Who hasn’t had experienced situations in which they’ve felt like a fake, not feeling proficient, knowledgeable, or competent enough in a job, skill or task? Often, high achieving individuals admit to being wracked by feelings of self-doubt, feeling like a fraud, unable to internalize successes-victims of the “imposter syndrome”. The term “imposter phenomenon” was coined [...]

While there has been a seemingly unending list of superlatives to describe the Barak Obama phenomenon, capped by his history making inauguration as President of the United States, I have been particularly struck by his generosity of spirit. He eagerly listens to differing opinions and points of view, extends his hand to former rivals, and [...]

One day I’ll, ____ (fill in the blank). If this statement seems all too familiar, it’s time to embrace the idea of carpe diem (seize the day!), as life truly does not offer any dress rehearsals. Visualize “opening night” seeing yourself as both the director and the star of the show. As the “curtain goes [...]

My “soul sister” and I have often been taken to be “real” sisters, even though we really look nothing like one another. When first asked if we were siblings, we just laughed and couldn’t understand why anyone thought we were related. After having been asked this question time and again, we realized that it was [...]

Last week, prior to the New Year, the suggestion was to ask a variety of questions, rather than making (easily broken) resolutions for 2009. Continuing with the premise that New Year’s resolutions often create more anxiety than satisfaction, another interesting, concrete and fun alternative is the Life List. Wishes, goals, dreams and things to accomplish, [...]