Image credit: PeopleImages.comFeeling overwhelmed? Surprisingly, saying “yes, and” can help.One of my areas of focus is on how a “yes, and” mindset can help individuals and organizations reduce overwhelm and turnover.The most common objection is this: “But Avish! I already have too much to do! If I say ‘yes, and’ to more things I will drown
Image credit: ShebekoSNAP!I was sitting at my desk, trying to wrap a too-small rubber band around a too-large stack of index cards.Stretching, stretching, I almost had it when, SNAP, the rubber band broke.And whipped me on the finger…ouch!Rubber bands are interesting that way. They stretch and bounce back, over and over, until, one day…SNAP! Eventually
In a few months, my parents are throwing themselves a 60th wedding anniversary party – woohoo! My dad, who doesn’t understand technology so well, asked me to send out the invitations via email.“Sure dad,” I said, “can you send me the list of emails?”It took him some time to gather the emails, but once he
Image credit: michaklootwijkWill you write a “yes, and” story or a “yes, but” one?Last week I shared a story here titled “You Are Not Alone,” about how realizing I was not the only one going through business doldrums turned out to be helpful.That story resonated with many and I got some great support and feedback.(I
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