Emotions are an integral and powerful part of how we think. Behind each individual feeling, there is a specific and decodable thought.
What will serve
I once heard Joan Halifax speak about the difference between what we desire and “what will serve.” Separating the two can be tricky.
Mindful metaphors
The secret to being miserable and/or unsuccessful is to believe your own thinking.
Size matters
Sometimes our thoughts or emotions get overwhelming, repetitive. We get lost in their reality, and lose touch with the real world.
No judgments
A judgment is neither a discernment nor a preference. It’s a distortion, a fear-based willingness to believe something false.
Don’t be a pushover
Strengths-based coaching can be helpful for some people, sometimes, but it can also be taken too far.
It’s a trap
We all create perfect traps so we can grow.
Homeostasis
Homeostasis is a powerful concept. Change, even positive change, will stress a complex system.
Three kinds of strategy
Business, brand, and marketing strategy are separate but related. Doing any one in isolation produces inferior results. Here are some simple but helpful guides.