Wouldn’t it be great if every time you worked hard on something, you succeeded? Because… Nothing is impossible if you work hard enough” – every motivational speaker, ever. But let’s get real. The likelihood of everything going right (and exactly as expected) is slim to none. Even the Wright Brothers weren’t successful at first — […]
mindfulness
Why You’re Chasing “Work Life Balance” (and How to Stop)
For years now, “work-life balance” has been a huge buzzword. The way it’s presented, there’s this magical point at which everything in your life just falls into place. You have more than enough time for everything. All of your worries and stresses magically fall away, leaving behind a shiny and perfect version of your life […]
Relaxation 101: How to Stop Worrying and Enjoy the Ride
This time last week, I was on vacation in Sayulita, Mexico. Sleeping in a cabana by the ocean, rising before the sun to meditate and do yoga, and spending my days with the most beautiful group of women. By Thursday, I had fully arrived. I was relaxed. Settled in to the ebb and flow of […]
Innovation 101: How to Stop Getting Stuck in Your Head
How often do you run into a brick wall as you follow the thread of an idea? Get a spark and have it immediately snuffed out when your brain steps in to list all the reasons the idea won’t work? Or otherwise feel like you’re failing as an entrepreneur because all your best ideas seem […]
Rebel Yogi Roundup: Volume V
Here we are again. The end of a year is fast approaching, and the holiday madness is well and truly begun. I don’t know about you, but I must have deleted hundreds of Black Friday and Cyber Monday emails this past week… So how do you stay in the moment during one of the busiest (and […]
How to Stop Judging and Just Be in the Moment
You know the feeling. It usually pops up when you’re thinking back on the way some situation went. Or maybe you’re just sitting still, trying to be in the moment. For a minute or two, everything is perfect. You’re breaking down the situation in your head… Or maybe you’re in the flow, lost in the […]