Almost all changes, even the biggest and best ones, involve pain and loss of some kind. At the very least, they almost always involve fear. We tend to seek and fear change at the same time, which is one of the many reasons it can be emotionally confusing.
Author Archive | Mike Robbins
The Power of Letting Go
In this video, I talk a bit about some of my challenges with letting go, as well as what we can do to let go of not just things, but thoughts, behaviors, and beliefs that may be holding us back …thus creating space for new things to emerge.
Honor Your Emotions
Honoring our emotions isn’t about being self absorbed, arrogant, or better than anyone – it’s really about being true to ourselves, honest with how we feel and what we want, and willing to engage in authentic conversations with other people.
How Do You Handle Criticism?
In this video blog I talk about criticism and offer some thoughts, ideas, and tips for how we can handle it more effectively…as well as ways to not let the fear of being criticized stop us from putting ourselves out there, taking risks, and going for what we truly want.
Remember How Strong You Are
When we remember how strong we are, not only can it help us as we face challenges or adversity in the moment, it can give us much needed confidence and faith that we actually have what it takes to navigate this crazy and beautiful thing called life.
Have the Courage to Be Vulnerable
In addition to our own liberation, when we’re vulnerable we give other people permission to be vulnerable as well, and in so doing, we open up the possibility of real human connection and the opportunity to impact people in a profound way, which is what most of us truly want in life.
Bring Your Whole Self to Work
In reflecting on what I’ve seen and learned over the past fifteen years, I believe that for us to thrive professionally, especially in today’s world, we must be willing bring our whole selves to the work that we do.
When You Fall Down, Get Back Up
Being bold, going for what we want, and living with authenticity doesn’t in any way mean we won’t fail, struggle, or fall short. In fact, if we aren’t failing or facing any challenges at all, it’s probably a good indication that we aren’t playing all that big in our lives. When we make a commitment to ourselves […]
Lessons in Teamwork from the SF Giants
Here are a few lessons about teamwork we can all learn from the magic of the San Francisco Giants
How to Enhance Relationships, Increase Fulfillment and Empower Yourself by Being Authentic
Being your authentic self is not for the faint of heart, but once you’re willing to truly engage and do the work to become more real – your life, your work, and your relationships will be more exciting, meaningful, and fulfilling!