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Deri’s blogs and video posts include emerging information, tools, tips, and strategies for living a positive, mentally-healthy life – at work and beyond!
We Called It a ‘Walkie Talkie’—We Didn’t Know It Was Also a ‘Brain Gain’
My friends, Audrey and Jacqueline, and I started walking over the last few years – especially during the long winter, in-between our southern get-aways. We knew we loved our “Walkie Talkie’s”; the exercise, connection, and camaraderie were always invigorating. What we did not realize is the real brain-boosting power of combining walking and talking; improving…Fear, Love, Acceptance, Peace and Dreams
At this time of year, you might be thinking about your goals for the year, and evaluating how well you did on your goals last year.? Both can bring some angst.? ?What if I fail to meet my goals again this year??? ?Look how lousy I did on my goals last year??? ?Really, do I…
Give … and You Will Receive
Each year, my family does something at this time of year…to give.? One year we bought and delivered ginerbread houses to young girls living in a group home over the holidays, another year we provided food and presents for a family who lost their home just before the holidays.? This year, we chose to volunteer…
Just do it!
Are you going to the holiday christmas party at your workplace? Is it something you dread – or something to which you look forward? For years, I attended holiday christmas parties – either for my workplace or for my husband’s workplace. I have to admit that I often dreaded the ‘dance’ part. Cocktail hour was…
Never Give Up!
I just saw this video and was completely moved by it! Heather Dorniden of the University of Minnesota races the 600m at the Big 10 Indoor Track Championships. She reminds us what a race really is about. What life is really about. We will fall. We can rise. Never give up! It’s a simple, yet…
‘Thinking’ About Retirement
Many of my clients are facing a mass exodus of boomers who are preparing to retire in the next few years. I regularly meet many of those soon-to-be-retired people in the workplaces I visit and at workshops and at conferences in which I take part. I love to engage in a conversation about how people…
WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET
Ten years ago, I was contracted by a client to provide a ‘lunch ‘n learn’ experience for? their staff.? Through our discussions, they liked my idea of calling it ‘What You See is What You Get’.? I still use that line regularly in sessions I deliver today. I started the session with a story from…
A Habit of Mindfulness and Happiness
On this Thanksgiving weekend, I am filled with gratitude for the amazing people who took time out of their busy lives to attend the launch of my new book, ‘Wake Up to Your Habits’ at McNally Robinson Booksellers. I had the privilege to be at Kevin O’Leary’s launch of?’Cold Hard Truth’ just two days before…
Appreciative Inquiry ?at Work?
If you have not already heard of Appreciative Inquiry, check out AI Commons and learn a bit about AI and it?s founder?David Cooperrider.? I first became acquainted with AI from a colleague; that inspired me to attend the AI Conference in Orlando Florida in 2008.? Since then, I use the principles of AI regularly in…
Your BEST Work
I am thrilled to be a contributing blogger for the Huffington Post.? I saw Arianna Huffington speak at the SHRM conference in Las Vegas in June; she was informative, entertaining and engagaing – a true inspiration!? I knew I wanted to be connected with her and the great work she is doing through the Huffington…


