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Clear thinking for good decisions, with a personal story

Avoid awfulizing, us vs. them, and scarcity mindset thinking when making decisions to be successful.

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Thoughts on Decision Making

Are you trying to make a decision about something and just can’t get past some of the “ish” factors? Or are you talking yourself into something that maybe you (or your trusted network) might not feel so right about- maybe you are wanting to just get that first deal? ALSO: Loss aversion can derail our plans, our business, our life. It makes us focus too much on the short-term and not the long-term. We tend to give up on things that we see as loss to us especially when we apply great meaning to that thing, whatever it might be. We need to remember to always think long-term.

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Decision-making help, Part 2

When we make good choices, we want to be aware of our biases and think more clearly. Here are ideas to make better decisions:

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Are you learning and change -ready? We all can learn and change!

We all are learning beings.

Life is all about learning.As a child we learn to speak and walk and soon enough we are running and chatting away… The main idea is to be open to feedback and even criticism, looking for even wee grains of truth. We all have something to learn. Let us keep on learning, even if we think “I know this”.

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Got a lot on your plate? Conflict? Change at work? Try this:

When you have change and conflict at work, what can you do and how can you make sure you are part of the solution(s), and not part of the problem(s)? Suggestions below:

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What does it take to be a great coach?

What characteristics are needed to be a good coach? Authority, Authenticity, Integrity and Empathy.

Authority: Are you “able to do the job well”?

Authenticity, Integrity, Empathy: This begins with personal-awareness skills: self-awareness, self-management, and knowing that your own reactions are part of the method of coaching (and supervision). You as the coach are the most powerful “tool” and intervention.

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Update - and Happy Easter!

I now have two more certifications, including the Cerny Smith Assessment Coach. Life is about learning and growing. Here is my latest update.

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You can change. What do you want to change

You can change your life, your work, your company. It’s a challenge and it’s possible to change.

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Are you an Entrepreneur, my family is! Here are some suggestions

When you start a business you need to consider all the scenarios, both positive and negative and have plans so you can succeed.

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but it seems to be getting worse, so what can I do, now?

How can I deal with tension this week? The answer: Choose to hold the conflicting emotions and thoughts and let the tension just be; allow the issues that contradict each other to come into your conscious and pay attention to it all.

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You may need to think about a change and reinvent yourself

When you are looking for a change of job or your business needs a change, it starts with reflection and moves to reinvention.

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Wishing the world a HEALTHY 2021!

IF we all want to be healthy and not infect those in the “covid danger zone”, we need to consider getting vaccinated. Wishing us all a healthy 2021!

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Reflect and Accept- for real Change

When you reflect on your situation, really accept it for what it is, then you can use your reflections to change what is do-able.

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What books are on your table and what have you been reading?

When it comes to self-development, books are a great choice. What are you reading? This is what I have been reading for growth, for reaching my goals and for success..

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Advent 2020 Update

Here are some of my thoughts and accomplishments for 2020, despite the plague of COVID-19. Take care of your self with the PPFs.

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Grateful? Really?

What’s to be grateful for during covid-19 and 2020? Here are tips to reflect, to remember and to shift from negative thoughts to positive ones by being grateful.

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Avoid burnout, keep mentally and emotionally fit with PPFs

When you remember the past with gratefulness as I do with a client, and you savor the present moments, and you anticipate a positive future activity, you can avoid burnout and reduce stress. Learn to do the PPFs.

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Growth in the Fall? Why Not?

When you want to develop and grow, you move from your strengths toward your weaknesses, like two sides of a coin.

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Are you Swimming? Here's something to keep you afloat.

Are you overwhelmed? Do you have a tough decision? Are you in a difficult situation? The HIT list may help you to decide what to do.

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Rules for when the going gets tough

When the tough get going, how do they do it? Here are some tips and rules for difficult times.

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