by Lisa Boesen | Mar 21, 2013 | Blog Posts, Coaching, Self-Compassion, Self-Development, Work Enjoyment
In my last blog about creating our mini-meadow, I noted that one of the pleasant effects of planting the meadow was the number of neighbors, and strangers, who were taking pause and pleasure in enjoying and just experiencing the flowers. Recently, The Huffington Post...
by Lisa Boesen | Dec 13, 2012 | Blog Posts, Efficiency, Self-Compassion, Self-Management
Holiday season can be exciting, joyful and a little crazy. I find myself wanting to do more and more and some point I have to realize that there are only limited resources – including me and time! Years ago, American General supported a management model training...
by Lisa Boesen | Jun 7, 2011 | Blog Posts, Compassion, Empathy, Self-Compassion, Uncategorized
The concept of compassionate thoughts is responding primarily to suffering. In Eastern thought, true happiness is based on two concepts – desiring no suffering or pain in our own lives and wishing no pain or suffering for others. Experiencing our own pain or...
by Lisa Boesen | Dec 30, 2010 | Blog Posts, Cancer, Caregiving, End of Life Care, Self-Compassion
Managing the End … to Bridge the Beginning Practical tips and encouragement for caregivers of terminally ill loved ones. No matter what your knowledge base, caring for a parent with a terminal condition is a solemn, courageous, loving yet chaotic journey. Caring for...
by Lisa Boesen | Nov 3, 2010 | Blog Posts, bullying, Civility, Compassion, Empathy, Kindness, Self-Compassion
In Sunday’s Houston Chronicle, Brene´Brown discussed the adult addiction to reality tv and its potential tie to bullying behavior in children. In essence, uncivil behaviors such as humiliation, gossiping, name-calling, derisiveness, screaming and exclusion are...
by Lisa Boesen | Oct 19, 2010 | Blog Posts, Compassion, Empathy, Kindness, Self-Compassion
Providing caring service and meeting others’ needs can be extremely rewarding. On the other hand, it can also be stressful and cause physical and emotional fatigue. Balancing giving of oneself but leaving enough for everyone, including yourself, can be challenging and...
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