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When you ask someone about their experience in the world of work, what kind of stories do you hear? Many of us go to work and come home feeling stressed, less than enough, exhausted. Friday is looked forward to. Monday? Not so much. MORE
Let’s face it, most of us make purchase decisions emotionally, rather than logically. However, the trend in marketing is focused on big data, filtered and sifted, often to get the results that validate our company and products rather than to divine what the customer wants. MORE
I first met Marc Lesser a few years ago, when he was CEO and lead trainer at the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute. The wisdom he imparted those classes, and through his work is still popping into my mind as I go on my own path and I am honored to have been so lucky. MORE
I’ve been thinking a lot about how this holiday season affects everyone in different ways, no matter what our faith. For some, it is a season of generosity and giving. Enjoying the act of giving for others and accepting the warm feeling that it brings can fill a person’s heart with joy. MORE
My guest on Mindful Social this week is Molly Cantrell-Kraig. Boy, does this woman have a story! She’s been through the wringer a few times in her life, yet she’s managed to do so much more than survive, she’s thrived. MORE
We may not always agree, but if we respond with negativity we're driving the conversation down a rabbit hole it may not recover from. mindful social kindness mindfulsocial Social Media MORE
If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.” –Sun Sun Tzu. The word negotiation often implies there are a winner and a loser. If we don’t win, then we lose. But why is there a negotiation in the first place? MORE
Empathy in the workplace? What do we need that for? Ummmm. Everything silly. When we have empathy for our customers we deliver better service. When we show empathy to our co-workers or our employees we can put ourselves in their shoes and better understand the dynamics of any situation. MORE
The mindfulness training I’ve engaged in over the last few years has significantly changed my life. I’m less reactive in difficult situations, adapt to change more quickly, actually get more done because I’m more able to focus, and my friends tell me I seem both happier and calmer. MORE
When I became a caregiver it changed the way I did everything. I thought I was a master at multi-tasking. Juggling life and work, being able to stay up to the wee hours coding or managing client work was second nature to me. MORE
In a recent report from the Harvard Business School ( The Caring Company ) less than 25% of employers say that being a caregiver impacts the performance of employees. Wow, that’s simply obtuse when over 80% of employees surveyed said that caregiving had impacted their performance. MORE
You may not have heard of it, but there’s this thing called “ Responsibility Fatigue ”. It happens to a lot of us when we simply can’t say no. The more we don’t say no, the more people rely on us. At home, at work, out in the world. Sometimes it literally feels like there’s a sign on our forehead that says “Don’t worry, I’ll take care of it”! And so we get overloaded, exhausted, often more than a little frustrated or angry. MORE
As a caregiver and an entrepreneur, I know only too well how overloaded we can be. MORE
Emotional triggers happen to us all day, every day. A trigger can be pretty much any topic that makes us feel strongly, whether that’s negative or positive. They can be a memory, a conversation, or simply a feeling that we respond to in a certain way. MORE
Guest post via the remarkable Lilach Bullock. With so many different social media marketing tools to choose from, it can be difficult to find the right solution; one that helps you save time and helps you improve your results. MORE
Luskin is the Director of the Stanford University Forgiveness Project, a senior consultant in health promotion at Stanford University, and a professor at the Institute for Transpersonal Psychology, as well as an affiliate faculty member of the Greater Good Science Center. MORE
Every single person in the world either has experienced or will experience terrible loss and hurdles to overcome at some point in their lifetime. These things can be terrifying, even emotionally or psychologically disabling. MORE
This time of the year can be hectic, combining the end of the year with the holiday season, stress just happens doesn’t it? Are you looking forward to January as a time to recharge? Me too. I see the beginning of the year as a time to refresh. MORE
Photo by Mimi Thian on Unsplash. Workplaces stress is quite literally a killer of productivity as well as health. Bringing compassion into the mix can lift spirits and bring a sense of oneness that may not have existed before. MORE
On the #MindfulSocial podcast this week I talk with Dr. Rick Hanson, Ph.D. about learning to actually change the structure of our brain through positive neuroplasticity and ways we can learn from our experiences to have more well-being, happiness and emotional balance in our lives. MORE
Let’s face it, most of us make purchase decisions emotionally, rather than logically. But much of the research we do when marketing products and services is focused on big data, filtered and sifted, often to get the results we are looking for rather than to divine what the customer wants. MORE
