Jenn @BelieveGrowGlow

New Year! New You?

So many people love the saying “New Year, New Me!” but what changes at the strike of midnight on a pre-determined day of the year that makes us believe anything will suddenly be different when we wake the next morning? The truth about change is that it happens gradually and builds over time. There’s noContinue reading “New Year! New You?”

Comfort Doesn’t Equal Happiness

You may try to dodge discomfort at every turn in life, but you can’t outrun it forever. So why not try to embrace it instead? Have you ever felt regret over not taking a chance? That was your comfort zone holding you back out of fear of discomfort. Challenging yourself is one of the bestContinue reading “Comfort Doesn’t Equal Happiness”

Yoga for personal growth?

The fundamental teachings of yoga are based on the practice of being uncomfortable, which is a powerful lesson we can all benefit from. We’re wired to take the path of least resistance. But what if you made a conscious effort to take the difficult route? Think of your comfort zone as a form of attachment.Continue reading “Yoga for personal growth?”

Overcome Fear and Break Free of Your Comfort Zone

If you’re ready to take steps away from your comfort zone, here are some tips that can help. Take nothing for granted. Be grateful for even the dark and difficult times life throws at you. In his book, The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth, John’s eight law is The Law of Pain: Good Management of BadContinue reading “Overcome Fear and Break Free of Your Comfort Zone”

Is your comfort zone holding you back?

A comfort zone can be both encouraging and confining, both encouraging composure and calm, and inhibiting growth. For these reasons, it’s important to find a balance between remaining comfortable and testing the waters of new experiences. Let’s discuss the pros and cons of living in your comfort zone—first, the advantages. Remaining in your comfort zoneContinue reading “Is your comfort zone holding you back?”

What does it mean to have a comfort zone? Is it serving you or limiting you?

Essentially, a comfort zone is a state of mind. We all have different mindsets in which we feel at ease. Our comfort zone serves a fundamental purpose, protection. Comfort zones keep people safe and encourage caution when caution is due. Having a comfort zone is what has helped humans survive as a race for asContinue reading “What does it mean to have a comfort zone? Is it serving you or limiting you?”

Thanks-giving [Gratitude]

When was the last time you took a moment to ruminate on all the good in your life?

With Thanksgiving, a time when our attention is drawn to the idea of giving thanks, fresh on our minds I wanted to take a moment to discuss the life-changing effects of Gratitude.

So what is gratitude? And why should you be thinking about it?

Culture, ESG, and Leadership

Last Friday, Camille Bryant, of McGlinchey Stafford, gave a great presentation at the LCPA HR Conference on Defining a Culture of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Workplace. She introduced a name for a concept I was already familiar with, but did not know how to so succinctly explain: ESG. ESG stands for Environmental, Social,Continue reading “Culture, ESG, and Leadership”

Generational Differences in the Workplace

A leader with a fixed mindset will find themselves struggling with high turnover or disengaged or burnt out employees. They will see the cause of the problem as outside of themselves, and therefore not seek a solution, blaming “this generation” for being lazy and entitled.

A leader must dig deeper to take responsibility. This is why personal and professional development is vital in any leadership role. Leaders must learn to expand their views to understand and value the views of their employees. If they don’t, their employees will go find a leader who will.

How much do you Know?

When I was working in tax I remember my supervisor telling me to always go back and review even the things you know you put in, just in case. Because tax return preparation can be repetitive and the mortgage statement you absolutely remember putting in might have been on a different return or maybe youContinue reading “How much do you Know?”