Who Surrounds You? There is a familiar quotation from the legendary author and speaker Jim Rohn, had a famous saying: You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Think about it. Who do you spend most of your time with – day in and day out? Are those people…
When was the last time you took time just for yourself? In my women’s wellness keynote, I often ask the audience to think about the thing they used to do, that they liked so much, that they just don’t seem to have time for anymore. Think about it: When did you stop playing guitar, or…
Reduce stress by interacting with people who “get you”! Maintaining positive relationships can be key in managing stress. So, when was the last time you spent time with people who really “get you”, understand who you are, what you do, and why you do it? Last week my wonderful husband said to me, “You need…
Ten years ago I woke up in the ICU after our babies were delivered by C-section and my doctors fixed my heart with bypass surgery, wondering whether we had boys or girls — or one of each. Soon after, my wonderful husband, Clay, came to tell me we had girls. Girls!! I’d really wanted girls!…
An African proverb states, “It takes a village to raise a child.” I say I’d be lost without my village! When the girls were born, Clay and I were overwhelmed. Family, friends and neighbors came to help us, brought us food and encouragement, and sat with the girls while I went to cardiac rehab and…
Have you Woo Hoo-ed today? You really should! Last night I finished Kim & Jason Kotecki’s new book There’s An Adult In My Soup. One of Kim’s chapters in entitled “Eeyore or Tigger” and discusses the sort of attitude we each can show the world. I believe I am a Tigger by nature – bouncy,…
Wonder what the deal is with Twitter? Is it a tool to reduce stress by staying connected and feeling like part of a community, or a time-sucking trap? It can be both – the trick is managing the flow! Imagine a storm drain pipe pumping out water after a heavy rain… That’s Twitter! Thousands and…
How many labels do you carry around every day? Employee, boss, mother, wife, daughter, caregiver, leader — likely too many to count! How often do you get to drop all of them and just be you? If it is not often, I suggest some “Jeans and No Lipstick” time with other women! Something powerful happens…
Can your attitude help you live longer? According to a study just released in Circulation,the Journal of the American Heart Association, women who are optimistic live longer than pessimists! Good news! (Yep, count me as an optimist!) According to the study: Optimistic women had a 9% lower risk of developing heart disease and a 14%…
Your personal story combined with recommendations for realistic lifestyle changes was very powerful.
Eye-opening and Inspirational.
Enlightening information attendees will share with colleagues
I thought, If Eliz can do it, so can I.
Stunning insights into why work-life balance isn’t working.
My favorite part was all of the stats you had to show what increased your odd of heart disease and how you could decrease your odds. It worked out I was actually going grocery shopping yesterday so it helped to have that in the front of my mind to make sure to get some “grow foods” when I was there too.
Really practical, easy to apply tips. And they almost always fit into my busy life.