Productivity & Self-Care

“Life was meant to be lived, and curiosity must be kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.” — Eleanor Roosevelt In the coaching profession we have a guiding principle that suggests we approach things with an attitude of curiosity. I have found that it is a great tool when […]

It has been busy in my world the last month or so. Yesterday (Halloween) was just about the most perfect weather you could order in Southeastern PA. So, I decided to chuck it all, take a vacation day and clear my calendar. There is nothing better than a hike in the woods and a chance

In July 3rd edition of Time Magazine, an article entitled “You Gotta Have Friends” explores the fact that Americans are more socially isolated today than we were two decades ago. Quite frankly if human connection and a feeling of community is so vital to living a productive and fulfilling life, it sounds like we are

Let’s face it, in today’s world it seems people equate taking vacation, taking a break, and disconnecting from work as slacking off. Like it or not, that is the perception out there. What’s missing, though are the cold hard facts that restful time off and a varied, fulfilling, and rich life actually result in more

The recent terrorist plots involving airliners is indeed scary, but certainly not surprising to anyone who has been awake to the current climate in the world over the last few years. And, while I am 110% and then some for safety and feeling secure when I travel by air, I have to wonder about the