Whether you believe in New Year goals/resolutions or not, I want to offer three things you might find helpful to journey in the next few days. One is enough, but it is even better if you have all three.

Every year, I spend some time reflecting, journaling, and setting the mood for the new year. Three years ago, I started publishing these thoughts online (because well, that's what you do when you start a blog). Instead of making a list of accomplishments or lessons learned this year, I'm doing something different.

Counseling and therapy typically focus on addressing and resolving past traumas or psychological issues, while coaching is more future-oriented and goal-driven. Counseling often involves giving advice, sometimes based on the professional’s personal experiences, whereas, coaching does not. Mentorship is usually a one-sided relationship where the mentor provides guidance and advice, while coaching is a collaborative partnership between two individuals.

The DiSC® Assessment unveils individual behavioral preferences, fostering a collaborative, productive, and harmonious work environment by bridging understanding gaps among team members.

Connecting work to personal values or a sense of purpose enriches not only the professional journey but the essence of life itself.

Navigating life's VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) challenges is akin to fighting a hydra, requiring wisdom, courage, focus, practice, adaptability, and self-care.

Accountability is not just a self-help buzzword, it's a powerful tool, and the ultimate hack for becoming a better person.

Projects are never risk-free, but by being aware of the risks involved and taking steps to mitigate them, you can increase your project's chances of success.

Empathy, feeling with others and sharing their emotional experience, is a vital human trait that fosters understanding, yet requires boundaries to prevent over-extension and maintain accountability.

You can't pour out of an empty cup, AND you can only truly give from your overflow.

You're not a fraud - there's proof that you can learn and execute. You only become a fraud when you refuse to admit this

Both sunk costs and opportunity costs are part of everyday life, and not just in an economics class. They influence decision-making and, sometimes, explain our actions, such as why it is difficult to quit a job even when one hates it or why it is so hard to part with our old clothes even when they don't fit anymore.

Self-reflection, a key to effective leadership, is an undervalued practice in our fast-paced world, crucial for understanding our actions and their impacts.

Overwhelm can creep in unnoticed, leaving individuals drained. This post unveils actionable steps to pause, play, and prioritize, aiding in reclaiming balance and navigating through the storm of overwhelm.

Feeling unproductive can be a hurdle, yet overcoming it starts with defining what productivity means to you. Dive into tailored strategies like cutting down social media use and reducing distractions to supercharge your productivity journey, catering to your unique goals.