Create Your Personal Vision

Create Your Personal Vision

Over the past month, I’ve been sharing exercises to help you begin thinking about your personal vision.  I asked you to think about your core values, come up with your bucket list, and reflect on your purpose in life.  Now it’s time to pull all of that together and...
What’s Your Purpose in Life?

What’s Your Purpose in Life?

Throughout August, we’ve been working on exercises to help you create a long-term vision for your life.  We started by focusing on identifying your “Core Values” and then had you think about “27 Things I Want to Do Before I Die.” This...
What’s on Your Bucket List?

What’s on Your Bucket List?

Last week I asked you to think about your core values, which can provide a framework for creating your long-term vision of the future you desire.  This week let’s take another step towards building your vision.  When I work with coaching clients, I give them a packet...
What Are Your Core Values?

What Are Your Core Values?

Why am I asking you about your core values?  Your core values highlight what you stand for and guide your decisions, behaviors, and actions.  They help to identify what’s most important to you.  If you know what you value, you can intentionally live in alignment with...
Build Resilience by Tapping into Your Inner Optimist

Build Resilience by Tapping into Your Inner Optimist

Throughout July, I’ve been focusing on sharing techniques with you for building resilience. It’s all about approaching challenges with a positive attitude and growth mindset.  Here’s another exercise for you to try. Take a “seat” in the pessimistic mindset chair....
Build Resilience with Inspirational Mentors

Build Resilience with Inspirational Mentors

I had the good fortune of working for a fantastic boss who was also my coach and mentor.  I admired her ability to look for the positive in every situation and approach obstacles as opportunities to learn.  Even though we have not worked together for about eight...