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Five weeks ago, I found myself in the hospital for a five day stay that was precipitated by acute diverticulitis. It started out two weeks earlier as periodic lower intestinal cramping. I ended up in the ER with almost constant cramping after nothing had passed through my system for 48 hours.

This past Christmas I received a big box of chocolates and a lovely card from a former client of ours who had decided to retire effective at the end of the year. In the card, Charlie thanked us for providing the tools that allowed him to spend eight happy and productive years of employment.

New beginnings are a chance to reset. Every fresh start is a wonderful opportunity to recalibrate your focus on what truly matters in your life and let go of what no longer serves you or brings you joy. It’s like giving your life goals a thoughtful, rejuvenating overhaul

The hot topic at this time of year is New Year's resolutions. In the last four days alone, I've received several emails and read numerous blogs on the subject. Friends, family, and clients have asked me about my resolutions for 2024.

This holiday season, like every single one I can remember, has been accompanied by a marketing frenzy – TV and radio ads, emails from every vendor I’ve ever purchased anything from in my life, and social media campaigns filling my feeds.

The late Jim Rohn was once asked by a group of psychiatrists what single thing he thought most messed with the mind. His answer was “not becoming all that you can be”.

I just got home from my favorite barre class. No, not THAT bar class – although I do love a good martini. This barre class is a wonderful exercise experience inspired by a mix of Pilates, ballet, stretching, and yoga. It's my favorite form of exercise other than walking with my dog, Kinsey.

So, I am in the middle of an argument with my wife. It is one of those circular ones that go something like this:

Some days, my head hurts from listening. It's more a feeling of exhaustion than discomfort. I reach a point where I know I need a reset.

I have a close friend whose Perceptual Style, like mine, is Activity. He was my college roommate, and we have known each other for 50 years. He lives about 1,000 miles away from me, but he visits me once or twice a year, and we escape to a rustic country cabin in Central Texas to catch up with each other's lives.