Have you experienced overwhelm or stress these past few months? Has it thrown you off or have you asked ‘why bother?’ I’ve definitely experienced these emotions during the past months with the unpredictability of the times. And I was also…
Are you creating a healthy organizational culture? Are you checking in with your team members about their well-being? Unfortunately, according to a Limeade Institute survey, many leaders may be missing this mark. 77% of managers said that they were genuinely caring for…
My question today is, “When you’re out of sorts, are you productive? Are you able to lead well?” When we’re feeling stressed out, we’re not showing up as our best selves. I recognize that it’s difficult right now. A phrase…
Recently, I was talking to my brother, and we talked about how folks have been stating that 2020 has been an awful year and that they can’t wait until it’s over. Remember this year started with the Australian wildfires which…
A few days ago, I was having a conversation with my brother. And I totally mispronounced, ‘pneumonia.’ He said, “Huh, what are you saying? Oh, you mean nuh·mow·nyuh.” This whole time, my brain had always seen a ph in front…
I’m originally from Nashville, the home of country music. Years ago, I was eating dinner with my family at our favorite Mexican place, La Paz. A tall woman walked in with a few folks, wearing a black trench coat and…
I remember once hearing a friend say … ‘My practice is my life.’ I didn’t know what that meant. Hmm, my practice is my life. My practice is my life. Ok. Let’s be curious. When did I start shifting my…
A week ago, Rishi Kapoor, a famous Indian actor, died. This sparked nostalgia for Bollywood music so I started playing some tunes on Spotify. Music has the ability to spark memories, and for me, it was coming home after parties…
Calling all dog lovers! Last month was Hugo, my dog’s, birthday – tried to get a selfie with him at the park. Above will have to suffice. Every morning, Hugo and I go to the park where he runs off-leash.…
Life’s challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they’re supposed to help you discover who you are. – Bernice Johnson Reagon We’re settling into a new ‘normal.’ I’ve been reflecting on how I want to show up during these difficult times.…
Indulge me in a little trip down memory lane. “Please don’t send that letter! You’ll get in trouble.” “She hurt my family, and I want her to know that I won’t ever accept her.” This exchange happened when I was…
We are now seven weeks into the new year. How is your year going so far? Did you start your year off with new year’s resolutions or as I like to call them, practices? I made a declaration on January…