We are hardwired for storytelling. It has been part of the human experience long before there was written language.
Tag: The Integrated LIfe
I just learned that March 26th is National “Make Up Your Own Holiday” Day! What a great idea. My problem is that there are way too many things to celebrate and I can’t seem to choose one.
Our written words take our thoughts, which often circle obsessively in our minds, out of that inner loop to a place outside of ourselves.
A coaching client recently said to me, “I just want to check out of my life for a while! Is that wrong?” From my perspective the only thing wrong with this is calling it a “check out.” Some great tips on how to “check in” with your life.
Aging – the fear monger of the Western world. Our fear of death, the regret of a life not lived, the fear of afterlife, the fear there is none, the fear of losing control of our bodies and our minds all rule life for the aging
Whether it be an extenuating circumstance, holiday time festivities, a house full of guests or the slippery slope of ignoring a habit we desire to change, when disengagement happens, it’s often hard to rev up our engine and start down the road again.
An accountability partner is someone of your profession, or any person who holds similar life values and sensibilities, with whom you meet on a regular basis.
It doesn’t matter who you are – a corporate CEO or an elementary school teacher … – the qualities that embody emotional intelligence can and should be cultivated.
I am certain you’ve heard the phrase, “You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make it drink.” Well, it’s true and wise phrase, not just for horses, but for people, too.
Plynn Gutman 