Thinking Differently with Kathie Rotz

#70 - What does it mean to live by a calendar? This past week my daughter's boss made an observation and gave her a compliment. She said, "I noticed that your work has been excelling since you decided to live by your calendar." This simple instrument has been around for centuries and is still the magic organizational tool if you use it correctly.  You may be familiar with entering data into a...

#69 - How a turkey went from my ceiling to my floor! I think cooking a turkey is the easiest meal to make, however, this has not always been my thought!  Enjoy listening to my past Thanksgiving horror stories in this episode.  We will also share how a turkey went from my ceiling to my floor! Remember to Share this with your friends!  Visit our websites, too, at unityconsultingllc.co...

#68 - How images relate to your Word of the Year Have you ever analyzed the visual differences among the icons on Macintosh and Windows devices? Do you know why Macintosh devices are more visual than Windows devices? It's the same reason why choosing a Word of the Year works better than choosing a New Year's Resolution!  During this episode, we will share some brain science behind your approa...

#67 - Who did you vote for? If we were having a conversation and I asked you this question would you answer?  Please pay attention, though, to the last word in this question: Who did you vote for ?  In today's world, we don't hear much about what people are for . Instead, we hear and see everything people are against!  Can you define what are you for ?  This episode will challe...

#65 - States of Mindfulness   During this episode, we will mind our minds!  John & Kathie will share the 5 states of mindfulness.  Can you relate to these states?   When are you in these states? Remember to Share this with your friends!  Visit our websites, too, at unityconsultingllc.com & kathierotz.com  I look forward to connecting with you as we challe...

#66 - Being healthy does not mean being unhappy Think about this. Being healthy means that I will lose weight, have the ability to move like I want to move, have a clear mind.  This all is pure joy, not unhappiness!  And being healthy does not mean it'll cost more money or take more time! Last week a friend asked me for healthy meal ideas that are easy, yummy, and fast to prep. She is tr...

#64 - It's time to brain dump! What do you do when you are overwhelmed?  It is common for me to freeze when life becomes too much to handle.  I have found that my saving grace is to brain dump.  During this episode, we will define what it means to brain dump and how to use this tool to maintain your sanity. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 is referenced also during this episode. Remember to Share...

#63 - Being sick is bad for my health! I am recovering from an old-fashioned head cold.  It is taking me two weeks to fully recover.  This process of healing is not good for my health!  It's been bad for my mindset, bad for the cleanliness of my home (my motivation is so low!), bad for my fitness, bad for business!  I thought I am a healthy person.  Why am I not recovering...

#62 - How to handle an emotionally unintelligent friend A listener contacted me last week, after listening to the Emotional Intelligent episodes (#10, 11 & 12), and asked how to handle an emotionally unintelligent friend.  This friend interrupts her stories and is rude requesting proof of her stories. This is a great question!  This challenge is actually a combination of emotional in...

#61 - If only our behaviors were black & white Life is so much easier when we can put everything in a bucket, or a category.  We stay more organized and at peace when everything is in its proper place.  We do this in our closets and cupboards and even try to do this with people.  Generations have buckets.  Political parties have buckets.  We have even created buckets f...

#60 - Even a donkey can coach In the Bible, Numbers 22:28-31, God talks to Balaam through his donkey.  And when the donkey talks he asks three questions.  I find it so interesting that instead of the donkey telling Balaam that there is an angel of the Lord in the road he asks questions instead. Asking questions is the foundation of business coaching.  There is more value in asking q...

#59 - The Chemicals Released in our Brain when we Think Do you know that your brain releases different chemicals when you think?  During this episode, John shares the details of these chemicals.  We will discuss serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, endorphins, and cortisol and how we can control our health by what we think. Remember to Share this with your friends!  Visit our websites, to...

#58 - I will never be authentic with you Being "authentic" is a popular request in today's world.  I think this word is often confused with "sharing your inner thoughts and feelings with everyone".  According to www.mindtools.com "authenticity" means you are true to your own personality, values, and spirit, regardless of the pressure that you are under to act otherwise. During this episo...

