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How to Not Go Crazy This Winter
Can we make it through this pandemic winter and come out on the other side without going crazy? Let’s try. We can start with these quick 10 yes/no questions to
Recalculating Your Path
In recent posts, I’ve been drawn to introspection: REcognition (and embarrassment), REcovery (and comeback), and now – REcalculating, the idea I borrowed from Sylvia Boorstein, who was interviewed by Krista
Your Greatest Source of Power in 2019
A year ago, we discussed what 2018 will bring (or how to be your own psychic). So, how has 2018 been for you? What were some of the most joyful
What It Really Takes
I know something important about you, something that you have in common with every leader, high-level expert, every friend, and parent. You are a Wayfinder. You may argue that what
Find a Way Despite Uncertainty
Whether you are ready to acknowledge it or not, you’re a wayfifnder. You’re responsible for people in your family, for colleagues on your team, for your clients, and you don’t
Time to Catch Up
I know you’ve been through a lot this summer. I was privileged to hear many of your collective stories. As a group… You’ve traveled. You’ve worked more while your kids
Spacing Out vs. Being Present
Being present is a prominent theme these days in most workshops on leadership, parenting, and personal development. I’m all for being present, as it can improve your life dramatically, because
Plan B for High Achievers: Chaotic Pendulum
You’re smart and resourceful. You can afford to waste a little time if you choose to, because when you work, you work ten times faster than an average person in
Mental Space: Optimizing Your Cognitive Bandwidth
In the recent years, there has been much talk among scientists and in the media about cognitive bandwidth. Simply put, cognitive bandwidth (or “mental space”, as we refer to
Shaping Up: Career, Relationships, Self
You don’t need any more pressure during this holiday season – your plate is full, I know. Still, no matter how full your life is at the moment, I know
When Options Look Disappointing
Turbulent September gave way to contemplative October: deciding when to say “yes”, and where to take distance. October has been about choosing options that luckily work, and minimizing disappointment of
Grace Under Fire: Handling Life Changes
I’ve always loved fall. It is colorful, fresh, unpredictable, and usually brings about all sorts of new promising beginnings. This September came as a mixed bag, though. It has delivered
Happiness Routine That Actually Works
(Originally posted here , but this important topic deserves a second look; I’m putting it at the top of the blog so that you don’t have to look for it.) “You
Control or Let Go?
Analytical Thinkers’ Guide for Letting Go As analytical people, we often try to control situations to create or get what we want. It seems logical: we want something, so we
Sustainable Work-Life Balance: Possibility or Fiction?
Sustainable work-life balance is one of the greatest challenges of today’s leaders who want to have a meaningful career, to make time for the family and friends, travel, play, and develop
You’ve Changed
We change all the time. The change is often so gradual that we don’t notice it until it erupts spontaneously, like a volcano, spilling into our lives, and burning on
The Missing Piece
“Something is missing” is a sensation that is often more subtle than obvious. One may not notice a cloud slowly floating across the sky, until suddenly, it feels chilly outside.
The Real Power of Powerball
Did you buy a ticket for the Powerball? I hope that you won! The chances are that you didn’t. Below are some ideas to help you get closer to your dreams,
What To Do When You Can’t Bullet-Proof Your Life
This post was originally written in December of 2012, immediately after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Connecticut. Unfortunately, it is just as relevant today as it was in 2012.
What Do You Believe?
How do you distinguish between what you know, and what you believe? What is the difference between a fact and an opinion, anyway? While knowledge is a compilation of facts,