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Is There A Common Future?
Summary: Here is why addictions and change fight each other. Yet, they lead us to think about our shared future. Better yet, read on to see what to do about it.Here is the BIG QUESTION: What is the destination? STOP! Most importantly, do not answer just yet. Covid-19 has caused us to ask. To clarify, those marching in protest, those…
How Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement Move Productivity to a Higher Level
Summary: You can teach prejudice. You can grow and learn too. Here is the story of one woman who helped children become critical thinkers. They developed self-awareness for more fulfilling lives. Firstly, if you do not know who Jane Elliott is, please google her. Then take the time to watch the documentary. Yes, one person…
Leadership Skills: It’s Time To STOP Being a Pleaser
Summary: Why is it hard for so many to say NO? If it means people are upset with you, what can you do? Here are some ideas to stay calm and not be derailed by your insecurities. Dear Dr. Sylvia, Many of my executives complain that they are exhausted and feel overwhelmed because they can’t…
Change: What really matters as we begin to create the new normal?
Summary: Change is inevitable. However, how you address change management is the key to success. Not just win, to a positive and creative life. Here are some thoughts to consider. I know that we have all been thrown into change—more change than we’ve ever expected to experience in our lifetimes. Usually, when difficulties hit, they…
Ya Gotta Love EUSTRESS, Here’s Why
Summary: Stress can help or hinder. Today we talk about the good stress, eustress that enables you to succeed. Learn how to practice “safe stress” and be in charge rather than at the effect of your emotions. There is either too much stress coupled with too much aggravation. Or there is too much isolation along…
5 Tips to Handle Stress in Times of Distress
I get a lot of questions all the time asking me how to handle stress in times of distress so I felt it was important to address this and share 5 tips that will get you out of stress zone. How do you handle those awful moments when you are boiling inside and yet, smiling…
Who decides when enough is enough?
Summary: How many of you have said, “enough is enough?” And you find that while you demand the upset to stop, it just keeps going on and on? This leads to both overwhelm and anxiety. Here are some tips to help. QUESTION: Who decides when enough is enough? ANSWER: It depends on the circumstances. What…
I Learned to Handle Conflict, You Can Too.
Summary: Did you ever wonder where your conflict resolution skills developed? It starts with what got your attention (or not) as a kid. Here is good advice for you as an adult. Hi everybody! I was on an interview this morning, and they asked me to discuss behavior patterns and conflict. Above all, the big…
How to Use the Best Type of Music to De-Stress
Summary: Leaders need quick stress reduction techniques to be effective in helping their teams. Here are some great ideas. Sylvia Lafair here, and I’m here to discuss another way to work with stress during these constantly changing times. I have taught this to so many leaders over the years. It works amazingly well before meetings.…
Handle Stress Under Pressure
Summary: Here are some ways to move distress to eustress, the helpful stress to keep you healthy. Fortunately, I have a few tips about handling stress. I’ve become a stress-reduction researcher, and there is much to learn. Further, I decided to focus on stress and stress reduction in these trying times. It seems that every…
How to Move Out of Fear
Summary: The faster the pace of life, the more fear. Here’s what can help. I am getting the same questions over and over with the same request. “Hey, Dr. Sylvia, what advice do you have to move out of the rampant fear these days.†Comments are so similar, from ones about wasting time to ones about poor…
Best Ways to Handle Stress in Times of Change
Summary: The choice of how you respond is yours, no matter what comes into your life. Here is how to change your coping mechanisms. Dear Dr. Sylvia, I need some help with coping mechanisms during this time of constant change. I’ve recently been surveying how people cope and use various coping mechanisms. It’s been fascinating…
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