You know that heart-stopping moment when you try to change lanes, only to realize that someone is in your blind spot?
Blind spots aren’t just for driving. In life and leadership, we all have blind spots—things others see clearly that we don’t.
The tricky part? Blind spots aren’t always glaring flaws. Often, they’re our good intentions getting lost in translation. So, how do you uncover them?
Here’s a simple twist that will make a big difference: Ask for advice instead of feedback. 🗣
This slight shift makes people more likely to offer constructive, actionable insights—without triggering defensiveness. Plus, it builds trust and strengthens relationships. ... See MoreSee Less
Rather than trying to make drastic changes, pick one behavior and integrate it into your day.
Want to start a gratitude practice? Do it while you brush your teeth. Want to take deep breaths? Practice while you make coffee. Adding a new habit to an existing one makes it easier to stick with it.
Humor changes your biochemistry, emotions, thoughts, and behavior. 😆
A positive mood boosts your immune system! Whether you find your laughter through being around friends, going to a comedy show, watching funny movies, or just being goofy, don’t underestimate the power of a belly laugh and a sense of humor. ... See MoreSee Less
When something stressful happens, there are really 2 different things taking place.
There's the thing that is happening, and then there is the story that you tell yourself about the thing that's happening.
The story is where criticism, judgment, self-doubt, and shame come in.
Whatever you have going on in your life right now, take a step back and try to view it from a third-person perspective. See if you can separate the facts from the story you tell yourself about it.
If we can start to separate the situation from the story, the story becomes much less scary because we realize it is one we're telling.
This makes it easier to accept where you are without judgment, self-doubt, and shame. What we practice grows stronger. 📕 ... See MoreSee Less
Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve always loved McDonald's, but I had no idea how life-changing my experience with them would be.
Staying in the Dallas Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas allowed us to be close to Evan during his first psychiatric hospitalization. They cared for us so we could care for him. 💛
I’m so grateful to have an opportunity to give back and speak for their amazing team. ... See MoreSee Less
Do you ever wake up and think, “Wow, how did I get here so fast?”
You’ve checked all the right boxes—went to school, built a career, and picked up some valuable lessons along the way. Maybe you have kids, pets, plants, or all three, but chances are you have a whole lot of responsibilities.
I’m turning 50 next month, and I’ve been thinking a lot about “midlife.” Here’s the thing about life - most of us live it on autopilot. Monday starts a race to the weekend, and when you finally get there, you spend it doing all the things you didn’t have time to do during the week. We repeat this cycle, minus a few holidays and vacations, until we retire or die.
There are many ways to have a midlife reinvention (and no, it doesn’t require a crisis). ⬇️ ... See MoreSee Less
I used to ask this all of the time. Even retired 10 years I’m amazed at where and how we ended up here! The reality is being focused not on the money or end result (promotion or raise) but on doing the right thing and making decisions that you can live and sleep with makes the difference. It’s part of why you have the family you enjoy. Why you have the ranch and amazing critters that enrich your life and family!
Want to attract beautiful things into your life? You have to believe you’re worth it. What’s your go-to mantra to remind yourself? #MindfulMonday... See MoreSee Less
I don't feel lucky. I see people whose houses have burned down, who have lost their jobs, and who have had other misfortunes happen to them. I feel that I am not any more worthy of beautiful things than those folks. I think if I have better circumstances at this time, my role is to ask how can I help people who have hard times?
You know that heart-stopping moment when you try to change lanes, only to realize that someone is in your blind spot?
Blind spots aren’t just for driving. In life and leadership, we all have blind spots—things others see clearly that we don’t.
The tricky part? Blind spots aren’t always glaring flaws. Often, they’re our good intentions getting lost in translation. So, how do you uncover them?
Here’s a simple twist that will make a big difference: Ask for advice instead of feedback. 🗣
This slight shift makes people more likely to offer constructive, actionable insights—without triggering defensiveness. Plus, it builds trust and strengthens relationships. ... See MoreSee Less
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Rather than trying to make drastic changes, pick one behavior and integrate it into your day.
Want to start a gratitude practice? Do it while you brush your teeth. Want to take deep breaths? Practice while you make coffee. Adding a new habit to an existing one makes it easier to stick with it.
#MindfulMonday #habitstacking #AtomicHabits #jamesclear ... See MoreSee Less
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Humor changes your biochemistry, emotions, thoughts, and behavior. 😆
A positive mood boosts your immune system! Whether you find your laughter through being around friends, going to a comedy show, watching funny movies, or just being goofy, don’t underestimate the power of a belly laugh and a sense of humor. ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
When something stressful happens, there are really 2 different things taking place.
There's the thing that is happening, and then there is the story that you tell yourself about the thing that's happening.
The story is where criticism, judgment, self-doubt, and shame come in.
Whatever you have going on in your life right now, take a step back and try to view it from a third-person perspective. See if you can separate the facts from the story you tell yourself about it.
If we can start to separate the situation from the story, the story becomes much less scary because we realize it is one we're telling.
This makes it easier to accept where you are without judgment, self-doubt, and shame. What we practice grows stronger. 📕 ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve always loved McDonald's, but I had no idea how life-changing my experience with them would be.
Staying in the Dallas Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas allowed us to be close to Evan during his first psychiatric hospitalization. They cared for us so we could care for him. 💛
I’m so grateful to have an opportunity to give back and speak for their amazing team. ... See MoreSee Less
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Love this!
Midweek reminder. 💡 ... See MoreSee Less
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Do you ever wake up and think, “Wow, how did I get here so fast?”
You’ve checked all the right boxes—went to school, built a career, and picked up some valuable lessons along the way. Maybe you have kids, pets, plants, or all three, but chances are you have a whole lot of responsibilities.
I’m turning 50 next month, and I’ve been thinking a lot about “midlife.” Here’s the thing about life - most of us live it on autopilot. Monday starts a race to the weekend, and when you finally get there, you spend it doing all the things you didn’t have time to do during the week. We repeat this cycle, minus a few holidays and vacations, until we retire or die.
There are many ways to have a midlife reinvention (and no, it doesn’t require a crisis). ⬇️
... See MoreSee Less
Time for a midlife reinvention?
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If you don’t want to move, change careers, or make a dramatic change, there are lots of other ways to have a midlife reinvention.2 CommentsComment on Facebook
I used to ask this all of the time. Even retired 10 years I’m amazed at where and how we ended up here! The reality is being focused not on the money or end result (promotion or raise) but on doing the right thing and making decisions that you can live and sleep with makes the difference. It’s part of why you have the family you enjoy. Why you have the ranch and amazing critters that enrich your life and family!
Yes please!
Want to attract beautiful things into your life? You have to believe you’re worth it. What’s your go-to mantra to remind yourself? #MindfulMonday ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you, great reminder!
I don't feel lucky. I see people whose houses have burned down, who have lost their jobs, and who have had other misfortunes happen to them. I feel that I am not any more worthy of beautiful things than those folks. I think if I have better circumstances at this time, my role is to ask how can I help people who have hard times?