The pandemic and recent political strife has strained the emotional welfare of even the most confident and optimistic among us. We all want to be confident and optimistic, yet many today are feeling anything but confident and optimistic. The question … Continued
You may have noticed that the For Our Kids blog posts are listed under two categories, confidence and counterintuitive thinking. While the confidence category is obvious, the counterintuitive thinking category isn’t. So let’s examine the characteristics of confidence to see … Continued
Compassion is one of those generally understood terms that seem to elude definition by the person using it. Often when asked to define compassion we hesitate, then offer examples of compassion instead of a definition. I include myself in this … Continued
Is humility a byproduct of confidence? In my experience, it is. Humility…in many respects Confident people are readily identifiable by their humility. They are quick to acknowledge their mistakes, yet do so without regret. They recognize their mistakes as part … Continued
Confident people don’t become disheartened, they become creative. Background There have been instances in which I wasn’t getting the result I desired and found another path to follow. I wasn’t disheartened, angry or frustrated by the failure of the initial … Continued
If you’re reading this blog post, your genuine care and concern for the welfare of others is the hallmark of your existence. But that’s only part of the equation, your care and concern alone will not produce results. An easy … Continued
How do struggles impact your confidence? It depends on a number of factors including the magnitude of the struggle, your mindset and your desire. Let’s take a closer look at each of these. Magnitude There are some struggles that are … Continued
Patience was never one of my strong suits, but as I’ve become more confident I find that I can be more patient with less effort. More patient at what? I find that it’s easier for me to be patient with … Continued
My curiosity about the impact expectations have on results was triggered by Mary Kutheis’ Minute Shift message on realistic expectations for Thanksgiving dinner. Mary is a dear friend who does exceptional work in her role as executive coach and confidant. … Continued
For the vast majority of people confidence is counterintuitive…contrary to their human nature. Yes, each of us is confident in some aspects of our lives. We’re confident in areas in which we have natural ability or significant familiarity. But in … Continued