Dec 18th 09 Posted by Judith Cassis

pick up the pieces

Every time you fall short of a goal, you have an opportunity to pull your self up by the bootstraps and begin again. Who knows, your new route might offer benefits extending far beyond what you imagined for the first. There are times when failure or loss are inevitable. Life just works that way. Jobs are lost, relationships end, and attempts to succeed fail. It’s been said that we grieve to the extent... read more

Nov 30th 09 Posted by Judith Cassis

the gift of YOU

When did baking special-recipe cookies for friends during the holidays turn into presenting them with $50 gift certificates for coffee or pricey accessories? When did it happen? It may not have been in your lifetime, but it wasn’t so long ago. There are still people walking the planet who remember the days when a jar of jam made from hand picked berries was given with pride and received with... read more

Nov 25th 09 Posted by Judith Cassis

remember to thank the most important person

A friend offers us a gift; we express appreciation. Someone does us a favor; we’re grateful. We thank cashiers, clerks, postal workers, servers, and family members. When it comes to gratitude, I’d venture to guess that most of us have pretty good manners. But I’m wondering, how many of us appreciate ourselves? Do you remember to thank yourself for the efforts you make to better your life?... read more

Nov 19th 09 Posted by Judith Cassis

the man or woman in the mirror

Focus on Your Own Behavior Changes Most everyone is familiar with the saying, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” It originates from the Bible, but it applies to every aspect of life, regardless of religion. When you treat others as you would like to be treated, you usually end up getting treated that way too. Just as hostility elicits hostility, kindness breeds kindness. It’s the... read more

Nov 10th 09 Posted by Judith Cassis

what’s behind your actions?

What’s Motivating Your Behavior? Have you ever wondered why you do what you do, say what you say, and think what you think? Many of our responses are motivated subconsciously by beliefs and values we’re not even aware of. I was 14 when my father died. After the funeral, everyone came over to our house. My aunt took me into the bathroom and pointed at the full wastebasket. She said she never... read more

Nov 3rd 09 Posted by Judith Cassis

too much to do and not enough time to do it

Do you start your day in a Calgon,Take Me Away sort of mood? For anyone too young to remember this, it means a total state of overwhelm. Busy professionals, moms (working or stay-at-home) and perfectionists fall into this category. Control freaks, you’ll find yourselves here too. Having too much to do is slightly different than doing too much in that those who have too much to do often carry a lot... read more

Oct 27th 09 Posted by Judith Cassis

affirm, act, allow

Welcome back! This week we’ll be discussing something we do from the time we begin our lives. Sometimes it happens by accident, and preferably we do it intentionally. We’re going to talk about creating branches on your life path. Well, what the heck does that mean? It’s simple. In fact it’s the foundation of my coaching practice, Success Made Simple. Come on in and get cozy.  A... read more

Oct 20th 09 Posted by Judith Cassis

a midwestern night’s scream

Growing up in Michigan back in the 60s/70s, Halloween was a whole differentexperience. Whereas in Sunny California kids venture into the night wearing light-weight costumes, I can guarantee their Midwestern/Eastern counterparts are bundled up to the neck.  Halloween was a very special holiday as I recall, set up by the dramatic end of summer – autumn foliage changing color and falling to the... read more