Diane Zajac (formerly AgileSquirrel)

"Don't let anyone ever dull your sparkle." - found on an @Etsy bag

When we are no longer able to change the situation, we are challenged to change ourselves. ~Victor Frankl

Sometimes we act like jerks when our needs are not met. That's not an excuse. It's a reminder that the person you labeled a jerk is human just like you.

On this, the 10th anniversary of me quitting and going indie, I revived the old blog. #liveyourlife #agile #coaching #sayyestochange RT if you've ever quit for something better. Leave a comment with your story. agilesquirrel.blogspot.com/2…

I wonder how many relationships would be healed if we recognized mental illness as a real illness. You wouldn't give up on your friend/partner if they had cancer. Don't give up on them bc they're struggling with anxiety/depression. #love #mentalhealth

“I'm still learning to love the parts of me that no one claps for.” ― R Francisco

Cooperation is to compliance what collaboration is to commitment. #agile #teams #facilitation

Toasting @lissijean's awesome keynote with French 75s at the @AgileAndBeyond speaker dinner.

Just like physical injury, sometimes we need to rest to allow our mental wounds to heal. If we don't, we keep getting re-injured. Healing takes longer and the scars are even worse. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

This is true for relationships, too. Until you feel and share your feelings, your relationships will be... stunted, untrustworthy, unstable. Whatever kind of team you're on, embrace vulnerability to strengthen & heal the bonds between you. #agile #courage

You can't think yourself into healing. You have to feel what you're feeling. Sit with the discomfort. Sit with it longer. Breathe. Take a look at it. Sit with it long enough to feel it pass. Know you're ok. Repeat. #feeltoheal

Rather than letting our negativity get the better of us, we could acknowledge that right now we feel like a piece of shit and not be squeamish about taking a good look. ― @ChodronPema When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times #life #agile #teams #retrospectives

Honesty and vulnerability may repel some people, but it attracts the right people. - @CourtneyCarver #project333