We all get stuck from time to time – especially during times of transition. There is that vulnerable place – when going through a change. It’s unsettling and uncertain. We think we’re on the right track but there’s a part of us that wants to stay in the comfort zone – for better or for …
Perhaps it’s time to emerge from the COVID cave! I recently was listening to the podcast Freakonomics on the topic of “fresh starts.” But, are fresh starts an effective way to change? The short answer from my experience is “yes” and “no.” Behavioral scientists talk about the fresh start effect as the human tendency to …
Maybe you’re like me – longer term life goals seem far off and not easily attainable. Taking smaller steps and having mini successes has been helpful to me… and for my clients. The farther out one plans, the harder it is to follow through on desired goals/actions. Many of us have a hard time knowing …
Perhaps you’re like me. This time of year triggers introspection about what’s important in life – especially moving forward. I am passionate about how our generation has the chance to live our later years with even more life satisfaction and meaning than our parents did. Given this is a “family” time of year, let me …
You may find yourself staying in the same job or life situation even though you have bigger dreams. Below are tips and resources to move from status quo to status GO! While transitioning to later life brings opportunity, it also challenges us to step into new ways of being. I’ve also included one of my …
We’ve all been waiting for COVID to end to get on with life. For me, I put off a number of projects and goals during the last 20 months. None of us are happy with the “new normal” but life goes on. Being able to adapt and go with the flow is certainly easier than …
We’re often too hard on ourselves. We’ve survived these past epic times of isolation, not seeing smiles in public, fear of getting sick and much more. If you were lucky enough not to endure the loss of a loved one, why has it been hard to snap back now that you’ve been vaccinated? You might …
I’m stuck when I’m not taking some kind of action. I keep looking for things to change, but thinking about it isn’t getting me there. Funny how that happens. Then, I can go to a place of feeling bad about not doing what I think I want to do. Most of us have these thoughts …
Here we all are, facing yet another transition – somewhat out of COVID times yet many of us aren’t feeling jazzed about it. A recent New York Times article on languishing went viral and hits the mark for many. In short it means, “I’m OK but not feeling focused or motivated.” You are not alone …
If you’re feeling like major changes seem to happen for you every couple years, you’re not alone, according to the book, Life Is In The Transitions by Bruce Feiler. He writes major “life disruptors” – both positive and negative – happen on average every 12-18 months. And, the pace of life changes are happening faster than they used …