The adaptation required of you has been on overdrive this year. The shake up is the wake up, as I like to say, taking a positive view, letting go of what we cannot control and increasing our awareness. The good: learning to appreciate what we have, slowing down, practicing patience, taking good care of self and family, [...]
Image by StartupStockPhotos from Pixabay "This is the real secret of life to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play." ~Alan Watts Work to produce, to create, to share, to build, to participate, learn, and grow. Do [...]
Image by Arek Socha from Pixabay Recently, I was asked for topic suggestions for a networking group. I rattled these off and thought, "These would make good questions for any group or individual!" So let me ask you here.... How has the pandemic changed your perspective and priorities? What does it mean to [...]
In the spirit of 2020, this chaotic year which has caused many of us to change how we work, live, recreate, shop, learn, connect and communicate, and without an end to the pandemic in sight, I offer a brief shelter in the storm. If you are feeling exhausted, If you are feeling overworked, If you [...]
We were given two ears and one mouth so we can listen twice as much as we talk. This expression makes me chuckle. It is a great way to remember to listen. As a communications professional turned coach, I'll admit I can talk a up a storm. From small talk to teaching, I can fill [...]
Living mindfully can greatly enrich our life. Simply put, living in the moment rather than being lost in our thoughts of the past or anticipation of the future, leads us to contentment. If you would like to learn more about living mindfully, here are some suggested titles. Your life is happening now. Enjoy it! The [...]
2020 is still a visionary year, just not the one we thought we were going to have. We are learning to live with uncertainty, we are exercising our ability to adapt and above all, we are being given many opportunities to flex our compassion muscles. As we enter July, with a bit of relief because [...]
Center4C continues to grow, bringing clarity, compassion and contentment to individuals and the workplace to ensure that we learn skills for our time, operate in optimal ways, save energy, find sustainability, approach each other mindfully, and the the feedback is phenomenal! Treat yourself or your organization to new skills that will enhance enjoyment in life, [...]
In the book, The Power of Showing Up, Tina Bryson, PhD and Dan Siegel, M.D. offer simple and clear mindful guidance for parents which is timely advice. Children need to feel safe, be seen, soothed and ultimately leads to the fourth quality of feeling secure. These 4S's give us a nice framework for focusing on [...]
Is it true? Is it necessary? Is it kind? Especially in times of stress we may feel more reactionary than we would like. These simple questions keep us focused on maintaining a mindful approach to others regardless of the situation. Our words matter. Is it true? Or are we seeing the situation through [...]