When I quit my agency job to open my practice, that was the first time I’d ever been self-employed. I was now a Mompreneur! I knew it wouldn’t be easy, but what I thought would be hard, like the legalities and financial side of owning a business, actually turned out to be easier than I…
Why Networking is a Critical Best Practice for Helping Professionals So many people HATE networking. Especially helping professionals, in my experience. Many helping professionals think that networking is selling or passing a million cards out and hoping they get a referral. That’s just wrong. This mindset can be very short-sighted and, potentially, dangerous. It’s time…
I’m tired of hearing about how all the world’s ills are due to lack of mental health services. The resources are there. Or can be. That’s not the whole problem. It’s super complex and must be addressed holistically. We can’t just blame access and call that a solution. What’s the problem, you may ask? Well,…
So, when I was talking about my blog earlier this week, someone asked me to write a blog about new managers. This is an interesting topic because there are a number of ways that you can come into that role. Here are some things to think about when you step up into a leadership role.…
Sitting still and putting together a to do list can be pretty dull. I know that I have trouble taking the time when there is something else interesting to do. I have also seen folks that don’t feel the need to make protocols or procedures because “everyone knows what to do.” Even when your company…
Last month, I wrote about ways to simplify your life. This month, I thought I would take on the work place. So many things can complicate our experience at work. Obviously, the amount of simplifying you can do (and what you will do) changes based on your role (boss, worker bee, lone ranger), but I…
How many times have you heard or said that things are just too complicated? I know I have said it many times and I can’t count how many times my clients have said it. As we move forward along our paths, things seem to get muddier and more complex. It can get quite overwhelming. How…
The process of understanding yourself can be challenging. Sometimes we aren’t honest with ourselves. Sometimes we don’t see the whole picture. Sometimes we see exactly what is there, but fight against it. That being said, it is important to do your best. Only when you know what makes yourself tick, will you be able to…
There are so many excuses that keep us from moving forward: “I want to make sure it is just right,” or “I need more time to develop skills,” or “The timing isn’t quite right.” These excuses hide our fear of change and of stepping outside our comfort zone. We try to protect ourselves against all possible negative outcomes before…
This week, someone asked me an interesting question: “What if you don’t need any more mentors?” That was a tough question for me because I find huge value in mentorship. I love finding great mentors and, in turn, being the best mentor I can. I cannot imagine my life without mentors or mentees. These relationships…