Set Limits…But Don’t Expect People to Like It

Levels to Setting Limits Loss and care taking have deepened my experience of setting healthy boundaries. My father died from cancer 4 years ago this month. My mom was diagnosed with moderate Alzheimer’s shortly after my father’s death. Walking alongside those painful experiences with them meant (and continues to mean) that I had to be … Read more

Building a Business…Dealing with Challenges and Obstacles

Building a Business I often find myself having conversations with people about their careers. The majority of these conversations are about starting a business or growing a business. I believe that starting a business and sticking with it is a courageous act. Like so many things that are worthwhile, there will be many challenges and … Read more

Today Didn’t Go as Planned

Less than 5 Minutes on the Treadmill Today I decided to go to the gym. It would have been my first time this year. I feel better when I get to the gym regularly for a 1 hour walk and 5 minute cool down. Less than 5 minutes after settling upon the right treadmill, I … Read more

Cultivating Self Discipline

What Does it Mean to Be Self Disciplined? There is probably a thin line between being self disciplined and being inflexible. If that is the case, I’d like to get close to that thin line. I define self discipline as: The ability to set limits on what is not productive or not adding value to … Read more