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- Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness - Part I: Life - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2006 from Julie DonleyThe Constitution of the United States affirms that each person is endowed with the inalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. This is true for everyone on the planet, not just people residing in the US; although in this country, you are provided with the freedoms necessary ...
Views: 1106 - Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness: Part II - Liberty - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2006 from Julie DonleyThe Constitution of the United States affirms that each person is endowed with the inalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. This is true for everyone on the planet, not just people residing in the US; although in this country, you are provided with the freedoms necessary ...
Views: 1104 - Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness: Part III – Pursuit of Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2006 from Julie DonleyThe Constitution of the United States affirms that each person is endowed with the inalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. In this three part series, we are exploring what these three rights mean for us. In the first part of the series, we discussed the difference ...
Views: 927 - Managing Impressions - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2008 from Julie DonleyEvery morning you get out of bed and go about your day. You say good bye to your spouse, get the kids off to school, and make your way to your job. At work, you attend meetings, greet customers, and chat with colleagues. Maybe you go to the gym a few times during the week. Weekends, you spend ...
Views: 3195 - No One Gets to Be Wrong - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2006 from Julie DonleyNo One Gets to Be Wrong By Julie Fuimano, Executive Coach Have you ever been told you were wrong for feeling a certain way or for expressing an opinion that was contrary to the beliefs of others? How did it feel? It’s happened to each of us at some point, and no, it never feels good to be made ...
Views: 957 - Out of Work and Loving It - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2006 from Julie DonleyOk. So you are out of work either by your choice or not. You’re scared. Most people do not have adequate savings to allow for a long period between jobs. Not having savings or a spouse/partner to support you financially through this period adds tremendous stress to your already stressful ...
Views: 806 - Overcoming Self-Doubt - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2008 from Julie DonleyEveryone experiences self-doubt at some point in our lives. For many people, self-doubt can be pervasive, even crippling. It can impact your relationships. It destroys confidence. It causes procrastination or lack of effort. It can be extremely frustrating to live with the reverberating voice in ...
Views: 2814 - Preparing for Success - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2007 from Julie DonleyYou have just won the lottery! Congratulations! This is exactly what you’ve wished for and you finally won! You are so excited. But, are you prepared? Do you have a great financial advisor picked out? If not, how will you choose one that you can trust? Do you know how you’ll invest ...
Views: 1216 - RAISING THE BAR: DEALING WITH NEGATIVITY IN THE WORKPLACE - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2007 from Julie DonleyChallenge: I’m a new manager leading a team of sales professionals. One of my associates is very negative and does minimal work. While he meets quota, he could do so much more and his negativity impacts the other members of our team. He’s been with our company for a number of years and it seems ...
Views: 1300 - Say "Yes" To You - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2008 from Julie DonleyHave you ever had anyone speak to you in a tone that made you feel uncomfortable? And yet, you said nothing. Have you ever done something for someone or with someone that you really didn’t want to do? And yet, you did it anyway, only to become resentful later. Every time you say nothing, every ...
Views: 1124 - Self Management is Critical for Handling Problems - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2009 from Julie DonleyA staff member doesn’t handle a problem with a customer well, and you, as the manager, are upset. You think to yourself, “Why on earth would he do such a thing? Doesn’t he know better? He should know that’s not how to deal with a customer!” Your young child is playing upstairs. You decide to go ...
Views: 1193 - Separating Business from People - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2005 from Julie Donley“After 20 years of employment, I was injured and my employer told me they had no job for me. You bet I’m angry!” Many people lose their jobs through injury, downsizing or closings and it’s challenging to come to terms with leaving an employer after so many years of service. Anger is a natural ...
Views: 837 - Sharing Yourself - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2008 from Julie DonleyFor many years, I was a lone ranger, doing things on my own, resistant of others’ help and support. Although always friendly and well-liked, I never let anyone get too close. I never felt good about sharing my deepest thoughts and feelings, perhaps for fear of ridicule. Somehow, during my ...
Views: 1203 - Staying Healthy Over the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Julie DonleyThe holiday season means more parties, more shopping, more eating, more stress, and, of course, more colds and flu! So how can you stay healthy during this busy time? There are several things that you can do to practice self-care. The holidays are not an invitation to lose focus on what is ...
Views: 1288 - Staying Positive in a Negative Environment - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2008 from Julie DonleyProbably one of the hardest things we must do as leaders is to stay positive when everyone else around us is negative. It’s not easy to maintain a positive attitude and not be drained or consumed by the negativity that surrounds you. But as a leader, that’s exactly what you must do. ...
Views: 1922 - Strength In Being Human - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2008 from Julie Donley“I am seen as a pillar of strength. I was brought up this way. I don’t show my emotions or to talk about the bad stuff going on in my life. When people ask how I’m doing, I say, ‘I’m fine.’ As a nurse, I am always there for others. I don’t want to have to ask for help or lean on others for ...
