Self-care is often understood primarily as external activities you do to take care of yourself. External activities can be helpful but the internal aspect of self-care is where we move from self-soothing to self-empowerment. It’s a big red flag when self-care enthusiasts try to tell you how to take care of yourself. No one can tell us what we need. The answers lie within.
Read MoreDuring times of crisis, businesses should continue to sell their goods and services is they can. We’ve all got to keep the lights on and food in our bellies. But messaging and marketing needs to be adjusted to reflect our shared reality. Communication needs to be thoughtful, authentic and lead with empathy—without expectation of gain. We don’t need more businesses selling us crap we don’t need and can’t afford. We need an infusion of humanity into our business dealings on a massive scale.
Read MoreFuckery is any behavior that puts integrity and trustworthiness on the line. This emotional sludge robs us of sleep and throws off our focus. It’s an enormous distraction and kills productivity. Left unchecked, it breeds, leaving us divided or isolated, unable to see a way through. Damaged trust destroys relationships, interferes with business objectives, and voids motivation.
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