As many of you know by now, my business has evolved considerably over the last few years, and life and work have grown markedly better. Because I’m focusing on what really matters to me, my family and my clients. MORE
As more and more executives are seeing the value of leadership coaching for themselves, they’re looking to provide coaching for their teams as well. In part to save money, but also to create an internal environment where the team learns together and collaboration happens more fluently. MORE
This week’s guest on Mindful Social is Oren Jay Sofer. MORE
I remember the first retreat I went on. It’s been some years now, but I remember how nervous I was. Thinking I’d stick out like a sore thumb, maybe judged as a newbie. Could I last 3 days? I really had no idea what was going to happen beyond what I’d read in the brochure, and that was pretty slim. MORE
This was a very special episode with Non Wels, creator of the You, Me, Empathy podcast. We met on Twitter and struck up some conversations. Non hosted me on his podcast in October to talk about self-care for caregivers and a whole lot of other things. MORE
We caregivers can be very, very, hard on ourselves. We tell ourselves the wildest stories and sometimes we believe them without thinking. Stories like: ”I can’t handle this”, I’m not good enough”, ” That person is just trying to make me feel bad”, and the classic “I can never do enough!”. MORE
Nobody who has ever worked in the hospitality industry is oblivious to the stress and fatigue that comes with the territory. Long hours on our feet, demanding and challenging work situations can add up to sleepless nights and wondering why we do this! MORE
Did you know there are more than 40 million Americans caring for a family member or friend? Many of them are working a full-time job (or more) while also dedicating 20-40 hours a week* as a caregiver for a family member, friend or neighbor. MORE
What do you think the term “caregiver” means? I’m learning that it means something different to everyone. When all is said and done, almost every one of us will be a caregiver of some kind in our lifetime. MORE
Janet Fouts
DECEMBER 19, 2019
When I became a caregiver it changed the way I did everything. I thought I was a master at multi-tasking. Juggling life and work, being able to stay up to the wee hours coding or managing client work was second nature to me.
Janet Fouts
JANUARY 28, 2018
Guest post via the remarkable Lilach Bullock. With so many different social media marketing tools to choose from, it can be difficult to find the right solution; one that helps you save time and helps you improve your results.
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Janet Fouts
JULY 21, 2019
I remember the first retreat I went on. It’s been some years now, but I remember how nervous I was. Thinking I’d stick out like a sore thumb, maybe judged as a newbie. Could I last 3 days? I really had no idea what was going to happen beyond what I’d read in the brochure, and that was pretty slim.
Janet Fouts
OCTOBER 25, 2019
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Janet Fouts
MARCH 12, 2019
As many of you know by now, my business has evolved considerably over the last few years, and life and work have grown markedly better. Because I’m focusing on what really matters to me, my family and my clients.
Janet Fouts
DECEMBER 3, 2018
On the #MindfulSocial podcast this week I talk with Dr. Rick Hanson, Ph.D. about learning to actually change the structure of our brain through positive neuroplasticity and ways we can learn from our experiences to have more well-being, happiness and emotional balance in our lives.
Janet Fouts
JULY 10, 2019
My guest on Mindful Social this week is Molly Cantrell-Kraig. Boy, does this woman have a story! She’s been through the wringer a few times in her life, yet she’s managed to do so much more than survive, she’s thrived.
Janet Fouts
DECEMBER 5, 2018
I’ve been thinking a lot about how this holiday season affects everyone in different ways, no matter what our faith. For some, it is a season of generosity and giving. Enjoying the act of giving for others and accepting the warm feeling that it brings can fill a person’s heart with joy.
Janet Fouts
JANUARY 2, 2019
This was a very special episode with Non Wels, creator of the You, Me, Empathy podcast. We met on Twitter and struck up some conversations. Non hosted me on his podcast in October to talk about self-care for caregivers and a whole lot of other things.
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Janet Fouts
DECEMBER 17, 2018
This time of the year can be hectic, combining the end of the year with the holiday season, stress just happens doesn’t it? Are you looking forward to January as a time to recharge? Me too. I see the beginning of the year as a time to refresh.
Janet Fouts
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
Let’s face it, most of us make purchase decisions emotionally, rather than logically. However, the trend in marketing is focused on big data, filtered and sifted, often to get the results that validate our company and products rather than to divine what the customer wants.
Janet Fouts
AUGUST 14, 2019
On the show this week is Bryan Kramer.
Janet Fouts
APRIL 2, 2019
In a recent report from the Harvard Business School ( The Caring Company ) less than 25% of employers say that being a caregiver impacts the performance of employees. Wow, that’s simply obtuse when over 80% of employees surveyed said that caregiving had impacted their performance.
