Best of Ourselves

A key ingredient for resilience is self compassion. How do we learn to accept ourselves, flaws and all.  Another lesson from the work of Dr Brene Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection.

Beneath disconnection is fear and shame.  We can learn to be more resilient. Summarizing the work of Dr Brene Brown as featured in her TED talk in Houston the fall of 2010.

The meaning of the holidays can easily get lost in the busy-ness of the preparations.  How do we put the Thanks back in Thanksgiving.

Often our response when stressed is counter to what we really need.  It helps to practice mindfulness in the best of times so we can show up as we intend during the hardest of times.

It is worthwhile to create a daily or weekly practice of asking ourselves, what helps us feel alive?  It can enhance our resilience even in difficult times.

Enhancing the quality of our conversations, can enhance the quality of our relationships.  The program is derived from a book entitled, Crucial Conversations.

When we are hooked by other's judgments, it is an opportunity to learn more about ourselves.

Many of us struggle with the internal critical voices that judge, demand perfection and generally make us miserable. It is possible to tame the voices with persistent and gentle work.

 Is it naive to believe in the inherent goodness of humans?  Revenge: A Story of Hope by Laura Blumenfeld is a true story that reminds us that we have more that binds us than separates us.

 The book Leadership Presence by Halpern and Lubar takes lessons from acting to help us cultivate an authentic and powerful presence.