My mind can drive me crazy. It feels like it is constantly running, thinking, planning, or worrying about something. Anything. It can be exhausting. I have been making a concerted effort to quiet my mind and to be in the moment, but with kids, dogs, phones ringing, email dinging, and a constant state of interruptions,…
While many find it awkward and uncomfortable, conflict is crucial to healthy relationships. Conflict produces better solutions, strengthens relationships, and provides the opportunity to see a variety of perspectives. Conflict is actually a very positive part of communication and healthy relationships. Combat, however, can be dangerous. Conflict occurs when people don’t see eye to eye…
Hello and Happy New Year! I’m hoping you had a wonderful holiday and that the new year has been treating you well. A year in review… 2015 was incredible. After a tumor, facial paralysis, broken foot, eye surgery, radiation, and more in 2014, I was ready for some goodness to head my way. And it did,…
Words are powerful. Words can strengthen or destroy relationships, they can win or lose business deals, they can bring families together or tear them apart, and they can trigger emotions ranging from euphoria to despair. According to the Global Language Monitor, there are currently 1,025,109 words in the English language alone and more are created every…
My First TEDx ExperienceMy First TEDx ExperienceMy First TEDx Experience I gave my first TEDx (x= independently organized) talk on Saturday, October 24th at St. Edward’s University in Austin. What an incredible experience. I have wanted to give a TED talk for a long time. It has been a business goal and bucket list item for many…