Problem Solving

Caution: Obstacles May Appear Larger Than They Are

  We all have certain activities we find challenging and totally outside our comfort zone. For some people, it’s flying; for others it’s public speaking. For me, it’s swimming. Although I was born on a Mediterranean island, I never learned how to swim. I tried to learn as an adult, once taking swimming lessons at…

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4 Simple Ways to Combat Boredom and Get Things Done

Have you ever become so absorbed in an activity that time seemed to just fly by? You were able to focus – without looking for distractions – and found you were super productive. Wouldn’t it be great if you could have that same experience with the tasks you’ve been putting off – like tidying up…

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Be Careful What You Wish For: How Your Thinking Can Hold You Back

Have you ever searched for a missing ‘everyday item’ like your keys or your glasses? You checked in your purse, doubting they would be there, and of course they weren’t. But after you looked everywhere else they could possibly be, you went back to your purse and – lo and behold – they were right…

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Easy Peasy Problem Solving

Ever have one of those frustrating moments when you can’t figure out a solution to a problem – then you take a break, come back, and find the answer easily? I’ll be the first to admit that I am technically challenged. I can easily transform a chaotic space into a calm oasis, but when it…

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