There is an old saying, “I can’t see the forest through the trees.” I believe this is a common problem for many businesses. We are so often focused on the trees, or shall we say tasks, that we lose site of the forest or big picture.
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Coasting
How much momentum have we built up in our lives? How far can that momentum carry us without any additional effort? How many times are we tiring ourselves out with additional effort that is not necessary? Today, look around you and see where you can coast. What are the things…
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Cleaning Up
On my desk was what I call the “I-know-this-is-important-and-I-want-to-record-it-or-act-upon-it-but-other-things-are-taking-precedence-right-now” pile. There was such a weight on my shoulders of all the items I wanted to eventually go through, that I couldn’t concentrate on what was really important right now.
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Effortless
For me it is an amazing lesson that I seem to need to hear again and again. I do not have to do everything myself or by myself. Things can get done without my direct effort. So much stress in life is caused by the belief that we control and…
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To Thine Own Self Be True
One of the ways I know I have gone off track is when my husband asks me where I want to go to dinner and nothing comes to mind. Honestly, I have no desire or opinion. The only thoughts in my mind are what my husband likes or dislikes. This…
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Ok, I Lied
Thank you to everyone who voted for me and congratulations to the other writers, including my friend Laurie Foley, who made it to the Top 10.
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Better Than Any Prize
Best Coaching Blog Writers 2010
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This Moment
My friend’s mother used to say, “Life is too short to be pissed off.” I learned of this at her memorial service and the meaning became even more poignant.
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Who’s your Idol?
Lee DeWyze, one of the three finalists and a native of Mt. Prospect, came home for a parade and concert.
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Support
Although this is a trying time, I feel blessed to go through it. No, really I do. You see, now I will have a chance to practice what I preach. As I tell clients every day, self improvement is about a set of habits and tools to use daily, not…