#57 - Walk the Path Join John today while he interviews Kathie on one of her learning lessons while vacationing in Sweden.  This life lesson came while on one of her many walks.  There were three types of paths that Kathie found while adventuring around Varmo, Sweden: blacktop walking paths, gravel paths, and narrow paths into the woods.  These walking paths are similar to the thoug...

#56 - Swedish Behavioral Styles People are interesting and mysterious. I like figuring out people. It's what I do!  During this episode, I share my observations of Swedish people and the behavioral style that I think they are.  Also, what do we do when we are around people who may not understand or adapt to other's behaviors?  That is the most important part of interacting with peop...

#55 - #3 Top Episode = Knowing Behavioral Styles Over the past year, the #3 top episode was the Behavioral Style episode.  While you listen again to this episode consider how you can adjust your communication to connect with any style. Remember to Share this with your friends!  Visit our websites, too, at unityconsultingllc.com & kathierotz.com  I look forward to connecting with...

#54 - #2 Top Episode = What is my purpose & passion? Over the past year, the #2 top episode was the very first episode in 2020 - What is my purpose & passion?  While you listen again to this episode think about what your purpose & passion is.  Please share with me what you are figuring out about yourself! Remember to Share this with your friends!  Visit our websites, too...

#53 - Top Episode - EQ, session 1 To celebrate our one-year podcast anniversary I am re-publishing our top episodes.  Emotional Intelligence (EQ) was by far the most listened to this past year.  In case you missed episode 10 - here it is again! Remember to Share this with your friends!  Visit our websites, too, at unityconsultingllc.com & kathierotz.com  I look forward to c...

#52 - Rapid Fire with John & Kathie Today is this podcast's 1 year anniversary!  Thank you for tuning in & growing with us.  Enjoy today's episode where John & I rapid-fire random questions to each other.  I learned a lot today about my husband! There are some changes coming soon to our podcast, too.  For starters, today we video-taped the episode and are publishing...

#51 - Lessons from my Amish friends I am not an Amish expert but here's what I've learned about them and from them.  Be sure to stay on this episode until the very end.  I share my experiences from the Baby Reveal celebration event that I attended last night.  More lessons learned! Follow this podcast, follow Unity Consulting & Chef Kathie on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. &n...

#50 - Do you want to be the tortoise or the hare? Do you remember the Aesop children's story about the tortoise and the hare?   http://read.gov/aesop/025.html  Who were you this week? Who do you tend to be most often? The tortoise or the hare? During this episode, we will review this story with a twist.  Let's discuss who we want to be?  When do I want to be the hare and when d...

#49 - Which is more credible - facts & logic or feelings & emotions? What type of person are you?  I am a black and white thinker.  I like to find the facts before making a decision.  Emotions are a by-product of me that gets in the way sometimes.  Is that right? Follow this podcast, follow Unity Consulting & Chef Kathie on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.  Sh...

#48 - Social Awkwardness - have you felt it? Have you ever felt socially awkward?  Maybe you're feeling it now in 2021.  What does it look like and how can we become unawkward?  In this episode, we will discuss exactly that. Follow this podcast, follow Unity Consulting & Chef Kathie on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.  Share this with your friends!  Visit our websites...

#47 - What do you want to keep from 2020? What good came out of 2020 for you?  Have you considered this yet?  We are halfway through 2021 and the world is opening back up for us.  Be sure you reflect on the good of 2020 so that you can continue to implement these habits into your busy schedules. Follow this podcast, follow Unity Consulting & Chef Kathie on Facebook, Instagram an...

#46 - Are you languishing? Chances are that you are feeling languished.  Tune into this episode to learn what languishing is and how to un-languish yourself.  During this episode, we reference articles online at: www.nytimes.com/2021/04/19/well/mind/covid-mental-health-languishing.html and www.verywellmind.com/languishing-is-the-mood-of-2021-5180999 Follow this podcast, follow Unity Cons...