by Christi Barrett | Growth, Learning
Humanergy loves helping people learn new best practices that become fluid habits. Although we could write a lengthy white paper on the topic, in short, habit development typically requires that people master new ideas and tangible skills, practice them on real-life...
by Christi Barrett | Change, Growth
I’ve embarked on an exercise program with the help of a personal trainer. Having been a slacker for quite some time, I am finding it very challenging. At times, my body just won’t do what I want it to do. It’s extremely frustrating that I can’t...
by Christi Barrett | Growth
Who you choose to spend time with speaks volumes. Do you choose to associate with people who love you? What about people who don’t – people who are not your biggest fans? When it comes right down to it, many of us (me included) don’t like to see our...
by Christi Barrett | Change, Growth, Performance
My husband isn’t worried, but I do have a new love in my life. My FitBit! I love that it gives me instant feedback on a few key metrics, like steps I’ve walked. It is an excellent example, as David Wheatley pointed out recently, of how people should track...
by Christi Barrett | Development, Growth
I’m a reformed goal-setter. I do set goals, of course, but more carefully than in years past. I used to have long lists of goals – for work, fitness, relationships, balance, etc. Could I have recited them all without referring to my list? Nope. Did I refer...
by Christi Barrett | Communication, Growth
Have you ever found yourself needing to give feedback to a coworker, but you weren’t sure how? I’m new to this whole feedback thing, and it’s not natural for me. In fact, giving honest feedback is downright scary. The good news is that, with help from my team, I’ve...