by Margie | Nov 19, 2010 | Live Passionately
Thanksgiving, and the busy holiday season in general, can create a lot of anxiety and stress for many people. While it may be the most festive season of the year, it’s also one laden with expectations, idealized images, conflicting demands on our time (and our...
by Margie | Sep 9, 2010 | Speak Bravely
You’ve probably heard the furor about the fanatical Florida pastor who wants to burn copies of the Quran to mark the anniversary of 9/11. No wonder he’s only drawn 50 members to join his church. Thankfully most people are too intelligent to listen to this...
by Margie | Jul 9, 2010 | Build Resilience, Live Passionately
Times are tough and many people are struggling to stay optimistic given the state of the economy, the insecurity of their jobs (if they have one), the size of their mortgage and the strain that puts on relationships at home. Maybe you are one of them or maybe you know...
by Margie | Jun 21, 2010 | Speak Bravely, Work Courageously
Think of a situation that’s causing you to feel resentful, frustrated, unappreciated or overwhelmed. We all experience them but often we don’t have the courage to do what it takes to change them. Maybe it’s a boss who has unreasonable expectations; a neighbor or...
by Margie | May 22, 2010 | Speak Bravely, Work Courageously
You’d have to be living in a cave the last month not to be aware of the growing environmental disaster caused by an explosion on a BP oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Having a long-held fondness for the company that gave me my first “real job” as a Graduate...