by John O'Brien | Apr 20, 2023 | ActivateSuccess
National Stress Awareness Month Happy National Stress Awareness Month! Why am I wishing you Happy Stress Awareness Month? Knowledge is power, and by being more aware of stress and the effect that is has on you, the better able you will be to manage it and have the...
by John O'Brien | Jan 12, 2023 | ActivateSuccess
It happens every year about this time. You can almost mark it on the calendar with great predictability. Over the years, I have watched it happen time and time again. Is it the after Christmas shopping sales? Do I mean the celebration of Martin Luther King Day?...
by John O'Brien | Nov 21, 2022 | ActivateSuccess
It is that time of year again when everyone is getting prepared for the holiday season. We see images in the media indicating that everyone will spend time with their loving family members and escape from stress. Expectations are that we will experience joy in...
by John O'Brien | Apr 21, 2022 | ActivateSuccess
I was very pleased to pass the exam in October 2021 to receive my NBC-HWC designation. This credential is based on extensive research and training and holds the profession to the highest standards. This credential is also touted as allowing the profession to become...
by John O'Brien | Mar 24, 2022 | ActivateSuccess
The world continues to be transfixed by the daily developments in Ukraine. Sometimes it feels like there is a large chess game happening right in front of our eyes. On one side, Vladamir Putin continues to dig into his position of “liberating Ukraine from Nazis” and...
by John O'Brien | Mar 15, 2022 | ActivateSuccess
I want to first acknowledge the gratitude that we can all hopefully feel for the life that we have. Before you read further, stop and think about all of the things in your life today for which you can experience gratitude. I also do not want anyone to get the...