Daring to Doubt
Turning the Table on Your Doubts Knowing I have a voracious appetite for things inspirational, a friend of mine gave me a calendar that has a different quotation each month. One of them, in particular, struck me:
Entries by Virginia Kravitz
The Year 20__ , How Do You Picture It?
Future Snapshot When my husband and I were preparing to get married three years ago, our minister asked us to write down how we pictured our lives 40 years from now. We chuckled at the assignment which we presumed was usually given to younger couples in their 20’s. (We were 37 and 47 at the […]
Your Vision: Define It, Wear It, Share It
Claiming Your Life Vision It is human nature to dream and wonder. It is the human spirit at its best when we actually dare to claim that dream.
Act On What You Know
Contemplating New Directions In the last issue, I talked about gathering clues on your way to determining the direction to take. I encouraged you to notice bits and pieces prior to having the solution in full view. Like a puzzle or mosaic, the whole picture eventually emerges.
Clues to It
Take The Pressure Off She was 27 years old and the pressure conveyed during our phone conversation was palpable. Dissatisfied with her current job, she had a strong feeling she was meant for greater things but just hadn’t been able to put her finger on it yet.
3 Questions: Move from Overwhelm to Momentum
Overwhelm: Don’t Get Too Used To It It seems that a fact of modern life is getting acquainted with the state of overwhelm. We are overwhelmed by the speed of information coming at us, conflicting demands on our time, and the myriad of choices we have. While it’s true that being in overload from time to […]
There ARE Enough Hours in the Day
“There just aren’t enough hours in the day.” Ever hear yourself singing this refrain? I certainly used to but not anymore. Despite being organized by nature and a good planner, I was still often frustrated when the day ended and I glanced at what was left to be done. Then I discovered the missing piece. […]
Patience and Boldness
Leap + Steady-As-You-Go In the last issue, I introduced the parallel tracks of LEAP + STEADY-AS-YOU-GO as a useful strategy for approaching your goals. There are two seemingly contradictory qualities which go hand in hand with this strategy: PATIENCE and BOLDNESS. Maybe you’re thinking, “Well, I’ve never been very patient,” or “Uh-oh. Boldness isn’t exactly my […]
Support You Need for the Changes You Want
A fresh year invites you to conjure change and set your sights a little higher. Installing effective supports greatly reduces the amount of struggle that often accompanies change. Here are six things to include in your support system:
What’s Your Theme?
Boldness I declared that one word my theme for 2004. Interesting impact! In fact, whenever I’ve created a theme, whether it coincides with the beginning of a new year or with a certain project on which I’m working, it always has an impact. This one “BOLDNESS” declared itself so, the word itself on display at my […]