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Is Your Mind-Set For Growth?

A few years ago, I sat in a conference room waiting for the next speaker. I did not know her, and certainly did not know how much the next hour would impact me and the work that I do with organizations.

Carol Dweck is a Professor of Psychology at Stanford University and is known for her work on Mindset. Very simply, Dweck wondered … why do people with seemingly similar talent, often end up achieving different levels of performance (and well-being)? The difference, Dweck’s research has demonstrated, comes down to a difference in Mindset. Continue reading “Is Your Mind-Set For Growth?”

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5 Strategies to Make it a Jolly Holiday

Feeling Numb?
Feeling Numb? Chilly? Out of Sorts?
The holidays can be stressful. There’s alot to do, and the pressure is on to prepare food, entertain, and decorate your home. That’s all on top of the shopping!

Many of us love the holidays! We relish in the merry songtrack playing in the malls (with all the online shopping, isn’t it amazing that the malls are still full!!). We notice and respond to the warm and happy demeanour of the people we meet. We get excited about visiting friends and family. Continue reading “5 Strategies to Make it a Jolly Holiday”

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The 5 Habits of Psychological Resilience

Resilience. When you look at or hear that word, do you find yourself thinking “What is it? And, how can I get some of that?” The word conjures up incredible images of strength and flexibility, of being adaptable, of possessing the ability to bounce back from the challenges of life.

Resilience is the ability to absorb high levels of change, while maintaining your personal resourcefulness. It is more than stress management. Stress management is about managing or getting rid of something that is negative (that you don’t want). Developing or building resilience is more about creating something positive (that you want). Focusing on what you want to create provides you with opportunities and answer that will not come to you when you focus on what you want to eliminate. Continue reading “The 5 Habits of Psychological Resilience”