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Nimble is the new normal: Using time wisely in an otherwise crazy time

Coaching, Leadership, Life Skills, Resilience, Time Management / By Mary Kutheis

The experiences people are having amidst this pandemic are all over the map. People who are sick or healthy, have jobs or are unemployed, are navigating having children at home or not, are busier than ideal or have a little more time on their hands, are climbing the walls of isolation or kind of enjoy the chance to disconnect a bit more. This post is for those people who have a bit more time on their hands than usual. If this is you, read a little more.

12 Books That Will Change You For the Better

Core Values, Emotional Intelligence EQ, Habits, Leadership, Procrastination, Productivity, Reducing Stress, Resilience, Time Management / By Mary Kutheis

For voracious reader and those dedicated to perspnal and professional development, here are a dozen books worth your dollars and attention.

Meditation isn’t what I thought it was

Focus and Mindset, Life Skills, Reducing Stress, Resilience / By Mary Kutheis

I’ve tried meditation off and on for over a decade, but hadn’t been able to make a consistent practice stick. I’m not certain what’s different about now, but something is.

This meditation practice started when I read 10% Happier by Dan Harris. He’s a successful, competitive, cynical, sometimes hard-edged reporter for ABC who, after having an on-air panic attack, turned to meditation. I liked him instantly because he didn’t approach meditation with a “group hug in the harmony hut” mentality. I could relate to him.

Everybody Needs a Performance Review (even big shots)

Coaching, Emotional Intelligence EQ, Leadership, Productivity, Reducing Stress, Resilience, Time Management / By Mary Kutheis

There’s a way to handle performance reviews that makes them useful and energizing. This format provides a simple way to track performance throughout the year by making it a regular practice. I recommend going through this process at least once per month so the information stays top of mind.

Take a Sucky Day and Make it Better With This

Resilience / By Mary Kutheis

Disappointment is a given but resilience is your bounce back prescription. Here are a few times when you can tap into it and rescue your day.

11 Simple Actions to Dramatically Improve Your Day

Life Balance, Life Skills, Resilience / By Mary Kutheis

If you’re having a tough day — or even if you’re not — here are 11 very simple things you can do to make your day (even) better. Try one or more and see how things change for you.