13 Secrets to Happiness & an OverJOYed Life
Allow me to share thirteen secrets to happiness that I have learned in my sixty-five years of life, thirteen secrets that if you implement t
Six Steps to Help You Reclaim Your Life from Work
These 6 steps utilizing Primary Colors Personality tendencies will help you manage your workdays and reclaim your personal time: Begin by taking action over things that are fairly easy to control such as taking a lunch break away from your desk, stepping away from your desk for an afternoon break, or going in to work an hour later in the morning. Each small step will make it easier to work towards a more reasonable work week. Set work and personal boundaries – stop taking cal
6 Primary Color Personality Tendencies Leadership Strengths and Skills
RED Personality Tendencies 1. People with RED Personality tendencies are not afraid. People with Red personality tendencies remind us that in order to be truly successful you must face your fears head on. Everyone feels fear, but not everyone is willing to face that fear with dignity and strength of purpose. Red personalities teach us how to live courageously instead of fearfully. 2. People with RED Personality tendencies fight without ceasing for what they believe. People wi
Work/Life Balance and an OverJOYed Life
There is a great deal said about work/life balance, most of it telling us how to find a balance between the two. But what if they are not two things on opposite sides of our lives, but instead they go together wonderfully and naturally. The goal then would be to make sure that we choose work that feels like a part of our life, not separate from it, and our life is a part of our work because of our passion for it and need to accomplish it. Imagine work/life balance is a cheese
What Good Would a Sundial be in the Shade?
“Hide not your talents, they for use were made;
for what’s a sundial in the shade?”
– Benjamin Franklin. “If human beings are perceived as potentials rather than problems, as possessing strengths instead of weaknesses,
as unlimited rather than dull and unresponsive,
then they thrive and grow in their capabilities.” Do you know your personal strengths and talents? I always surprised at how many people have never really
Managing Stress and Personality Tendencies in the Workplace
Intense stress has become such a common and integral part of our homes and work that many people have begun to think it’s just part of being alive today, but constant, unmanaged stress is harmful emotionally and physically. Preventing and managing stress can help lower your risk of serious health problems like heart disease, high blood pressure, and depression. But equally as important, learning to manage your stress in ways that do not throw you into your EXTREME personalit
The Number ONE Thing That Holds You Back from Living an OverJOYed Life
The #1 thing that holds people back from living an OverJOYed life, a life where you look forward to waking up, because you feel great, live with purpose and connect with other people in meaningful ways, is… (Drum roll) ENTITLEMENT! (A big, nasty word for: A complete lack of gratitude). You can have all the money and achievements in the world. But, if you feel entitled to the things you have and are grateful for nothing, no matter what money you make or work you do, life simpl
7 Tips to Help You Stop Taking Things Personally
Below you’ll find seven ways to stop taking things personally. 1. Understand What You Might Feel Entitled to. Psychologist Albert Ellis–the father of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT),–argued that a person is not affected emotionally by what happens around them, instead they are affected by their interpretation of what happened. Our interpretations are formed by two things, our emotions and our beliefs. Many emotions and beliefs are triggered by entitlement. Because we
Are Your Conversations Helpful & Constructive?
The ability to communicate effectively is essential for both happiness and success. When you communicate in a way that encourages others to grow and be their best, you are making an investment that will definitely pay you dividends in the future. It is important to understand how to effectively convey and receive messages in person as well as phone, email, and definitely, social media. Great communication skills will help your get hired, promoted, and ultimately be respected,
I M Possible
Alice laughed. “There’s no use trying,” she said. “One can’t believe impossible things.” “I daresay you haven’t had much practice,” said the Queen. “When I was your age, I always did it for half an hour a day. Why, sometimes, I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast." Lewis Carroll, Through the Looking Glass
Believing in impossible things takes practice. It requires a perspective that allows for miraculous occurrences, as well as discipline and commit
