Posts by Shira Miller
Mastering the Art of Reinvention
Comedian and actor George Lopez once said, “When things are bad, it’s the best time to reinvent yourself.” His point may be right on the money. If you’re feeling stuck, that kind of change can present a good opportunity to recalibrate who you are and how you present yourself to the world. However, reinvention doesn’t…
Read More4 Ways to Make Exercise More Fun
We all know exercise is good for us, and the “right” thing to do, kind of like eating broccoli and wearing sunscreen. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially recommends that each week, adults get at least150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity and two days of muscle strengthening movement. Yet…
Read MoreHow to Gain More Self-Awareness
You might be familiar with C-Suite Coach Amii Barnard-Bahn, JD, who is the author of the Promotability Index® and a contributor to Harvard Business Review and Fast Company. She’s had an amazing career, much of it spent working within the C-Suite of Fortune 50 companies before becoming an entrepreneur herself. What you might not realize…
Read MoreHow to Find Your Purpose
4 Ways to Get Clear About Your Reason for Being From the Talking Heads “Road to Nowhere” to the Beatles’ “Nowhere Man,” rock stars have created some powerful lyrics about being aimless in life. Even Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, a political rock star by every measure, said “If you do not know…
Read MoreWhy You Should Do You
3 Ways to Embrace Your Authentic Self How many times have you been urged recently to keep it real? Seen a hashtag, meme, podcast episode, or video that reinforces the importance of being true to yourself, at least within reason? With 4.55 billion people actively using social networks, which is more than half of the world’s population,…
Read MoreAre You Experiencing Resiliency Fatigue?
Here are 4 ways to combat the exhaustion of prolonged stress Resiliency, the ability to bounce back from adversity, obstacles, and challenges, is an admirable trait. But if you are trying to stay motivated or positive under sustained stress — like two years of COVID-19 shut-downs and restrictions, or any difficult situation that has caused…
Read MoreYou are the Boss of Your Well-Being
Some things have achieved mythical status, like searching for the Holy Grail or finding Big Foot thriving in the wilderness. The same is true when it comes to looking for an employer that will provide you with more work-life balance. Instead of relying on an organization to grant you greater well-being, here’s a hot tip…
Read MoreWhat to Do When You Have Too Much to Do
5 ways to stay productive when overloaded I am busy. Okay, let’s rephrase that — right now I’m right in the midst of the overloaded, “when is the heck is this all going to stop” kind of busy that can be downright overwhelming. There’s my challenging full-time corporate job. I’m working through a major rewrite…
Read MoreLeverage Self-Care to Deal with Injuries and Setbacks
4 ways to reclaim your well-being It’s not upsetting on the level of a Zombie invasion or a full-blown pandemic. But when I sprained my ankle last week after tripping down two stairs, just 20 minutes before a moving truck showed up to cart our possessions away, it sucked. The pain was intense, as was…
Read MoreImprove Your Mind-Body Connection by Mixing Up Your Exercise
3 tips to make the most of your workouts You might not know who 18th Century English poet William Cowper is right off the bat. But chances are good you’ve heard an adage he originated — “variety is the spice of life.” Those words ring true to this day. No matter how much you might…
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