Leadership is a key component to living our calling and initiating change in the world. Under this topic, we talk about the qualities and skills of effective leaders.
How many things do you feel you have to do in life? Do you have to do the laundry? Do you have to go to work? Do you have to get the kids to practice? There is a new way of looking at these things that feels pretty freeing. Instead of telling yourself or other … Read more
You know how people say, Cheese!” when they are posing for a picture? Well, I think something was lost in the translation. My sister-in-law went to Mexico with her husband to visit his family. As everyone posed for a picture, they exclaimed, “Queso!” That’s Spanish for “cheese.” Makes sense right? The problem is that when … Read more
Sometimes criticism hurts. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could just let it go and not bother us? Just let it roll off like water off a duck’s back. Sometimes criticism stings, sometimes it doesn’t. What’s the difference? And how can we shift something inside us so it doesn’t hurt so bad? I was reading … Read more
What are you really good at? I bet you weren’t always good at those things. In fact, I bet at the beginning you were really terrible at them. That’s just how it is. We start off bad at something and we keep working at it and then we get to be good at it. We … Read more
Who are you hanging out with? Are they building you up? Do they see possibilities and encourage you? Are they seeking to become a better version of themselves? Or do you find yourself surrounded by the stereotypical “Debbie Downer”? First, let’s look at what it means for someone to get us down. You’ll need to … Read more
The subconscious is a powerful force. We can use it to help us accomplish great things. When you want more than just the usual “force of will,” give these powerful tools a try. Intentions You can set an intention for a whole lot of different things. What you will do or accomplish in a day, … Read more
Being humble is a good thing, right? But maybe it’s possible to be too humble. Let’s look at how we may be accidentally having a negative impact on other people when we are trying to be humble. In a previous blog, I talked about how to graciously accept praise. I talked just briefly about how … Read more
I, Rena, was recently interviewed for an awesome podcast, Coming Out of the Fire. I share about being sexually abused by my uncle. It’s a powerful and frank discussion (don’t worry, we skipped the gory details). We really did get to explore the impact it made on me. You can click here to listen to … Read more
Sometimes it’s helpful to see things from the other person’s perspective. It’s easy to think that our way of seeing things is the way it is. But another perspective can be valid and helpful. When we can see another person’s point of view, it is easier to understand why they say and do what they … Read more
Compassion is a great thing. It benefits everyone. Having more compassion can help us be kinder and more patient. I know a woman who is gaining more compassion because of the work she’s doing to make her unique positive impact. I share what she shared with me because I think it can help all of … Read more