If you live long enough, you’ll face a time when grief and loss overwhelm you. One of my long-time business mentors received a terrible shock. His oldest son, who was in his late 40’s, was found dead in his car at the side of the interstate. The son …
Somehow, we’ve come to think that to be a leader we have to never take care of our own body and soul. Americans have fallen into the belief that going without vacations, personal retreats, and down time is the thing to do. I’ve heard hundreds of my clients …
At the New Year, the hashtag #startachange was trending on Twitter. Here are my top ten tips for being the leader of your life by starting a change for yourself right now. You can follow me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/suepainter1. 5 minutes of meditation or prayer before you …
Do you believe that you can end overwhelm? Can you describe what being overwhelmed feels like to you? One definition is “to be buried or drowned beneath a huge mass.” Sometimes when I’m listening to clients I’ll hear them describe overwhelm as feeling swamped, buried, or flooded. One woman said, …
Osteoporosis affects more than 40 million people in the United States, mostly women who are menopausal. Pat Collins, D.Ph., is a pharmacist who consults with patients about drug interactions and effects. She wrote this article pointing out the relationship of osteoporosis to some prescription drugs. Being informed about …
One sure sign of being a drama diva is letting outside circumstances pull you off your commitments to yourself or to others. Here’s an example. You committed to a morning walk for yourself 4 mornings a week. Your daughter constantly has trouble with her child care. At least once a …