Let’s face it: For a lot of us, delegating can be hard. Even though we might know intellectually that it would be to our benefit to ask for help, we resist. Yet time and again, I’ve seen people’s lives expand in ways they never imagined simply because they were willing to accept the support of […]
Ordinary Miracles: Noticing the Extraordinary in Everyday Experience
Everyone has times of sadness. I’ve been extra aware of this lately, seeing several dear friends struggling with challenging, even heartbreaking circumstances – health crises, rocky relationships, financial concerns. I keep reminding myself that as much as we wish to do something, ANYthing to help, sometimes the best thing we can do is simply witness, […]
Speak Less, Listen More
One of my intentions for the New Year is to speak less and listen more. It might seem unusual for a communicator, educator, and coach to cultivate silence, yet the wisest teachers I’ve encountered speak little. When they do talk, their eloquence is inspiring. One way I’ve been putting this to practice is to ask […]
Agita Away: Staying Sane – and Resilient – Over the Holidays (and After!)
Agita – an Italian word that means extreme aggravation. It’s also the feeling that washed over me upon learning this fact. I’ve used the term my whole life, considering it as Yiddish as oy, vey! There’s a Jewish equivalent, of course – tsuris – but that totally wrecks the alliteration and gives me…well, agita. So […]
9 Lifelong Tips for Healthy and Happy Holidays
With 2014 a mere 6 weeks away, many of us are starting to feel the year-end crunch. This year, even the holidays are compressed, with Thanksgiving and the first night of Chanukah falling on the same day – an anomaly that won’t occur again for another 77,000 years or so. Exit (mostly) commercial-free Thanksgiving, enter […]
Transformations: Life and Wellness Coaching
Consider the people in your life who have sat “on the sidelines” cheering you on. Maybe it was a parent, a teacher or boss. They watched, listened, witnessed your struggles. They offered encouragement, sometimes suggestions or advice – and allowed you to solve things on your own. Indeed, the best mentors or coaches inspire you […]