Do You Need a Time Out?
The concept of taking a day of rest once a week is nothing new. The ancient Jews did it. I grew up in a faith that also encouraged it. What I’ve learned later in life is that a day of rest is not only advisable, I actually experience more balance in my life when I take the time to participate in this practice. In February, I went to a conference in Los Angeles called “Spark & Hustle.” My good friend invited me and being that it’s only a short plane ride away, I accepted. I wasn’t sure what to expect as...
read moreLeap of Faith – from the Heart
I had all kinds of ideas about what I was going to post today. There’s some really juicy stuff percolating in my brain and whizzing around on my laptop. But a conversation I had this afternoon brought me back to the importance of the basics – and it starts with our hearts. So the question to ask yourself today is “what am I acting on in faith - in my life/business?” Notice the word “acting” is in there. What are you doing, in your life/business, without knowing how the outcome will look, that you know...
read moreHow to Be Happy Everyday
“Happiness” is a loaded concept. It’s something many of us strive for – in our lives, businesses, relationships – pretty much everywhere. We like the feeling of being “happy.” It feels good to be happy. We often treat it as the “superior emotion” connecting it to positive experiences and the “warm fuzzies.” Yet, like all emotions, “happiness” can be elusive and fleeting. It’s often hard to stay connected to “happy” because we don’t understand...
read more6 Meaningful Ways to Connect
Being a “Lone Ranger” is something that comes natural to many introverts. Many of us enjoy working alone in reflection without broken concentration or expectation of interaction and “on the spot” thinking/talking. Yet, as humans, we are wired for connection in community to other humans. So it may come as no shock that we often feel disconnected, lonely or sad when we hole ourselves up for too long. There is a delicate balance between connecting and recharging our batteries with alone time. When I built my business in Southern...
read morePerfectionism, Procrastination and Performance… Oh My!
Perfection. Procrastination. Performance. Words that begin with the letter “p?” Yes. The perfect recipe for disaster? Absolutely. The best way to get out of your head and get things done? Er… no! Anyone can fall into this trap, but it seems to happen quite frequently for us introverts. You can feel me, can’t you? You want to make sure your program/design/writing is completely perfect before releasing it into the wild for scrutiny. So, sadly, it stays at 80% completion – like, forever. You like to think and think...
read more“Pedestal Branding” is SO “Out”
“Pedestal Branding.” You know what I’m talking about, don’t you? These people have experienced quite a bit of fame and notoriety. They’ve made a great living. And they are good – really good – at what they do. Their products and services have stood the test of time. But then they’ve “gone and done” something not so smart. Foolish, really. They became far too big for their britches and decided to put themselves on a pedestal. They are no longer accessible. They’ve insulated...
read moreIntroverted AND an Entrepreneur?
I imagine I must have been about 4 years old at the time. My Grandmother had taken me to the local Thrifty Acres store for ice cream. I was choosing my flavor when I spotted it – the hen in the box at the back of the room. She was sitting on top of a treasure trove of goodies stashed away in bright, colorful plastic eggs. For a mere quarter in the slot, one of her treasures could be mine. I remember she protested, but finally, my Grandmother gave me a quarter and I triumphantly stuck my lucky quarter in the slot and pushed the magic...
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