Resolving the Stress
When we left off yesterday, we asked you to think about those things that cause you stress and tension during the holida...Read More »
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Flourishing During the Holidays
Between mid-November and the end of the year, there are at least 29 different holidays in different cultures around the ...Read More »
Defining Success for You
Most people want to be successful, but not everyone knows what success looks like. In fact, the concept of “success”...Read More »
The Future, on Purpose
Many people believe that goals are a good thing. Actually, they are an absolute essential for a fulfilling life. You see...Read More »
Adversity Becomes Opportunity
Today, let’s talk a little about the importance of learning how to bounce back from adversity. Lately, a large part of...Read More »
It Starts on the Inside
In our work around the world, The Pacific Institute employs a series of guiding principles to help individuals and organ...Read More »
Finding the Middle Ground
Have you heard of “either/or thinking?” It's a dangerous but fairly common mistake that many of us have been conditi...Read More »
Leadership in Action – Dealing with Disruptive Employees
As leaders, we often hang onto employees, who do not fit into the organization, for too long. There is a mix of reasons ...Read More »
Letting Go of Worry
What are you trying to avoid in your life? Does worry take up a big part of your waking hours or, perhaps, your sleeping...Read More »
A Nurturing Environment
As parents, we want our children to be safe, but sometimes we confuse safety with control. Most parents establish a few ...Read More »
Victim Mentality
Do you feel that you’re a victim? Now it is possible that you are, but accepting that label, without some reflection, ...Read More »
What Do You Expect
Do you know what a self-fulfilling prophecy is? If you do, do you know how it works? This is handy information to have, ...Read More »
Taking a Break
How can the ancient tradition of Sabbath help you perform better at work and feel energized and much more creative?
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Leadership in Action – Leading the Difference: Employees or Volunteers?
A great conversation to have with your team (especially if they are leading their own teams) is around the difference be...Read More »
Behavior Spillover
Compulsive behaviors and the negative costs we charge ourselves, in the way of extra tension and stress, can add up over...Read More »
Taking a Different Perspective – Part 2
Yesterday, we talked about the valuable skill of Context Reframing and how it can help you turn negatives into positives...Read More »
Taking a Different Perspective
Today, let’s talk about a way to look at things from a different perspective. It’s called “Context Reframing,” a...Read More »
Refilling the Reservoir
What is the role of spirituality in living a happy, healthy, productive life? Let’s look at some answers to this impor...Read More »
Nourishing Your Brain
How’s your education coming along? While there is a good chance that you are out of school, that is no reason to stop ...Read More »
Tried and True: No Longer a Safe Bet
As we attempt to create more agile organizations, pivoting to meet the emerging opportunities in the marketplace, we und...Read More »
Still Flourishing?
Have you heard about the Law of Entropy? Whether you have heard of it or not, keep reading. We’ll talk about how this ...Read More »
Letting Go of the Have-To
Are you compulsive about anything? Maybe you can't stand to be late or you have to make the beds before you leave the ho...Read More »
Failing Successfully
Do you feel that half the things you do turn out all wrong? If so, take heart, because not only are you doing really wel...Read More »
Passion and Determination
How badly do you want to succeed in life? Let's look at the importance of passion and determination in getting what you ...Read More »
The Value in Listening
Perhaps it is because of the shortening of daylight hours (at least in the Northern Hemisphere), but autumn seems to be ...Read More »
Setting Realistic Expectations for the Next Role
This is typically a tough conversation. Your team member has grown in their performance, but in your eyes, you know they...Read More »