Rest is an important, if not often overlooked, part of physical well being. In this season of cold weather and an abundance of social obligations, I encourage you to listen to your body and find rest before rest finds you.

No matter where you are in your life - pre-job, currently working, between jobs, or retired - there is value is joining clubs, organizations, and groups who are focused in the same direction you are. Today, we discuss the value of joining professional organizations for development.

You can successfully navigate any and all situations life presents you with. I know this to be true because you have lived life - some good and some bad and some terrible - and yet you persist. Focus on the things you've overcome to build the belief in your own abilities.

Financial advice often assumes that you know what's happening with your money and that you have enough money to cover all your expenses. But what do you do when you have no idea where your money is going, or how much is coming in? How do you decide what to pay for when you know you can't pay for everything? Check out this episode to explore an approach to getting to zero, financially.

A hectic schedule has thrown me out of my routine of daily gym time for strength training and cardio. To ease myself back into moving my body, I am focusing on yoga in the morning and walks after work. Yoga and walking enable me to be present with my body without pushing my current limits.

Twice in the past few weeks, friends in my community have reached out because they were struggling - on the spectrum from "in a funk" to "having trouble justifying life". It had me reflecting on my ability to ask for help and the true value of community for resilience.

My role in the play Noises Off! has me dominating my daily activity goals. I have rediscovered the ability of being in flow with physical activity and I don't want it to stop!

You can deepen the relationships with members of your Community by setting the right expectations and actively listening during conversations. In this video, learn about 3 different types of supportive conversations and how to prepare your body and mind for actively listening.

This episode features Tom Shaw of www.emergencespeaking.com, a real-life barrier breaker who has overcome paralysis and addiction to become a published author, successful business man, and motivational speaker. Enjoy this conversation with Tom.

Building a habit of learning something new every day sets a foundation for resilience. Even when times are hard, you know you can learn something new to help you. In this episode I discuss my favorite 7 ways to learn - reading & book clubs, YouTube, podcasts, documentaries, travel, the MasterClass platform, and libraries.