If you look at your overall life, there are always things that you could be thankful for that we sometimes forget to see and appreciate - whether that’s the gift of health, the comfort of a home, a loving family or friends or small moments that brighten your day, like a kind gesture. These are the sorts of things we know we should be grateful for, but sometimes forget or take for granted. Beyond that, when we look deeper, we can also foster gratitude for even the most challenging experiences … [Read more...] about The Sweet Spot of GRATITUDE
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Using Personal Growth to Predict Good Fortune
Have you ever tucked a fortune cookie into your pocket because you liked what it said? Or have you looked at your horoscope and had your stomach sink in disappointment? Common, fess up, you have done it and I have, too! But why do we let such things have even a fleeting moment of negative influence on our day? That little message tucked in that fortune cookie can be a powerful reminder of possibilities, dreams or personal attributes that often get forgotten in everyday life. Regardless of … [Read more...] about Using Personal Growth to Predict Good Fortune
A Prescription from the Dying that will Revitalize your Life & Private Practice Business
Balancing your intentional life and your intentional holistic business... As practitioners, we all care deeply about our clients and running a thriving, holistic business. But are you letting your business and client needs erode your own wellbeing, leaving your fuel tank on empty? Left unchecked over time, this is the recipe that practitioner burnout is made of. But we often don't notice the signs indicating our lack of balance or our growing need for revitalization. Our busy practice has us … [Read more...] about A Prescription from the Dying that will Revitalize your Life & Private Practice Business
Global Alignment’s Pause for a Cause: Walk In Her Shoes
A closer look at CARE A great cause reminds me of what truly matters in the world and all that I have to be grateful for. A great cause helps me pause in the middle of my life routine and busy work day to regain a global perspective. I named my business “Global Alignment” to remind my team and myself how we can positively impact the world by aligning in our sameness instead of separating in our differences. Can we remember to replace “I” with “We” in a global way? Beyond our global … [Read more...] about Global Alignment’s Pause for a Cause: Walk In Her Shoes
The Essence of Gratitude and its Contribution to Your Happiness
“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.” Cicero We all understand the word gratitude. Our mothers taught us to say "please" and "thank you" at the appropriate times. We learned to write letters of thanks to distant relatives who spent birthday cards. These were important lessons growing up. However, was this really teaching us about gratitude at a deeper level? Does this form of gratitude help to foster happiness? Gratitude is defined as "a feeling … [Read more...] about The Essence of Gratitude and its Contribution to Your Happiness
