Ever feel STUCK? If you’re like most of us, stuck-ness happens when we run out of answers, options, or opportunities. And it gets worse when we focus on the problems, instead of searching for possible solutions. The great American Industrialist, Henry ... Read More
Purposeful Nothingness
Our Western culture is so busy doing. We live in an outcomes-oriented society where our success often depends on our achievements: Do more. Be better. Keep moving. Succeed. This fast-paced lifestyle contributes to increasing stress levels, health problems, ... Read More
My Word of the Year
You’re halfway through January 2015. How are you doing? Maybe you’re on track with any personal goals or New Year’s resolutions you set. Or maybe you’re already feeling like you’re falling behind. Instead of beating yourself up or taking on an enormous ... Read More
Intentions v. Resolutions
What’s your 2015 intention? Really think about it. How do you want to live out the next year? Peaceful? Focused? Driven? Take a moment to get really clear on what you desire for 2015. While you may have a list of New Year’s Resolutions, ... Read More
How I Rebounded From My Personal Low
As we dive deeper into the final area of Energy Management, I want to share an experience that is very close to my heart. You need to model the power of living in alignment with your purpose to renew spiritual energy. This counts double in times of ... Read More
Super Boost Your Mental Energy
How often do you catch yourself… Dwelling on what you can’t change? Ruminating over something you are worried about now? Forecasting all the negative possibilities of what could happen? And how is this working for you? Probably not very well! When ... Read More
Emotional Enhancers and Energy Suckers
As I hung up the phone, I felt an overwhelming sense of weariness and exhaustion flooded my body. I had felt like the person on the other end of the line had sucked out all my energy! I felt utterly deflated after the conversation ended. Reading ... Read More
Train to Sustain: Managing Your Physical Energy
Recently, I did something I’ve never done before. As I set off at the starting line of a 5K in Sacramento, I made the personal commitment to run the entire race without walking or stopping. Now for someone who has completed a marathon before, this might ... Read More
Manage Your Energy, Not Your Calendar!
The secret to efficiency isn’t time management. Your performance, health, and happiness are grounded in how well you manage your energy – not your calendar! No matter how strategic a time manager you are, without knowing how to use your energy, you will ... Read More