What's your "running late" personality type? If you're always running late, don't beat yourself up too much. According to a YouGov poll, one in five Americans admit to being late for work at least once a week: You're clearly among friends! Chronic lateness is running amok in modern society and the reasons why are vast and complex. Our lives are fast-paced and full of distractions,…
Michael Bungay Stanier is the author of several top-selling books, including The Coaching Habit and Do More Great Work. He's also the founder of Box of Crayons, a company dedicated to helping organizations and business leaders do great work. This is his story on work, goals and why you should learn to say no ----- The snowball started back in 2002 when I wrote my…
Have you ever wanted something so bad, but could never achieve it? Many times, it boils down to motivation. So if want to learn how to motivate yourself so you can begin achieving your goals and being a better you, keep on reading. Internal motivation, or intrinsic motivation, is the driving force behind your thoughts and choices regarding your career, hobbies, relationships, and other activities.…
Have you ever felt stuck? Overwhelmed? Unsure of who you are and where you’re going? It can happen to anyone, but for people who are struggling to live the life of their dreams, a possible solution might be to consult a life coach. So learn what is a life coach and how they can help you. What was once an obscure occupation whose clients only…
Are you predictably irrational? How many times do you think you’ve told yourself, “I need to stop procrastinating” this year? Personally, I couldn’t tell you the number of times I’ve said that to myself this month, let alone all year! It’s easy to put things off until the last minute; deadlines can seem so far away, other matters more pressing, and life always seems to…
Learning to build good habits is not about how quickly you can master them. It's about how good you are at maintaining them. In a world where everything is just a click away, you're used to things happening quickly. And, of course, your goals are no exception. You want that healthy lifestyle, speedy productivity, or an amazing relationship – and you want it right now.…
When I ask the question, who are you? What answers come to mind? You might think of your name or your job title, or things like “mother” or “American,” but are those things really you? These facets of our lives exist outside of ourselves; what would happen if we stripped them all away? Who would be left? This is the dilemma Eckhart Tolle faced shortly…
