimes…

Why Not Be Both? — You may have heard the saying “You are what you think.” When you give it some thought, it makes a lot of sense. Every conscious and intentional action first begins with a thought. …

Don’t Let Fear Stifle Your Creativity — I love to write. I want to write. Scratch that, I NEED to write. Whether others think my writing is good or not does not matter to me. It is something that I love to do. I love the process of thinking, organizing, and bringing clarity to my thoughts. Then…

We all experience certain times when there is seemingly nothing to do. Our work is finished and there are no immediate demands on our time and energy. …

How Distractions and Multitasking Impact Our Focus — 2023 has arrived. A new year filled with promise and opportunity. Some will embrace the chance to recalibrate and set goals for the year. Others will lament how quickly time flies. “Oh, another year already”, “It seems like only yesterday”, “Where does the time go?” etc. …

An End-of-Year Reflection on the Importance and Appreciation of Family — As we approach the end of another December and prepare to embark upon a new year, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on some quality time spent with family. …

Taking Inventory and Looking Back on the Year That Was — As the end of December and the holiday season are upon us once again, some people have already begun preparing for celebrations, gift-giving, and the holiday experience. Others do their best to try and avoid or ignore the hassle and stress that often accompanies December. For some people, the end…

Understanding why Something Appeals to us can Lead to Self-Reflection — What is your favorite television show? Now take a minute to think about the reason that the show appeals to you so much. Maybe you’ve never even thought about it. However, what you come up with likely says something about you. Your likes, interests, priorities, and way of seeing the…

Oftentimes when someone comes to us for advice or counsel about a certain problem or situation, we feel flattered that someone else values our wisdom or advice. They hold us in high regard, perhaps our position or experience suggests that we will have an answer. In most cases, our ego…