I worked with a client recently who wanted to feel more confident delivering a speech. Perhaps you can relate to how she felt: Unsure of what to say Nervous at the thought of addressing an audience of 100 people Afraid that her speech wouldn’t inspire and motivate the audience to take action During our time …Read the full article
Sep 12, 2011
Mindfulness Day 2011
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To celebrate the 20th anniversary date of the book Mindfulness in Plain English, publisher Wisdom Publications deemed today, September 12, 2011 Mindfulness Day. What is mindfulness? Taken directly from the Day of Mindfulness website: Mindfulness is the practice of developing presence in all aspects of our lives—whether we are working, driving, gardening, cleaning, or having …Read the full article
Jul 5, 2011
“How Do I Deal with Me?”
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This post is inspired by a woman who attended my stress management presentation last week and wanted to know: “How do I deal with me?” No matter where she went, she shared, she felt stressed. She began to think she was in fact the problem. After a solid discussion with the group, she asked me …Read the full article
Jun 24, 2011
In Pictures: Stressed Out vs Maintaining Composure
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On Thursday I presented two stress management programs at the GMAC annual conference in Boston. One of the activities included the following exercise: First to think about people in your life (or yourself!) who are completely stressed out. How do they act? What do they say and do? How do you they make you feel? …Read the full article
Jun 16, 2011
5 Simple Tips to a Healthier You
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I recently responded to a HARO (help a reporter out) query seeking tips for an article 30 Days to a Healthier You. Below are the tips I shared for a healthier you! Take a few deep breaths. Deep breaths can help feel less overwhelmed, stressed, and give you a clear thinking slate for positive action. …Read the full article
