Selling is stressful, especially when you’re doing it for your own business and even more so if you hate it. When you’re stressed, you act from a place of fear, and in this fearful state, your brain is forced into primal fight-or-flight mode. During client interactions, this fear manifests as pushiness, desperation, and insecurity – ... Read More
Practice Mindfulness
5 Ways to Practice Mindfulness While Working From Home
Now more than ever, workplaces are encouraging employees to practice mindfulness, the act of paying attention on purpose. Mindfulness means living in the present moment and using techniques to explore thoughts and feelings without any judgment. It's incredibly useful too, improving attention spans and reducing stress in both the ... Read More
Book Review: The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown
I just finished a wonderful book by Ph.D., L.M.S.W., Brene Brown, called The Gifts of Imperfection. Apparently, her book has been around for some time (it was published in 2010), but I only very recently discovered it, colorfully displayed on an end cap at my local Barnes and Noble. Even after purchasing it several months ago, the ... Read More