Apr 29th 10 Posted by Judith Cassis

your greatest asset

Some people have good personalities. Others are great at math. We all excel at something. How about you? Take a minute to think of at least one attribute, or one thing you do really well. You may think this is the key to your success, and it very well may have a great deal to do with it. But there’s something even more critical. It’s intangible, invisible, yet more powerful than anything you... read more

Mar 26th 10 Posted by Judith Cassis

time to remove your mask

Do you wear a mask? I’m not talking about during Halloween or Mardi Gras. I’m referring to the plain, ordinary days in between, at work, or school or at parties. Is there a face you hide behind when you don’t want people to see the real you? That’s the mask I’m talking about! Why would I not want people to see the real me? The reasons don’t matter. They often boil down to... read more

Mar 12th 10 Posted by Judith Cassis

ask for what you want!

Part III -  Hello! This week’s discussion is my favorite topic.  I’d like to start with an excerpt from my Book: When Life Knocks You Down – Get Up! The ways we communicate determine two things: 1) The Outcome of the issue we’re communicating about. 2) The Quality of our relationships.   Speak with respect, consideration, and love, and in healthy relationships, that’s what... read more

Mar 5th 10 Posted by Judith Cassis

ask for what you want!

Part II – Last week we began a discussion on the ways common courtesy-gone-overboard can eat away at self esteem, joy and integrity. Integrity? That may sound as if it came out of left field, but it very much factors into our conversation. When most of us think about integrity, we think about honesty and being true to ourselves and others. But it doesn’t stop there. Integrity also implies a... read more

Feb 26th 10 Posted by Judith Cassis

ask for what you want!!

Part I – Be polite, watch your manners, don’t hurt people’s feelings. Most people would agree these are good rules to live by. To a certain extent, they are; but when any one of these suggestions is taken to extreme, it can reek havoc your life. I know, because I’ve experienced it. My parents, and yours did what they thought was right when raising their kids. They, as most, did... read more

Feb 19th 10 Posted by Judith Cassis

my first firewalk

I love learning. Over the years, I’ve found some pretty interesting ways to further my education. In 1992, I’d heard about a leadership program that culminated with an optional firewalk. I’d heard about firewalking years before, but never really considered it. But it was optional, right? So I signed up for the program, prepared to watch from the sidelines. For 10 days, I stretched. And I don’t mean... read more

Jan 22nd 10 Posted by Judith Cassis

do you suffer from chronic pain?

As many as 50 million Americans are affected by chronic pain. The worst part is that many lack effective treatment options. This means more than just an occasional headache or sore throat. Chronic pain, as defined by The American College of Rheumatology refers to pain occurring at least 4 days per week for at least 3 months. Unless you’ve suffered from the gnawing frequency of chronic pain, you... read more

Jan 1st 10 Posted by Judith Cassis

set the stage for change

Successful resolution is relatively simple, but not necessarily easy. There’s a difference. Looking back over the details of our lives, it’s simple to list resolutions with a firm intention to make changes. But as many of us have seen, those promises we make are not always easy to keep. Unless we couple strong commitment with accountability, our desire to make those changes can fade. Not... read more