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Unless you’re a member of a very, very small number of people who make New Year’s resolutions and actually keep them, it’s time to stop hitting your head against the wall by creating unrealistic expectations. Take some common resolutions: Lose weight Exercise more Stop smoking…

Somehow, I think I am missing the genetic code that allows me to celebrate my successes. Maybe it’s the echo of my father’s voice in my head reminding me that “self-praise stinks.” Well, maybe there’s a difference between ‘self-praise’ and acknowledgment of positive intentions, positive…

I hosted a Zoom session for Chapter X. The purpose was to gather—without agenda—and just “be” together. One of my favorite moments was when participants talked about their post-COVID aspirations. Here are a few of their comments: To feel normal again Go out to dinner…

How do we replace the idea of achievement with fulfillment? Moving from success to significance is all about having a longer term impact, according to executive coach Joe Casey.  Joe is the founder of Retirement Wisdom, where he applies his experience and care to help…

Who are you and what is your purpose? It’s a big question and the one we ask ourselves over and over again. There is no blueprint or book that can answer the question. There is only the thinking, trying, assessing and learning that comes with…

If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it is that there are just too many things that are beyond our control. We can’t control the activities of the government, other people’s choices and pretty much anything else. But it has also highlighted that there are things…

COVID Fatigue ZOOM Fatigue Politics Fatigue Mask-wearing Fatigue These terms trip off the tongue to describe the weariness involved in dealing with the current state of the world. The mental drain coming from stress creates levels of ill-health and emotional dissatisfaction. Yeah, I know, it…