Often our response when stressed is counter to what we really need.  It helps to practice mindfulness in the best of times so we can show up as we intend during the hardest of times.

It is worthwhile to create a daily or weekly practice of asking ourselves, what helps us feel alive?  It can enhance our resilience even in difficult times.

Enhancing the quality of our conversations, can enhance the quality of our relationships.  The program is derived from a book entitled, Crucial Conversations.

When we are hooked by other's judgments, it is an opportunity to learn more about ourselves.

Many of us struggle with the internal critical voices that judge, demand perfection and generally make us miserable. It is possible to tame the voices with persistent and gentle work.

 Is it naive to believe in the inherent goodness of humans?

 The book Leadership Presence by Halpern and Lubar takes lessons from acting to help us cultivate an authentic and powerful presence.

 Working the intentions can be quite powerful when combined with action.  A few tips.

 Sport psychologist, Gary Mack, shares the key ingredients in the mental game of professional sports.  These lessons can be applied to every day life.

In our culture we tend to focus on "stuff" and miss the beauty of the spaces. And forget it is not so much about what you do, but how you do it.