Views: 1710 - Take Charge to Create a Healthy Financial Future - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2009 from Julie DonleyThe economy woes are having a huge impact on our most important asset: people. People are scared. Therapists are seeing an increase in patients as anxiety intensifies keeping people awake at night and interfering with their ability to focus and be productive. Fear is taking over what were ...
Views: 1396 - Take the Time to CARE - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Julie DonleyWhen I started my career in health care nearly 20 years ago, I was struck by the compassion and care with which nurses and other professionals gave of themselves to their patients. It felt like home to me as I embarked upon my career as a caring professional. But I also noticed how unhappy ...
Views: 1587 - The Answer to Your Prayers - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Julie DonleyHave you ever prayed for something and wished for it and worked hard to get it but it just doesn’t come? We have all been in this place where we want something so badly we can almost taste it and it’s not here. We wonder ‘why?’ and often think, “Why me?” or “Why NOT me?” It is frustrating and ...
Views: 1411 - The Basics of Emotional Intelligence: Emotions as Messengers - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2008 from Julie DonleyDo you find yourself at the mercy of your emotions, a victim of reaction, behaving in ways that you’re not proud of and often regret? Are you one of the millions of people who avoid conflict and confrontation because you don’t know how to deal with other people’s emotions? ...
Views: 1837 - The Power Of Acceptance - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2008 from Julie DonleyIn our coaching sessions, clients often discuss struggles or frustrations they’re experiencing. Struggling is characterized by that feeling of trying to place a round peg in a square hole. It’s a stressful place to be. It’s also energy draining, time consuming, and it distracts you from the ...
Views: 1163 - The Secret to Sustaining Change and Preventing Relapse - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Julie Donley“I don’t understand; I use [a diet system] to lose weight and am generally very successful, however, as soon as I come off the diet and start eating regularly, I gain the weight right back. This has happened three times now. What am I doing wrong?” This is the sad the story of relapse. You ...
Views: 1319 - Three Elements Of Trust - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2008 from Julie DonleyA key element in creating a team is establishing trust. Most people are familiar with environments where trust is absent where you cannot simply be yourself for fear of reprisal or ridicule. So instead, you shrink, hide your true self and create a façade, play the game and work the political ...
Views: 2123 - Use Empathy to Unleash a Huge Reserve of Potential - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2008 from Julie DonleyConsider the thoughts that go through your mind on a daily basis – the fears, doubts, criticisms, and judgments. If you knew that other people have the same thoughts about life, their mate, their kids, the organization, about their co-workers and bosses, and about themselves as you have, ...
Views: 1756 - Using the Law of Attraction to Achieve Success - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from Julie DonleyA few years ago, there was a movie produced called “The Secret” which introduced to the mainstream population the principles of the Law of Attraction. The basic premise is that whatever you dream of, you can create by focusing on what you want and how you will feel when you achieve it. If you ...
Views: 1209 - What Does "Being a Nurse" Mean To You? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Julie DonleyBeing a nurse used to be associated with the white starched dress uniform and cap. When you saw someone in that uniform, it meant purity, compassion and care. It also used to mean handmaiden or the “one who takes orders.” These days few people still wear white and even fewer wear dresses. Many ...
Views: 30164 - What Impact Are You Having on Others? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2009 from Julie DonleyLately, people, places and things have been reminding me of my friend and coaching colleague, Susan Race, who died suddenly in 2008. She was one of the first coaches I met when I entered coaching in 2001. She offered a bright smile, was always supportive, loving, energetic, and generous with her ...
Views: 1394 - What's Self-Esteem Got To Do With It? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2004 from Julie Donley“I don’t think I can do that,” says Shirley. “Does it matter what you think or does it matter what you do?” I replied. “I never thought of it like that. I know I should do this; I guess I just don’t think I’m good enough.” Shirley confessed. To which I replied, “Who asked you what you ...
Views: 1057 - What's Self-Esteem Got To Do With It? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Julie Donley“I don’t think I can do that,” says Shirley. “Does it matter what you ‘think’ or does it matter what you ‘do’?” I replied. “I never thought of it like that. I know I should do this; I guess I just don’t think I’m good ...
Views: 1183 - Where Do You Look For YOUR Value? - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2008 from Julie DonleyThousands of thoughts go through your mind in the course of your day and each day you make many choices. Your choices intend to bring you the greatest value. Your perception of what adds value is based on your thoughts, beliefs, feelings, and habits. These were created from your life experiences ...
Views: 1522 - Which Is Harder: MAKING a Change or SUSTAINING the Change? - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Julie DonleyMy aunt and I had lunch the other day. We were discussing weight loss and I mentioned my fear of regaining the forty pounds I have worked so hard to lose when she said, “It’s easy to lose weight; the hard part is keeping it off.” In my many years as an addictions nurse, I have always said ...
Views: 1370 - Your Emotional Buttons - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2006 from Julie DonleyWe’ve all done it. You become upset by something someone does and you blame them for doing it “to” you. I mean, it’s their fault. They should know better, right? People should know what sets you off. Don’t you agree? The fact is that people don’t know how to treat you unless you tell them. They ...
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