Energy never lies

Three commonplace scenarios:·      You notice a coworker’s energy seems off. They appear tired and slightly sluggish, like they might be coming down with a cold. You ask them how they are feeling, and they say, “Just...

Being gentle with ourselves

Being gentle with ourselves helps us survive the challenging times in our lives. When we feel tired, stressed and overworked, our energy may be depleted, weakening our immune system and leaving us open to catching a cold or the flu.Rather than pushing ourselves to do...

Expressing heartfelt appreciation

I’ll never forget the first time I was praised in a way that felt good to me. It was in my former life as a graphic designer for a catalog company. My mentor, a person I held in high regard, looked me directly in the eye and told me what he liked about working...

Doing the best we can

In any given moment, we do the best we can.Most of us realize that. But we get confused because “our best” fluctuates. It shifts from day to day, even from moment to moment. Our best effort today is not the same as our best effort yesterday, nor will it be...