Jared*, a 26 year old elite athlete, knew he needed to strengthen his ability to block out distractions and connect with flow in order to achieve the level of success he wanted. I thought, who better than the 4-leggeds to help him practice getting into flow. Upon entering the arena, Jared was immediately drawn to the large female donkey and before long the two were easily moving in sync. H
owever, as soon as Jared labeled where he was going as “winning a medal,” the donkey stopped moving and firmly planted her feet. Jared was confused. When I asked him what he was aware of thinking and feeling, Jared stated that he felt “confident” and that nothing had changed in his thoughts or energy. Yet, the donkey […]
How to find your INNER WISDOM and let it be your guide in 5 steps.
What is Inner Wisdom? Within each of us is an inherent knowing that, if we allow it, will guide us to our own happiness. The trouble is, this inner knowing, wisdom, or intuition, is often covered up by louder interjections and contributions from the outside world, combined with inner self-talk, that masquerades as our wisdom. Don’t be fooled! Read on to learn how to find and follow your INNER WISDOM to a place of happiness, peace & authentic confidence!
Step 1: Be still & listen within – let go of outside influences! How can you possibly hear your inner wisdom if there is too much noise coming at you from all directions? […]
How to Say what you mean and Mean what you say – Tips for clear communication.
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” ― George Bernard Shaw
We all know how important communication is, but despite being aware of this fact, good communication can be hard to come by. For many, communicating needs and feelings is uncomfortable or even scary depending on the circumstances. Others may think that they are communicating clearly but find that they aren’t getting the results they should with clear communication. Sometimes emotion gets in the way and we forget how to communicate entirely! Strong, clear, engaging communication not only strengthens relationships and helps create more harmony, it allows us, the communicators, to feel heard. A sense of freedom and openness comes with effective communicating, leading to an overall sense of greater satisfaction, confidence and joy.
Follow these […]
Intentional Compassion in the Workplace
Studies show that compassion in the workplace has numerous benefits, among them are employee retention, decreased stress and improved health. Any endeavor to create change starts with setting a clear intention. Setting the intention to bring compassion into the workplace and setting the tone for a compassionate environment (cheerful greetings, thoughtful acts) is the first step. The second is helping people become aware of how they respond to stress and threat in social and work situations. The Strengths Deployment Inventory is a powerful tool that we use to help people understand the motives and values that drive their own and others behavior, which in turn increases compassion. This understanding combined with interactive training, enables individuals to lead with clarity and empathy, build stronger teams, and more effectively navigate conflict.
Another method for […]
The Power of Intention
“The power of intention is the power to manifest, to create, to live a life of unlimited abundance, and to attract into your life the right people at the right moments”. – Wayne Dyer.
When consciously set, intentions provide a powerful anchor that helps us to remember who we are, our goals & desires, and what’s most important to us. They connect us to our authentic selves and act as a guiding force for our thoughts and actions. Setting intentions and committing to them are powerful tools for self-growth, positive change, and joyful, purposeful living.
Are you truly aligned with your intention? Often we “think” we have set an intention but it is really a “should.” Or it may be something we think we want to cultivate, but actually have […]