All Purpose Hands. . .

Hands are the chief organs for physically manipulating the environment. Through the hands, you express the love of doing, of forming for use, and of communicating and relating.

The hand, in expressing the love of doing and communicating is modified by its work. See how many different kinds of hands you can identify in today’s blog.

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Don't open your mouth!

We have the ability to communicate our thoughts in real time. We don’t need to plan what we’re going to say beforehand. That is great when we are brainstorming, or when there is an emergency and we need to issue a warning. It can be a problem when what we say on the spur of the moment is something we later wish we had either not said, or said differently.

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Overwhelmed? Simplify!

Seems one theme I’m hearing a lot with my clients is how overwhelmed they feel. The interesting part is that when we start unraveling the reasons for feeling overwhelmed many times it’s because their life is too complicated. . .

In a complex world, simplicity wins because it helps your brain be freer to make better decisions. Today I share 3 suggestions on how to simplify:  

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Bedroom Bankruptcy! Don’t let the stress from the work destroy your love relationship

We live in a stressful world. And stress is harmful to your sex life! Today I’m answering the question: How can I help my spouse when they are stressed? When dealing with stress as a couple, you are both responsible for your own self-care, AND for finding ways to be a support to your partner. With that understanding, let’s talk about some things that can be helpful.

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4 Common Barriers to Effective Communication and how to break them

We all know the frustration of hitting a barrier, a roadblock while traveling. It prevents progress. It usually means a stop in traffic that can extend for miles. In conversations, it's not uncommon for barriers to arise when opinions and worldviews clash. We are human, and because of it, we have an innate need to protect and affirm our beliefs and opinions. Many times this can result in defensive behaviors and uneasy situations. Today we explore communication barriers.

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4 Big Communication Mistakes and How To Avoid Them

Effective communication costs very little and the results can transform both you and your relationships. Communication and interpersonal skills are at the top of the list of what matters most today in leadership.  

In today’s post, I am going to share the worst communication mistakes behind some of the biggest problems leaders encounter. By learning to avoid them, you will save time and money, your influence will increase, and you will have better relationships too.

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Heart: The Power That Feeds Relationships

In the month of February, our society forces us to think about love and relationships. Valentine’s day is all about heart. It’s also Black History Month, inviting us to have a heart for diversity. Today I want to show you that relationships– being them in the workplace, at home, or with others– should also be about heart. Leading from the heart is the best way to lead businesses and families. 

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Why Do You Need A Winning Mindset

What is it that sets apart the very successful people from failures?  Is it a set of personality traits? Is it a particular group of habits? An increased appetite for power? A high intelligence score? I'm sure each of these factors can play a part in success. Yet, as research shows,  the fundamental difference between the wildly successful and the merely mediocre is not any inborn characteristic or individual learned behavior but how the person thinks about skills and learning in general.

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Me? Do I need to change anything?

Many times we talk about our desire or need to change. How many times do we really change?

As the first month of the year progresses, we keep taking inventory and thinking about what we need to change. We go back and forth between wanting to change and dreading the idea of change.

Find out how to get ready for change.

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To change or not to change?

We are in the last week of the year. Many take time to take inventory. and see if there’s anything they want to do differently next year.

Many people seek me because there’s something they want to change. Yet, not all of them are ready to change. What about you? Do you want to change anything? If you do, see what you need. . .

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Foolproof Brain Recipe for Happy Holidays

Do you smile or shudder when you think of the Christmas and New Year celebrations? Many people fear office, family, or friends gatherings because of past unpleasant experiences. It’s as if they prime their brain for “feel bad” vibes.

What if you tried something different this year? What if you decide to use your brain’s “feel good” power to add magic to the celebrations? Here’s a “brain recipe” for a Merry Christmas.

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Do you need to change anything?

Many times we talk about our desire to change. As the last month of the year progresses, we start taking inventory and thinking about what we need to change in the new year. We go back and forth between wanting to change and dreading the idea of change. You know deep down there are some things you really need to change, but how do you get ready to change? How can you get to that transformation that will signal you have really changed?

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