Mindsets are like the story that many of us have heard multiple times: the two fighting wolves.

“A fight is going on inside me,” a man said to a boy. “It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil – he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.” He continued, “The other is good – he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. The same fight is going on inside you – and inside every other person, too.”

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Grit, resilience, and perseverance have become buzzwords. But what is resilience—really?

One thing is for certain: Developing your resiliency can be THE KEY to not only work success but also a healthy social circle and a work-life balance. After all, life is about balance, isn't it?

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

Are you a people pleaser?

I sure was!

Growing up, I majored in pleasing others. I honestly believed as a child and young adult that if people didn’t need me, they wouldn’t want me. So I worked at being indispensable. My pleaser habit was so deeply rooted that I didn’t know I was giving up myself on a regular basis, in every relationship at home and work. And whoa!—the havoc it wrecked in my marriage!

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes

A clean house or office, free from clutter and perfectly organized—isn’t that the dream?

There are thousands of resources out there with techniques for organizing, tips for decluttering, or a process for cleaning your closet. The list runs the gamut from “150+ Things to Throw Away Today” to “30 Ways to Instantly Declutter” and “The 4-Pile Strategy for Simplifying Your Closet.”

I have another idea: clutter is a mindset.

Self-acceptance is the doorway to our authentic power. And when acceptance is lacking, it's one of the biggest stumbling blocks to a person’s solid sense of self and serenity. Without self-acceptance, there is no true freedom.

Mental chatter and the relentless monkey mind dismantle even the most disciplined focus. Aww... if we could only quiet the noise!

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes. Mastery—an ongoing journey.❣️

Conflict within ourselves and in relationships is one of the biggest challenges for most people. Learning to appreciate another person's perspective and their differences contributes to better communication and greater understanding, but first, we must quiet the mixed feelings within ourselves! Self-awareness is an essential aspect of resolving conflicted feelings.

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

We are essentially just moving our bodies around in space. I remind my yoga students that from time to time, not to diminish the importance of yoga to them or to make it seem trivial. In fact, operating in space is exactly the opposite.

Open space is, in my mind, incredibly under-appreciated. So often we spend our days rushing through space, whether that’s hurtling through traffic from point A to B in our car or hastening to complete the next bullet point on our never-ending to-do list.