When the alarm went off this morning, did you want to pull the covers back over your head and not face the day?
Is there a challenge you are facing that you feel STUCK in?
Feeling stuck stinks. We say this all the time in coaching.
Yet, because of the unique challenges of leadership, it’s easy to get stuck.
Everyone wants to be happier. I believe this to my core, yet sometimes we are unsure how to become happier.
Becoming happier doesn't have to be complicated.
The science behind happiness shows us that you're happier when you make choices that promote the release of the brain's "happy chemicals."
These chemicals are endorphins, dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin.
Here's a summary of what we've learned about the brain's "happy chemicals" and a dozen science-based and actionable steps you can take to become happier TODAY.
How stressful is your workplace? How stressed out are you -- especially at work?
Research from the American Institute of Stress cites the following statistics:
Stress causes 57% of US respondents to feel paralyzed.
63% of US workers are ready to quit their job to avoid work-related stress.
Chronic stress is commonplace at work with 94% of workers reporting feeling stress at work.
Those statistics are alarming -- especially given the effects of stress in the workplace.
Are you feeling stressed? Has it been a difficult week?
Sometimes when life feels overwhelming, the most helpful thing we can do is step back, take a deep breath, and allow for a few quiet moments to reframe our perspective.
When walking through stressful seasons (or just stressful situations), I use one particular breathing technique to help me do just that.
How passionate are you about what you do for a living? Are you struggling with your current role or position within your organization?
Statistically speaking, you are not alone.
Many people are unhappy with their current employment. A staggering statistic from Monster.com indicates that as many as 95% of workers are now considering changing their jobs.
Are anxiety and fear holding you back from reaching your true potential? They may be — more than you think!
Fear is something I've struggled with my whole life. It has robbed me of much joy and many opportunities. But fear doesn't have to get the last word -- even if it's in our wiring.
Did you know that the average person has between 12,000 and 60,000 thoughts per day — and of those thoughts, 80% are negative — and 95% of those are repetitive?
Why is that?
You have probably heard it said; leaders are readers. I agree. Leaders are readers. If you are a leader and don't particularly like to read, let me tell you why this needs to change.
Recently, I came across an article that described the benefits of reading (based upon statistical studies) and was blown away by the impact that reading can have on a person. Here are a few highlights of the benefits of reading.
Can you imagine how you would react if six months before the Covid-19 pandemic someone told you that schools across our country would shut down, churches would be closed to worship, and the economy would grind to a halt?
How would you feel if you knew people would be confined indoors for long stretches, hospitals would have to prioritize who they can treat, masks would be required to go into public spaces, there would be a shortage of coins, and the "tiger king" would become an instant celebrity?
And, all of this would be due to a virus!
You would probably be like, "Yeah. That sounds like the storyline of a good science fiction movie like I Am Legend, but it won't happen in the real world."
Dr. Richard Swenson famously described margin as, "the space between our loads and our limits." In margin, you find time to do what feeds your soul, take care of yourself, and breathe from the stress and demands of life.
Do you have margin in your life?
When you fail to create margin, you become overwhelmed and stressed out. And stress has some severe consequences on your health and functioning.
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