Monthly Archives: June 2010

What’s the Gem Hidden in My Current Discomforts?

Ever heard that feeling bad, may be good?!!  Until we acknowledge reoccurring discomfort and decide to do something about it, things rarely improve.  In a conversation with a colleague this week I was reminded of how we, as women, often have years of conditioning that suggests that we should tend to other’s needs first.  This [...]

Access Your Inner Hero for Changes that Stick

What do coming of age boys and women 50 and over coming back from burn-out have in common?  If you have seen the new version of Karate Kid , you know that the star, Dre Parker a 12 year old boy, is forced to move to a new country (China).  When he arrives he has [...]

Lights, camera, action… enter Drama Queen stage right

For years I’ve know I had a penchant for drama, but I thought I had reduced the Queen’s role to a bit part.  As Memorial Day weekend approached I had a newsletter deadline looming.  The topic was burn-out and after two versions, I had no satisfaction.  I turned to a trusted advisor and she nailed it, [...]