Want to make a real difference? Here are 3 ways.
A common theme for many of my clients is wanting to make a positive difference in the world, and being held back by a lack of focus or procrastination. So we're…
Investing time and energy for friendship
Many times in my life I've felt disconnected, lacking the friendships I desire. At a distance from old friends, geographically and emotionally. It hasn't been simply bad luck, or dastardly actions…
Spend energy to create energy
Spending energy creates energy. A short run and I'm more alert. A slightly harder run and (once I recover) I have energy for days. I take a push-up break from…
My routines are my strength
My routines are my strength. But they are not strong enough. My boundaries are my protection. But if they are poorly established and defended, they do not protect me. I…
A note of encouragement and hope
I love the strategies, the tools and tips for cutting distraction, and the neuroscience of personal change. But sometimes we just need to know that change is possible, and that…
The no shame zone: frailty, not failure
I don't know what Bill O'Reilly would think of my "No Shame Zone". Or as I express it, my coaching principle of "no blame, no shame", understanding our patterns and…
The reason for these notes
Note: This post was made on a separate blog that I kept for a short while, deliberately low profile and marked as "notes", in order to give myself permission to…
Red flag: Priorities
"These 18 things are my number one priority!" – my friend Nick Wolf. Context: discussing the temptation to continually add "important" tasks and goals to our todo lists.
Lower the bar and get jumping
Note: This post was made on a separate blog that I kept for a short while, deliberately low profile and marked as “notes”, in order to give myself permission to…