At last spring and nearly summer have arrived. For a while it felt the air might never warm and the trees might not bud. But they have … and just as the earth wakes up with longer days and warmer weather, so do we. In this Leap Forward Coaching newsletter we discuss how to Flourish… [Read More]
Mindfulness
Take Care of YOU …
How do YOU take care of YOU? Do you intentionally care for yourself, regularly, occasionally, or not at all? Self care plays an important role in your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. When you intentionally take care of your body, your mind, and your spirit, you will reap the benefits of greater vitality and resilience…. [Read More]
Finding the Line Between Doing & Being
It can be difficult to discern between doing and being, especially when it feels like you don’t even have a moment to stop, breathe, and assess your needs, resources, and actions. In fact, many times the line is fuzzy: are you going to that holiday party because you want to spend the evening with your… [Read More]
Do Less, Be More
If your holiday season has become more about doing than about being, try this simple exercise: make a list of things you are not going to do this holiday season. This can help you refocus your energy away from your ballooning to-do list and on to the more important things this season. For home blogger… [Read More]
Happy Thanksgiving from Leap Forward Coaching!
“We are human beings, not human doings.” ~ Neale Donald Walsh Thanksgiving and the winter holidays are a wonderful time full of food, family, and festivities. Sometimes, however, it can feel like this season is so full of doing that we forget about being. This holiday season, I’d like to challenge you to do less… [Read More]
Anything, Not Everything
Ultimately, the decision to say no comes down to a simple-yet-complex statement: you can do anything you want, you just can’ t do everything. Time, energy, and interest are finite. It is impossible to pursue every opportunity, and it is unwise to pursue most opportunities. So how do you decide which opportunities are worth passing… [Read More]
Saying No & the Fear Of Missing Out
Fear Of Missing Out – popularly dubbed “FOMO” – is a form of anxiety associated with social media. As Psych Central says, it is “the fear of missing out on something or someone more interesting, exciting or better than what we’re currently doing.” Fear of missing out is also a common reason for feeling unable… [Read More]
Be Interesting by Becoming Interested
Dale Carnegie once said, “You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you.” In my latest newsletter, I talked about how to become a more interesting person [hyperlink], and many of the ideas and tips… [Read More]
Happy Thanksgiving from Leap Forward Coaching! (Cultivating Generosity)
Thanksgiving evokes emotions and actions of gratitude – from expressions of gratefulness shared at the family dinner table and decorations bearing reminders to “Give Thanks” to feelings of plenty as we survey harvest’s bounty and the blessings in our own lives. Thanksgiving is also the perfect time to express generosity, both personally and professionally. This… [Read More]
Cultivate Lifelong Learning
September 2011 Lifelong Learning: Cultivating a Spirit of Curiosity and Intention Greetings! Welcome to the Leap Forward Coaching e-newsletter. Our topic for this edition is Lifelong Learning: cultivating a spirit of curiosity and intention for personal growth, to achieve your most meaningful goals, and your most fulfilled life. I hope you find at least one suggestion,… [Read More]