The Power of the Mind to Overcome Fear
As I stood at the edge of the cliff glancing back over my shoulder, I knew I had a choice to make.
OK, let me back up. No pun intended (you’ll see).
One Time at a Dude Ranch…
Ten years ago I went to a dude ranch (aka western guest ranch) in Arizona for a week-long workshop on corporate communication. Actually, that was the stated purpose of the workshop. It was actually more like a week of life-changing introspection and personal growth.
Our dude ranch was situated in the Saguaro National Park, part of the Sonoran Desert just miles from Tucson. I was with a group of 20 for a “master class.”
There were horseback rides, desert walks, and a smudging ceremony.
But I hadn’t seen anything in the promotional materials about hurtling down the side of a cliff.
Physical Wellness: Breaking Barriers
This morning I decided to go for a run.
Which is interesting, actually, because I’m not a runner.
So yes, sometimes I run when I have to. Like when it’s raining and I don’t want to get wet.
Or when I’m at the beach and the sand is too hot.
That’s the kind of runner I am.
So, as I found myself lacing up my “running” shoes this morning, only one thought was going through my head. “I’m not a runner.”
And then I went out and ran.
I ran three miles. And it felt great.
Flow State – How do We Get in the Flow?
We all love to be in the flow state. You know – that magical moment when you are so in the groove that the work you’re doing seems almost effortless. You no longer look for interruptions to rescue you from the drudgery of your task – instead, you avoid interruptions like the plague.
The flow state can even make you feel almost superhuman. But it can be so elusive. Why is this? And how can we get in flow state more often?
6 Tips for Achieving Wellness in the Home Office
Has this Coronavirus thing sent you scrambling to set up a home office? How’s that going for you? I know, it’s a love-hate thing. I’ve been doing it for over 22 years. Read on.
My Telework Story
In 1997, I stopped my daily commute into D.C. and started working from home. This was before home offices were a thing. And when the Internet was just becoming a thing. Which made my foray into the home office world just a wee bit crazy. But 22 years in and I’m here to tell you – I ain’t never going back to a regular office. (My grammar may have slipped, but my slippers and I – we’re fine.)
Opportunity and Flexibility: Home Office for the Win
A home office provides two things I’m pretty big on: opportunity and flexibility. These can vastly improve your quality of life. A home office isn’t going to force you to exercise in place of your morning commute, or choose a healthy salad over a bowl of ice cream for lunch (hypothetical example, of course). But the home office provides the opportunity and flexibility to have that more balanced and healthy life you’ve been dreaming of.
Figuring it all out takes some practice. Right now you might feel like you’re barely surviving. Between the kids and the dog and the unfortunate timing of the UPS guy, it can be tough. But you’re home. And you love home, right? Tweak things as you go. You’ve got this.
Here are a few suggestions to help you not only survive, but thrive in your new home office environment.