Recently, I visited the University of Nebraska – Omaha and presented Healthy Relationships 101. I shared with students that one of the most important relationships they will have in life is the one with themselves. I also shared that healthy relationships begin with self care. Self care leads to self connection and when one connects with his or her true self, s/he is better able to connect with others authentically – resulting in healthier relationships.
Coping with college by connecting the mind and the heart
March 24, 2010 By 2 Comments
College life is filled with one activity after the next one that can stretch you out to the max. By using a few personal techniques and starting now, you can develop a lifelong habit of self-care that will make sure you aren’t overly stressed, physically fatigued, mentally anguished or emotionally distraught. Begin now and you’ll be balanced and stress-free not only in school, but in your future professional, social and family life.
Gonzo’s Great Gold Quest – Part 2
March 2, 2010 By 2 Comments
I am Gold! What a great feeling! A few weeks later I find out that Guinness doesn’t think my effort is worthy of recognition (after all, it is not the “Most hand claps in 24 hours” record). But, I have a new mission in life. To be the best I can be—in all aspects of my life. If I simply put forth the same effort I did on this trip, then I can achieve all of the goals that I have for my life.
Natural Energy Boosters for College Chaos! Strategy # 3
January 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
In strategy #1, we focused on how much you can boost your energy just by focusing on your breath and in strategy #2; we explored the idea of listening to your body and responding appropriately to its requests. Here is the third strategy to help boost your energy the natural way:Adjust your sugar intake.
Be a glass polisher
January 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
My friend, Dr. Jeanine C. Long, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Director of Career Placement and Development at Southwest Georgia Technical College in Thomasville, GA has had a similar experience. She sent me the following in response to my on-going request for people to send in their own stories of success, mentors, triumphs and more.
Gonzo’s Great Gold Quest: Delta Airlines and Me
December 15, 2009 By 2 Comments
I am going to get on a plane in Atlanta on December 15 and fly to LAX airport (1941 miles). Then, I am going to return to Atlanta an hour later (1941 miles). And after I get to Atlanta? I am going to do it again! 3882 miles! That is 7,664 miles in a 24 hour period… All in a quest for gold – nd to get out of a rut!
The Goddess of Wealth or Knowledge? You choose…
November 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
We all want money, and one thing for sure is this – we can do a lot more with money than without it! However, in order to get the money so that we can do the things we want, we’ve got to have the knowledge or “know how” to get it and more important, how to keep it! Here is a short parable that illustrates the money priority…
And the spiritual master replied, “There are two Goddesses that reside in the heart of every human being. Everybody is deeply in love with these supreme beings. But there is a certain secret that you need to know, and I will tell you what it is. Although you love both Goddesses, you must pay more Goddess of Wealth.
Finding Glee in “Glee!”
November 11, 2009 By 1 Comment
Favorite moments so far: “Don’t Stop Believing” from the pilot episode; the football team scoring a touchdown while dancing to “Put a Ring On It;” the Glee Club version during an all school assembly of “Push It” and then Sue’s reaction… “That was the most disturbing thing I have ever seen and I am including an elementary school production of ‘Hair’;” the Slurpee episode, Kristin Chenoweth, and the “mash-up” competition.
A Focus on Strengths or Weaknesses?
November 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Do you know more about your gadgets than your brain?
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