Defensiveness can feel like a natural reaction when we believe we are under attack. Our partner, family member, or friend makes a comment that we interpret as critical, and almost before we can think, words come flying out of our mouths to protect us. We explain, we justify, or we counterattack. In the moment, defensiveness feels necessary for self-preservation; however, in truth, it is a barrier to love and connection.

Today, I want to share with you what happened to me last week that has me thinking a lot about joy and how important it is for all of us to spend time each day doing something we love – even if we only have a few spare minutes.

As coaches, we have not met anyone who did not have something valuable to share. Yet, we have met plenty of people whose sharing was done in such a way that it has been hard for others to hear and understand them.

Do you need a little motivation today? Are you wondering if the goal you have set out for yourself is one you can realize? Well . . . sometimes you have to add a little fun into the equation!