Are your dreams big, bold, and audacious? Or do you limit yourself by fear, doubt, or even laziness? I’m talking about Thinking Big: thoughts and tips for taking your life vision from the everyday to the extraordinary. Warmly, Melanie Ott Inspirational Thought What lies behind us and what lies between us are tiny matters compared… [Read More]
Stop And Smell the Roses: Be Present Now
As the lazy days of summer are winding down, most of us are gearing up for fall and the return of regular schedules and commitments. As we prepare for this busier season, it’s important to pause, reflect, and Be Present. Practice savoring every moment to make the most of everything – big and small –… [Read More]
Move From Surviving to Thriving
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]
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]
Discovering & Working to Your Strengths
What are you good at? I mean, really good at? It might be a skill, like writing; it may be a more intangible quality, like listening or leading. Whatever it is, each of us has natural strengths. As 2013 kicks off, I’d like to discuss a key component in executing a satisfying and fulfilling life:… [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]