by Holly Boxenhorn | Nov 7, 2013 | Blog
The Power Of Gratitude
November 2013 Insights
What better month to write about the virtues of gratitude then in November when we celebrate Thanksgiving, the holiday particularly known for acknowledging our blessings and taking stock in all that is good in our lives. I’ve actually been wanting to write about the concept of gratitude for awhile now because it too is just as instrumental in enhancing our lives as are any of the strategies, tools and insights I share with my clients. Since many people seem to think that the primary focus of my work with clients is mostly about what’s not working in their lives, I really wanted to take this newsletter to share how creating positive change in one’s life is actually more about looking for what is working in your life and not obsessing about what is not. Building upon our strengths and examining the positive aspects of our lives is just as integral to creating greater success and fulfillment as is eliminating anything that is counterproductive to our ambitions. (more…)
by Holly Boxenhorn | Apr 15, 2013 | Blog
Girl Power!
April 2013 Insights
So the other day I find myself explaining to my 10 year old daughter “why are girls so mean to other girls?”. She couldn’t get it, she was watching a movie depicting how awful girls can be to each other for no valid reason. She was right, there is no sense in it!
I can still remember the close group of friends I had when I was her age and how each week one of the five of us was the designated low man on the totem pole, the one ostracized for no apparent reason other than at least it wasn’t you being talked about. The funny thing is that no one was discounted, we each experienced the ridicule the others provided, yet sadly no one ever suggested to consider another way to express our insecurities. So we continued to mask our own fears and self-doubts by being judgmental and yes down right mean to any girl who posed a threat or pushed a button. It’s too bad, adolescence is hard enough, think of how much better it would be if we as girls came together and supported each other. Damn, we may have ruled the world and no longer be considered the minority sex after all. (more…)
