There are many four-letter words that everyone knows you’re not supposed to say at work. If you do hear them, you probably figure that people are super-stressed, so the words aren’t particularly startling. But there’s one so rare it almost takes you by surprise. No one ever says it, but we sometimes feel it. When…
Happiness is calling to you right now. So put on your dancing shoes. You know the feeling. You wake up with a song that you can’t get out of your head, and without thinking, you’re dancing with your favorite blouse while it’s still on the hanger and singing in the shower. Your baby smiles at…
OK: You’re stressed, and you know it. Your inbox is overflowing; back-to-back meetings are making you fall further and further behind; and you just got a call from your child’s school saying that he’s sick and you have to come and get him. As you get in the car, all you can think about are…
Wish. Most of us have been told not to bother; that wishes never come true or that you have to keep them secret. But that’s not true. Wishing is the fastest, easiest way to align the power of your intention with the strong energy of your heart and the transformative tool of the spoken word. …
Batman. You might not think he has anything to do with Fullistics, but actually, he’s a great example of how to multiply your energy for your own and others’ wellbeing. Consider: He’s clear about who he is Batman has two distinct personas, and he understands that both are merely roles he plays because he chooses…
Passion. Every employer wants to hire it, and every employee wants to have it. Without it, it’s like trying to start a fire with wet wood. With it, no further external motivation is needed. So how do you get it? The answer is simple: you already have it. The problem is that you’ve got layers of dense energy that are like…
If you hate your job and dread the idea of going to work tomorrow, the real reason why may surprise you. It’s not because you have a lot to do or because your manager’s a jerk. It’s not the customers, the problems, or your company’s business strategy. The real reason why is because you’re not…
It isn’t easy to build trust either at work or home these days. As written in my last blog, one of the reasons why is that we can’t trust ourselves not to judge other people or situations, and others can both feel and see the evidence of our censure or limiting ideas. To help you…
There’s a little-discussed reason why building trust on a team is so hard, and it has nothing at all to do with communication, consistency, or support. You can show up at every meeting; follow through dependably on everything you’re asked to do; listen respectfully and speak optimistically, and your team still won’t trust you. The…
Got stress? Do you wish you could reduce it at work? Start by considering this story: The Reverend Norman Vincent Peale once ran into a parishioner who looked terrible. “What’s wrong?” he asked. “Problems. I have SO many problems!” the man answered. Peale nodded. “I’m sorry to hear that,” he said. “Would you like to…