If speaking is silver, listening is gold. This Turkish proverb is correct. Among the most significant gifts one human being can give to another is listening. From Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen, M.D.: Listening is the oldest and perhaps the most powerful tool of healing. When we listen, we offer with our attention an opportunity for wholeness. Our listening creates sanctuary for the … [Read more...]
Combating Work Stress
If you’ve lost your creative magic, try carving out some time for yourself. It can be a bear to establish a line between working and relaxing. With smartphones, laptops and always-on communication methods, it is simple to get caught in a never ending work cycle. Our occupation becomes a treadmill, and we can easily end up just going through the motions. I’ve been in … [Read more...]
Stressed and Overworked? Take Care of Yourself
Working long, stressful hours requires us to take meticulous care of ourselves. Think about the last time you were stressed out at work. Perhaps you had a big project or a major deadline. Most folks attempt to find extra time by neglecting their own needs. Don’t take that road. During times of high stress, every ounce of available energy must be spent on meeting our own … [Read more...]
Mental Breaks
We’ve been communicating for quite some time, so I know you remember my stance on indulgences. I stress the importance of eating and training with a purpose, but I also generally value releasing nutrition inhibitions from time to time. The same can and should be said for work. I, like many of you, can wake up with thoughts of work, spend the day productively … [Read more...]
The Pursuit of Perfection
Sometimes, it’s healthier to go easy on yourself instead of stressing out about perfection. I was reminded of this lesson’s significance over the weekend. Allow me to set the stage. I had to catch a flight to Minneapolis for the All-Star Game and got a little backed up on time. I didn’t have the resources to make a grocery store run or find a quality organic restaurant in … [Read more...]