We only know where we are going and what to pack. The rest of the trip is a surprise, as we learn each day what the activity will be. I cherish these trips because they require me to trust and push myself to do scary things.

I've been doing some research on anxiety to understand how we can better cope with the world we live in. It appears as if we are at an all-time high in crises. There are humanitarian crises both in the United States and around the world. People seem to be more reactive than ever.

We're not just saying "yes" to serving others; we're saying "yes" to a life infused with meaning and connection.

There are times when I was feeling guilty for hitting the pause. However, I've come to realize that this is the part I don't want to miss. This is when the real magic happens.

A strange thing has happened.

While composing my own newsletter, This Is Not What I Expected, the other day – a publication theoretically unrelated to Momentum Consulting – I realized I was unconsciously writing about authenticity in a very Momentum-y way.

We get up in the morning, clean up for work (at least pre-COVID), down some coffee, brace ourselves, and head out the door. It has become so routine we do not notice. In some ways, it started back in grade school… walking out the door with a mental “showtime!”. We slapped our game faces on and headed to school.

Personal development is so great…Can we take a break now?

The personal development industry has exploded. Initially, I thought, “oh wow, this is amazing!” But then I had the sinking realization that too much of a good thing can be detrimental...

Your willingness to move through the pain and adversity will set you free into your ultimate expansion.

As a leader, it is imperative that you practice continual learning. Good leaders are good learners. You have demonstrated learned knowledge and skills in getting to a leadership position, but now is when you need to develop a laser focus on learning more.

How am I doing at living up to and fulfilling the terms of honoring the commitments I’ve made to myself?

I may have gotten a little more coachable over the years, but my default in hearing feedback is not to listen, but instead listen to the voice in my head that says,

“I KNOW THIS ALREADY.”

There are growing movements seen in tech, with designers, and leadership that are making consciousness a welcome “buzzword”. We are in an upswing where people are mindfully using technology, mindfulness practices, meditation, and experiences to not only expand their mind and well-being, but to also nurture their business.