Yes, I'm spending more time on social media now more than ever. I'm finding it to be the most efficient way to check in with society in general regarding the emotions we are moving through during our global pandemic experience. It's a way for me to get outside of my own bubble for a bit …
Catastrophizing
Why do we often plot out the worst case scenario in our minds? Something that hasn't happened yet and we are making up stories about how awful it could be. I caught this in action a few days ago reading a post in a private Facebook group. It went something along the lines of ,"My …
I Don’t Know Is Not An Answer
In my world, I no longer get to say I don't know. If I try to, the standard come back from any coach I'm working with will inevitably be, "What if you did know?" At first it was a maddening mind game for me, but now I've come to expect this response. I don't always …
What’s Your Excuse?
"Excuses are nails that build the house of failure." I first heard this phrase from my ex-manager and good friend many years ago. Of course, she would always use it in the context of work, though it's fair to say that said context had to do with meeting a big goal and any push back …