Just Breathe & Listen...

Just Breathe & Listen Take a few moments to close your eyes, sit quietly and take a few deep breaths.  Then open your eyes, set a timer for at least 10 minutes and begin writing.  Keep your pen moving, writing whatever comes to mind.    If you feel stuck, just keep writing, even if you end up writing… “I don’t know what to write!” Letting ink flow on paper or if you prefer, words onto the...

Ask for Help...

Ask for Help  Often we don’t even ask for help when we need it. What could you use some help with at the moment?   Make a list, then add who might be willing to lend a hand, or offer advice. Although this is from the Create Your Corporate Series, this is also important for business owners, parents, students and just about everyone. We often get caught up in being “super” women or men.  And it’s easy to get...

Small Changes – Big Results...

Small Changes – Big Results Earlier this year I decided to get back into shape and lose some weight.  But as a busy business owner my dilemma was – How? I needed a new strategy that would not negatively impact my business but would get the results I wanted for my health goals. One strategy I came up with was to walk with friends and even new contacts.  Most business owners network and then are encouraged to meet one on...

Fearless...

Fearless If you had no fear…. What would you do now?  Pick one thing or many that you would take on if you knew you could not fail. Make a list of as many as you can think of.  Then pick one and take one action step towards it.  It’s ok if you are not sure what the first step might be, just make one small step today. Don’t let fear get in the way of you achieving your dreams.  If you don’t begin, you will...

Imagine Yourself 5 Years from Now...

Imagine yourself 5 years from now Dialogue with that self.  Dialogue can be a powerful tool. Take two different color pens and use one for you now and one for you in the future.  Write as if you are having a conversation.  Write what you “hear” the responses to be.  This is a great way to get insight into what you want the future of your business to look like.  And also air any doubts you may have about how...