Grace and space. Give it to yourself, give it to others.

Grace to be a real human, not a fake-perfect model. Space to feel what you feel and do what you do. Even the ‘mostly happy’ of us feel sad, disappointed, frustrated or angry at times. Feelings are human.

Grace and space, ya’ll.

https://www.tbrowning.com/grace-and-space/ ‎

How would it change your day, your life, your innermost being if you believed that everything was working FOR you?

Catch the moments when it can help you to ask the question. Notice the instances and practice thinking the thought. It’s not a ‘pollyanna’ practice and it’s not “everything happens for a reason”- it changes things.

Don’t believe me? Try it and see.

https://www.tbrowning.com/everything-is-working-for-me/

Raise your glass and let’s toast entrepreneurs! Tuesday, November 16 is National Entrepreneur’s Day and these folks deserve a toast.

What makes an entrepreneur decide to take the plunge? How hard is it? And, boy, do I have a crazy piece of info on this.  What makes a great entrepreneur?

If you’re an entrepreneur, we salute you. If you know an entrepreneur, give ‘em a pat on the back because this isn’t easy. But, oh, is it worth it!

https://www.tbrowning.com/national-entrepreneurs-day/

There’s a puddle in my yard that’s a huge nuisance to me.

But it’s not a nuisance to everyone. Totally depends on who you are and what you do with it. Quick lesson in perspective here.

https://www.tbrowning.com/puddle-perspective/

Being kind is one of my superpowers so World Kindness Day is right up my alley.

No kindness is too small to make a difference. Your kindness may be the only one that somebody receives.

I’ve got suggestions for free and easy ways to be kind, any time, any where.

Be kind to each other and yourself.

https://www.tbrowning.com/world-kindness-day/ ‎

In yoga, we use the Downward Dog position to rest and reorient ourselves.

What if we do something similar throughout our work day? I've started experimenting with my Downward Dog for Work strategy and I'm loving it.

See what you think.

https://www.tbrowning.com/downward-dog-for-work/

Belly flops, Oddvocados and Misfits Market.

What do they have in common?

You’ll need to listen to find out.

They celebrate something unusual.

And I, after taking a few deep breaths, join in too.

https://www.tbrowning.com/belly-flops-and-oddvocados/

Are you paying attention to what’s right in front of you?

What would happen if you REALLY listened to what’s being said?

Or noticed what was taking place?

Taking the time to pay even a little extra attention can help you stand out.

The gift of attention is powerful.

https://www.tbrowning.com/gift-of-attention/ ‎

Twenty-five episodes is something to celebrate so do a little happy dance with me.

Then we'll move on to talk about how to pause in work, relationship or life in general to assess what's going on, take a breath and decide how to adjust. 

It's good to do this when we've started a new project. 

It's great to do when we find ourselves bobbing along in the stream of life, floating there because someone told us to and not necessarily because we meant to.

My participation in #NaPodPoMo is an example. I've paused, assessed and adjusted to get maximum benefit for myself and honor the spirit of the 30 episodes in 30 days challenge.

Where can you do this in your own life?

https://www.tbrowning.com/pause-assess-adjust/

We all love stories. It's how we learn and how we remember and how we bond.

I believe we can all improve how we tell stories, even if it's only to ourselves (which is what we're doing when we reminisce).

Let's start with how we FIND our stories, how we think about and remember our days and our lives.

What's YOUR story?

https://www.tbrowning.com/whats-your-story/