Resolutions – Bah!

Resolution Smezolution! The beginning of a CBS television show we watched recently, really got me thinking.  The scene was not integral to the overall plot, but it set the stage.  I was struck because it was so typical.  Two boys of about 12 years of age were hanging out together at the end of a [...]

Is This the Right Time to Start a Business?

Is this really the right time to be opening a business?  I mean with the economy and all? I answer these questions with a yes and a no.  Here are the factors that I believe should be seriously considered before beginning any business at any time, but especially now. First, it really depends on a [...]

The Value of You!

“If you really do put a small value upon yourself, rest assured that the world will not raise your price.” ~ Anonymous   Do you value yourself as much as you should? If you do, how does it show in your life? And if you don’t, what is missing in your life because of this? [...]

New Year Resolutions

Now, when I sit down and plan my work strategic plan, all I have to do is ask myself is how each action will work to bring more joy into my life.

Little Steps Toward the Sun

“The sun – my almighty physician.” ~ Thomas Jefferson I heard from many people that they feel they are in a mire of sluggishness and overall ‘funk.’  It’s not unexpected with the days getting colder and shorter here in New England.  This feeling is also a side effect of the constant negative information we are [...]

Each Day is a New Chance

The problem is when we are in the midst of the lows, we have a tendency to focus our attention there and thus keep ourselves stuck there longer.

What are You Willing to Risk?

When you recognize that you can let go of some circumstances and move forward to something better, the thoughts surrounding the risk of making change start to shift.

Avoid Career Change Mistakes!

“We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained.” Marie Curie Don’t be mistaken, making any career change is a big deal. The reason I work with people going through this process is because I appreciate how encompassing [...]

Research a Job and then Decide!

As clients are going through career change, many ideas and opportunities present themselves. Having choices, without solid information, can make decision making difficult. Here are some suggestion to help make the process easier

How to Develop a Better Attitude About Your Job

By reframing the way you are looking at a situation, you immediately begin to react to it differently. So your goal here, is to look at the specific things that you dislike about the job you are in now, especially how you describe the situation, and then find words and descriptors that will help you keep a more positive attitude about it.