You've probably heard the quote, "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." If you're feeling stuck on your Big Vision journey, here's something to try: Do one small thing each day outside of your comfort zone (OCZ). If the phrase, "outside your comfort zone" makes you want to … Continue reading Get Unstuck with the Daily OCZ
Create Goals to Learn, Not to Fix.
When we aren't reaching our goals, we naturally look at what is stopping us. Sometimes we focus on what is "wrong" with us. The thing is, telling yourself that you need to "fix" yourself isn't very motivating. It doesn't inspire change. What does inspire change is imagining your Big Vision for your work in the … Continue reading Create Goals to Learn, Not to Fix.
Overwhelm Remedy: Nurture Your Basic Needs
We're often told to remedy overwhelm with productivity "hacks" and time management systems. But what if the answer is to prioritize your basic needs: food, water, rest, movement, and connection. I recently dreamed that while climbing a mountain I got stuck in the middle. I couldn't progress up or down until someone helped me climb … Continue reading Overwhelm Remedy: Nurture Your Basic Needs
Release Perfectionism: Have More Time for What Matters
There are real obstacles that can keep you from having time to work on your Big Vision (long work hours, family responsibilities, illness, etc.). And then there's perfectionism. The desire to be "the best" and to do it "right" takes a lot of time. And energy. Physical energy to go the metaphorical "extra mile" and … Continue reading Release Perfectionism: Have More Time for What Matters
Want to Make a Difference? Look at What You Love and at What You Grieve
Last weekend I listened to two moving podcasts: a conversation between Jane Goodall and Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson on Jane Goodall's Hopecast, and a conversation between Joanna Macy and Krista Tippett on On Being. People who make a difference with their work every day. Feel the Love and the Grief At the beginning of their … Continue reading Want to Make a Difference? Look at What You Love and at What You Grieve