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Anders Ericsson is best known for his emphasis on the importance of practice on attaining mastery. His work was so influential that it led to the 10,000-hour rule, a term coined by Malcolm Gladwell in his book “Outliers.” Gladwell proposed that it takes 10,000 hours of practice to become an expert, based on Ericsson’s research. […]
Everyone has a story to tell. You do not have to consider yourself a ‘writer’ to have the desire to find your voice and express yourself. But, too often people, women especially, believe their voices are not worthy of being shared, or that their stories are not important enough, or that they do not have […]
Adult bullies appear to be increasing in society: in families, in the workplace, in higher education, and in the news. Sooner rather than later there may be a bully in your life. Be prepared so that you don’t over-react or under-react. Adult bullies often were bullies as children, but most children (maybe 90%) outgrow bullying […]
Just turn on the news, and you will get a blast of fear and uncertainty. Both are prevalent worldwide right now. We are all connected, and we all can navigate life’s challenges as opportunities to grow and transform. I don’t typically watch TV and I turned on the news this past week and witnessed a […]
When we don’t get what we want, it can be easy to feel discouraged, frustrated, and defeated. We may question our abilities or feel like we aren’t deserving of success. It’s important to remember that setbacks and failures are not a reflection of our worth or potential, but they provide valuable opportunities for growth and […]
The Question Fear Is Really Asking Each time fear comes, underneath all its bluster, the question it is truly asking is, “Can you see me for what I am? Will you learn to grow strong as a result of our encounter? Are you able to tap into your endless resources, stand up to me, or […]
The Hawaiian island of Maui got its name from the legendary Hawaiian demigod. Myth tells that Maui’s mother complained to him that she did not have enough sun to finish planting her crops. So Maui scaled the sacred volcano Haleakala, cast a huge lasso into the sky, and kept the sun from setting until his […]
“We prayed for a long time to get pregnant, and I thought I never would,” Sara told me. “Then I finally conceived and gave birth to a beautiful baby boy. Now, several years later, we would like to have another baby, and again we are having a hard time. Do you think we used up […]
Are you having difficulties disagreeing, saying no and setting boundaries? Here are a few tips as to how you can do this more easily and effectively. Many of our problems in communicating with other people arise from the fact that we never learned how to communicate in a good way and be assertive. We don’t […]
Our universe is perfect. It was created perfect and remains perfect through an eternity of constant change, which you participate in by being who you are at every moment. What does that mean for you? It means that when an event occurs, it’s perfect … even though it may not appear to be. As long […]