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Amazed at Supportive Comments

Judy Whalen — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:34:04 +0000

To all of you that have left the encouraging supportive comments,

“Thank You.”

When I launched Strengthen the Harmony between Your Life, Family and Work my instinct and consulting work with businesses and nonprofit organizations told me there was a need for people to look at their life from a holistic perspective. But I had no idea if this would resonate with readers. Thank you so much for your encourgement. I will continue to write from my heart and hope that the topics resonate with you.

Please feel free to suggest ideas for topics from your own life.

Thanks again for your supportive comments

Deviating from Your Core Values

Judy Whalen — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:48:03 +0000

As I listen to the multitude of news stories about one of the world’s best golfers crashing his vehicle in the early morning hours and as the details unfold about his private life, I am saddened for him, his wife and family and for us. This is just one more high profile celebrity who has momentarily self-destructed. It is one more high profile person who in moments of indiscretion has jeopardized his career and his family life.

Then I step back and try to gain perspective and realize we all have similar vulnerabilities. We all can stray from our paths, our families and our beliefs.

So what is it that enables us to stay true to our core values? What is it that enable us once we falter to get back on track?

I don’t have the answer to that. But I do know the clearer you are about your core values, the harder it is to ignore them. Clarity brings focus and strength. In your personal life and in your business life.

To get clarity about your core values, check out the Core Values eCourse for a simple resource to guide you in clarifying your core values.

To strengthen the harmony in your life, register for a Strengthen the Harmony workshop.

Your Core Values are Your Guide

Judy Whalen — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:57:40 +0000

Young mom carrying son

Core values… we all have them, whether we acknowledge them or not. So what are yours? Can you easily tell someone what your core values are? Do you design your life around your core values? Do you live your core values?

Most of us would be able to say “Of course, I know my core values.” If that is true, then try writing them down. I think you will discover that when you try to write your core values, it is much harder than expected. Try also writing how a specific core value manifests in your daily life. This is a great exercise. How can we expect our children, spouses, relatives, employers and friends to “get us” if we are not clear in our own minds about the guiding principles we draw upon to make decisions. Think of how much easier it would be to get your kids to understand your rules, if they knew your core values. Think how much easier it would be to interact with your spouse or best friend if they knew your core values. This could be a great conversation starter.

If you are looking for a resource to help you clarify your core values, check out the Core Values eCourse. It is a good tool to get you started.

To add more harmony to your life, register for a Strengthen the Harmony webinar.