A Path to Well-Being
\n\nDid you know giving thanks is good for you and those around you. There are great social, psychological and physical health benefits that come from giving thanks.\n\nAs part of yoga certification program I completed this year, we practiced 60 days of sadhana – a “means to realization.” I chose to keep a gratitude journal. I […]
Be Thankful
\n\nBe thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire,\nIf you did, what would there be to look forward to?\n\nBe thankful when you don’t know something\nFor it gives you the opportunity to learn.\n\nBe thankful for the difficult times.\nDuring those times you grow.\n\nBe thankful for your limitations\nBecause they give you opportunities for improvement.\n\nBe thankful for each […]
The Yoga of Leadership
Yoga is a way to unite the mind, body and spirit. It has been a path to a happier, healthier and more mindful existence for me. I am excited to share that I recently completed the Silk Road (Yoga) Sangha and Multidisciplinary Yoga teacher training. \n I am grateful to Daniel E. Hickman, Denise Antonini and all the other You and the Mat teachers […]
Go Team
J9 Leading Solutions is now a certified Go Team Training provider. With 18 team-critical topics, Go Team, is a complete team-training resource that supports all kinds of teams, included brand new teams as well as teams that have been together awhile. It’s a just in time training resource, which means that you select the module that […]
Digital Detox
As a coach and a consultant, I preach the importance of “unplugging” and “recharging” as a way to increase creativity, energy, productivity and overall well-being. On a recent family vacation, I set into practice what I preach.\n I left my laptop at home and headed to Sunriver, Oregon for a taste of the outdoors. Instead […]
Truth be Told
A self proclaimed life-long learner, I am in the midst of a yoga teacher certification training course at You & the Mat. This past week I explored the concept of satya – truth, truthfulness, honesty – in our thoughts, feelings and words. \n\nThe practice of satya focuses on carefully choosing our words so they do the least […]
Less Bark, More Wag
A workshop participant summed up quality service as barking less and wagging more. What a wonderful metaphor for the staff at the Bowers Museum to consider as they gathered for a workshop on enhancing the visitor experience facilitated by Janine McDonald in affiliation with OneOC. \nOver 60 employees talked about what it means to serve, each […]
Letting Go of Stress
A woman confidently walked around the room while leading and explaining stress management to an audience with a raised glass of water.\n\nEveryone knew she was going to ask the ultimate question, ‘half empty or half full?’…\n\nShe fooled them all …. “How heavy is this glass of water?” she inquired with a smile.\nAnswers called out ranged […]
The Horse Whisperer
Human Options board members and staff recently gathered at the The Shea Thereputic Riding Center for a day of team building and strategic alignment. Representing OneOC, Janine McDonald joined the team at the Shea Center to facilitate the day. Groups visited multiple stations, interacting with horses, exploring the horse/human relationship and discovering how it relates to leadership, communication and […]
Blank Space
I was in a meeting the other day and the person said, I’ve taken too much time and started to rush. I was able to assure her, it was alright I was getting value out of the conversation and I had the capacity in my schedule to continue our talk. In other words I didn’t […]