Balance- what does it really mean? Balance- what a popular topic these days! Finding a work-life balance, being balanced in body, mind and soul, eating a balanced meal, balancing work, play and learning But what does it really mean? When I ask my clients what balance means to them, most have no idea initially, and find it a good exercise to reflect on For some it means spending more time with family and/or fun and less time on work, for ...

Asthma: Exercise for Life! It is estimated that 17 million people in America have asthma, with 5 million being under the age of 18 Asthma, which is Greek for “to pant”, is a chronic lung disease that triggers episodes of coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath which is caused by an inflammation of the lungs that result in the airways to narrow It can take place at any age, and appears to have a genetic link Although its symptoms are ...

The Incredible Human Psyche Deep within the realm of your subconscious is the centrifuge, or cerebral core of all Human possibilities Therein, lies the key to The intriguing Human psyche - more complex than the metamorphosing cocoon, and more phenomenal than the human brain could ever imagine Deep within the realm of your subconscious is the centrifuge, or cerebral core of all Human possibilities Therein, lies the key to the supernatural, heightened spirituality and the unique potential of overcoming obstacles, ...

Are You Tired of Insomnia? How frustrating! Day after day of sleepless nights, begging for the sweet release of sleep Insomnia The common sleeping problem that has many people around the world concerned The consequences that this disorder can inflict on folks can be downright punishing Endless hours of looking repeatedly at your clock while moving around in your bed It's mental and emotional agony that we can do without Having to stick it out the next day after another sleepless night ...

That Was No Gorilla, That Was My Inattentional Blindness If you were watching a basketball game and someone in a gorilla costume stomped across the court pounding his chest, you'd notice, wouldn't you?According to psychologist Dan Simons, there's only a 50% chance you would! It's called "inattentional blindness" or "change blindness" - being too focused to see things right in front of our eyesAccording to a fascinating article in "The Carleton Voice," by Jack El-Hai, when Simons had subjects watch ...

Are You Looking for that Perfect Relationship? If you ARE looking for that perfect relationship, stop reading this article and do one of two things: (1) Go to one of those websites that promises something like that and be “taken” again, or (2) Brush up on your emotional intelligence skills Looking for anything perfect is an unrealistic expectation Promising that is a ploy people use to sell you things! It’s also a personality trait that will make your life miserable ...

Are You a "Right-Fighter"? Do you find yourself struggling to "win" arguments? Do people ask you why you always have to be right? Does conflict you engage in typically end with you having the last word, but no one feels good about the argument? Do arguments you engage in usually escalate to shouting and anger? If you have said yes to any of these questions, you are likely a right-fighter! What is a "Right-Fighter" A right-fighter is someone who struggles ...

Slimming Solutions Here are 5 solutions to slimming:1 Set Mini-Goals: Try setting short-term or "mini" goals to help you achieve your goal of shedding the excess weight Keep in mind that your mini goals should be specific and realistic, and they should have a measurable outcome Setting your target in specific, measurable terms will increase your chances of accomplishing your long term goal of losing those unwanted pounds In addition, remember to be realistic If you've been consuming over ...

Top Five Journal Exercises Keeping a journal is a form of creative expression that enhances the creativity coaching process Keeping a journal develops emotional awareness, reinforces self-esteem and aids in problem-solving Keeping a journal also provides a written record of artistic growth, struggle and change Here are some basic exercises that I use throughout the creativity coaching process DIALOGUE: Writing a dialogue between one or more subjects helps to identify and separate emotions, ideas, issues and influences in a given creative ...

Are You a Martryr to Your Job? I think we know of martyrs who have died for great causes They had a "calling" to become sacrificial to a purpose larger than they had imagined Is being a martyr to a job the same? I think not Surprisingly, many people keep a job that is either dreadful, boring or just plain harmful to one's being I think the reasons for staying with a bad job are: Fear of making a change ...