Who knew depending on willpower could take up so much energy? If you find you are feeling too tired to discover your purpose and live your calling, reducing your dependence on willpower in your life can help free up some much needed energy. In our book, “SPLASH! Increase Your Life’s Impact,” we talk about an […]
If you want more energy available to use for your calling, stop hanging around people who are stressed out. I recently read about a study that showed being around stressed out people stresses us out, too (click here to read the article). Researchers found that stress is contagious. Watching a loved one undergo a stressful […]
For most people, public speaking is a scary thing. What if we could reframe public speaking so it’s not quite so intimidating? John and I have been working with a couple (Amazing Women International) who is helping us get better at public speaking. They always remind us that the whole world is a stage. It […]
We often think of a leader as being the person at the front of the room, the one calling the shots. I’ve heard, though, that it’s possible to lead from the back of the room, too. What if there is still another form of leadership that could really apply to everyone? I am learning that […]
Do you ever wonder who will miss you when you’re gone? Since I was away from my family for 4 weeks at guide dog school’ I got to thinking about it. It’s a topic worthy of consideration. The most obvious people at the top of the list is, of course, family. My family missed me […]
Have you ever considered how people often have an unintentional impact on others? I am really passionate about people being aware of how they impact other people. I’ve recently had some experiences that serve as and analogy that shows what an unintentional negative impact is like. I have been training with my new guide dog […]
I came across this quote on compassion the other day and have been eager to share it with you all. Read it over and let it soak in. Then consider the questions that follow. If you’re like me, you will be surprised who it came from. It’s very thought-provoking. “A human being is a part […]
There are a few things I’d like people to know about guide dogs since I will be heading home with my new guide dog in a couple weeks. 1. Guide dogs love to work. Many dogs in guide dog training don’t make the cut. If they’re not interested in, and even excited about, working as […]
Regrets are a bummer. Nobody wants them. So what can you do to have fewer regrets in life? Do stuff. That’s as opposed to not doing stuff. Researchers at Cornell university found that only 25% of people said they regretted doing something, but 75% said they regretted not doing something. Some of the most common regrets […]
Authentic and vulnerable go hand-in-hand. Being both authentic and, therefore, vulnerable is essential if we really want to connect with people. For most of us that connection is an essential part of living our calling. But putting ourselves out there can bear a cost. Naturally, exposing ourselves leaves us open to criticism. John and I […]
