Here are a few tips for performing better under pressure
“A gentleman does not lose control of his temper. … Exhibitions of anger, fear, hatred, embarrassment, ardour or hilarity, are all bad form in public,” wrote Emily Post. The Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo are underway. Sometimes I’m grateful that this only happens every four years. It’s one of those rare times when my husband…
If the price requires sacrificing civility and honour, we've lost ourselves
Status is a constant in human life, although much of the time we don't think about it because it's everywhere and takes so many forms. It’s been said that “if it doesn’t happen on YouTube, it didn’t happen.” But are those messages helping or hindering? Are we unintentionally inviting individuals to seek their moments of fame…
Mental pressures of the world starting to weigh you down?
Robert, as a hyperactive child, was constantly told to stop fidgeting. When he felt the urge to fidget, he remembered his mother’s disapproval and clenched his fists and held his arms rigidly at his sides. He spent so much of his life clenching his fists and holding himself rigidly that he appeared stiff and lifeless.…
The more the critics bark, the more you’ll accomplish
Faith Wood knows how to resolve conflict. Her years in front-line law enforcement taught her how to effectively de-escalate any situation to a successful conclusion. Faith will use her knowledge of conflict management to guide you through the often stressful experiences you may encounter in your personal or professional life. Her Conflict Coach column appears…
Life is full of trials and tribulations. Who better to conquer them than you?
No matter how blessed your life may be, you’ll never be free from uncertainty. To live is to be uncertain. Even with the best-laid plans, you can’t know what’s coming next. If that’s the case, you have two choices – you can fret and worry about the uncertainty, or you can embrace it. If you…
To help you deal with challenges, feel more confident and behave more skilfully, even when faced with unexpected demands
Faith Wood knows how to resolve conflict. Her years in front-line law enforcement taught her how to effectively de-escalate any situation to a successful conclusion. Faith will use her knowledge of conflict management to guide you through the often stressful experiences you may encounter in your personal or professional life. Her Conflict Coach column appears…
Imagine how many more books you could get through or how much time you could save!
I was chatting with a client the other day about all the books on her nightstand. She has the best of intentions of getting to those books but never seems to have the time. When I asked her what stops her from beginning to tackle the stack, she said she feels like she doesn’t have…
How to get into that special state of mind where work starts to flow effortlessly and we get an insane amount done in a short period
Let’s talk about getting into the flow. You know what I’m talking about: that special state of mind we sometimes reach – quite by accident – where work starts to flow effortlessly and we get an insane amount done in a short period. It’s a great feeling and something well worth trying to get into…
It’s easier to nurture good behaviours in the beginning than fix bad behaviours later
Allow me to introduce you to Bianca! Bianca came to our family three weeks ago at seven weeks of age. (With all the pandemic restrictions, the breeder was concerned she wouldn’t be able to deliver the puppies to all their forever homes, so early drop-offs were initiated.) Besides sharing a few cute puppy photos with…
We have an employee who is always convinced he’s right. It’s so fundamental to his personality that he refuses to take direction
Faith Wood knows how to resolve conflict. Her years in front-line law enforcement taught her how to effectively de-escalate any situation to a successful conclusion. Faith will use her knowledge of conflict management to guide you through the often stressful experiences you may encounter in your personal or professional life. Her Conflict Coach column appears…