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Janet Fouts
JUNE 11, 2019
We caregivers can be very, very, hard on ourselves. We tell ourselves the wildest stories and sometimes we believe them without thinking. Stories like: ”I can’t handle this”, I’m not good enough”, ” That person is just trying to make me feel bad”, and the classic “I can never do enough!”.
Janet Fouts
DECEMBER 2, 2019
This week’s guest on Mindful Social is Oren Jay Sofer.
Janet Fouts
MARCH 27, 2019
Every single person in the world either has experienced or will experience terrible loss and hurdles to overcome at some point in their lifetime. These things can be terrifying, even emotionally or psychologically disabling.
Janet Fouts
JANUARY 26, 2019
Luskin is the Director of the Stanford University Forgiveness Project, a senior consultant in health promotion at Stanford University, and a professor at the Institute for Transpersonal Psychology, as well as an affiliate faculty member of the Greater Good Science Center.
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Janet Fouts
SEPTEMBER 8, 2018
What do you think the term “caregiver” means? I’m learning that it means something different to everyone. When all is said and done, almost every one of us will be a caregiver of some kind in our lifetime.
Janet Fouts
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Photo by Mimi Thian on Unsplash. Workplaces stress is quite literally a killer of productivity as well as health. Bringing compassion into the mix can lift spirits and bring a sense of oneness that may not have existed before.
Janet Fouts
NOVEMBER 18, 2018
As more and more executives are seeing the value of leadership coaching for themselves, they’re looking to provide coaching for their teams as well. In part to save money, but also to create an internal environment where the team learns together and collaboration happens more fluently.
Janet Fouts
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
I first met Marc Lesser a few years ago, when he was CEO and lead trainer at the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute. The wisdom he imparted those classes, and through his work is still popping into my mind as I go on my own path and I am honored to have been so lucky.
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Janet Fouts
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
Nobody who has ever worked in the hospitality industry is oblivious to the stress and fatigue that comes with the territory. Long hours on our feet, demanding and challenging work situations can add up to sleepless nights and wondering why we do this!
Janet Fouts
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Emotional triggers happen to us all day, every day. A trigger can be pretty much any topic that makes us feel strongly, whether that’s negative or positive. They can be a memory, a conversation, or simply a feeling that we respond to in a certain way.
Janet Fouts
JUNE 27, 2019
When you ask someone about their experience in the world of work, what kind of stories do you hear? Many of us go to work and come home feeling stressed, less than enough, exhausted. Friday is looked forward to. Monday? Not so much.
Janet Fouts
JULY 24, 2017
Let’s face it, most of us make purchase decisions emotionally, rather than logically. But much of the research we do when marketing products and services is focused on big data, filtered and sifted, often to get the results we are looking for rather than to divine what the customer wants.
Janet Fouts
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.” –Sun Sun Tzu. The word negotiation often implies there are a winner and a loser. If we don’t win, then we lose. But why is there a negotiation in the first place?
Janet Fouts
OCTOBER 22, 2019
Empathy in the workplace? What do we need that for? Ummmm. Everything silly. When we have empathy for our customers we deliver better service. When we show empathy to our co-workers or our employees we can put ourselves in their shoes and better understand the dynamics of any situation.
Janet Fouts
JULY 15, 2019
Did you know there are more than 40 million Americans caring for a family member or friend? Many of them are working a full-time job (or more) while also dedicating 20-40 hours a week* as a caregiver for a family member, friend or neighbor.
Janet Fouts
JANUARY 20, 2017
We may not always agree, but if we respond with negativity we're driving the conversation down a rabbit hole it may not recover from. mindful social kindness mindfulsocial Social Media
Janet Fouts
MARCH 25, 2019
You may not have heard of it, but there’s this thing called “ Responsibility Fatigue ”. It happens to a lot of us when we simply can’t say no. The more we don’t say no, the more people rely on us. At home, at work, out in the world. Sometimes it literally feels like there’s a sign on our forehead that says “Don’t worry, I’ll take care of it”! And so we get overloaded, exhausted, often more than a little frustrated or angry.
Janet Fouts
DECEMBER 27, 2017
The mindfulness training I’ve engaged in over the last few years has significantly changed my life. I’m less reactive in difficult situations, adapt to change more quickly, actually get more done because I’m more able to focus, and my friends tell me I seem both happier and calmer.
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