I was awakened by a strange noise about 7:30 in the morning. At first I worried that someone had broken in, but I soon learned that it was Baxter, the neighborhood tabby who makes himself at home wherever he chooses. This time Baxter had jumped up five feet into an open window to join me [...]
Ever feel like you’re trapped inside a snow globe and someone turned it over and gave it a good shake? When I’m not choosing a new adventure and my world turns upside down anyway, it can be very unnerving. It’s a good time to sit down and check in with myself. What part of me [...]
At the end of May I felt a lot like a slug. It was a familiar feeling, like slowly sinking over the edge into burn-out. Tasks loomed large and no amount of pushing seemed to get them done. I surveyed the situation and one major energy drain stood out. I had been putting time, energy and money [...]
As Americans our ancestors declared independence from taxation without representation in 1776. To take this important national holiday to a personal level, what have you declared independence from over the last few months or days?
Being with family over the Fourth gave me a great opportunity to learn from others who had successfully declared independence. A [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
Yes, can you imagine, some wise women are celebrating being 60! Entering new decades can sometimes seem like a daunting or dismal affair, not so for Jan Berg. Jan is a fellow coach and valued colleague at at invite.CHANGE, leadership development and coaching services, where she is a partner.
What made Jan’s birthday celebration so different? Women 50 [...]
Elizabeth Barrett Browning wrote “How do I love thee, Let me count the ways!” What if, each time we accepted that WE ARE ENOUGH, we are really saying to ourselves “I love you!” Over the last week there has been a ripple of recognition among women 50 and over that I talked with that we all [...]
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