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What is the Realm of Possibility?

You’ve heard the expressions “within the realm of possibility” and “beyond the realm of possibility”. The definition is that something is either possible or impossible depending on whether it’s within or beyond. The realm of possibility then is something we can see changing or happening. In our context it’s the area between our comfort zone…

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Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone Into The Realm Of Possibility

Stepping out of your comfort zone isn’t easy. But there’s good news. You don’t have to go way out of it to benefit from it. Making it to the edges of your comfort zone and stretching it just a bit or stepping out just over the edges or outer limits is all it takes. I…

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Why Do We Create Comfort Zones?

We create comfort zones out of necessity. They help us get into routines and limit stress. The end result is a relative increase of productivity and a feeling of safety and stability. In other words, comfort zones are a good thing. We just don’t want to lock ourselves in them. Think of your comfort zone…

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Communication – The Key To Success

Communication – The Key To Success   According to Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D., and Katharine Hansen, Ph.D., Every employer is looking for a specific set of skills from job-seekers that match the skills necessary to perform a particular job. In addition to these job-specific technical skills, there are certain skills which are nearly universally sought…

Practice Makes Perfect in Public Speaking

Practice Makes Perfect in Public Speaking and Presentations   Why is it that some speakers captivate our attention and move us to action, while others put us to sleep? How can you learn to be one of the good ones? It takes Practice!! Contrary to popular opinion, great speakers are not born—they are made.  You…

Time Management

Time to Get Organized – Set up a filing system, get a calendar and keep it updated, throw out your unnecessary junk. Once the initial work is done, all you have to do is maintain the organized systems. Don’t want to do it yourself? Pay one of your teens to do it for you. Time…