Gratitude – What’s the Big Bonus?

Gratitude? Well, here’s the honest truth: I’m naturally a critical person. I have a tendency to focus on what’s wrong, what needs to be fixed, or what could be better. With that kind of focus, it’s nearly impossible to be grateful! An eye for possible improvements isn’t all bad. It’s a strength when applied to…

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The Honest Truth About Work / Life Balance

Work/Life Blaance

Balance requires that you perpetually be in motion – adjusting to keep from toppling over! Being Grammy is amazing! I get to enjoy the aspects of being a mom that I loved so much without sacrificing my sleep, sporting snot and spit up on my shoulder, or being late because of an unexpected explosion. Next…

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What Are Your Wasteful Ways Costing You?

Eliminate Waste

Wasting time, energy, or resources – I feel confident you don’t want to do that. And yet, there are probably some ways you are spinning your wheels personally right now. Do you know what that’s costing you? If you are an entrepreneur or solopreneur, there are undoubtedly some wasteful ways you are operating your business.…

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Successfully Dealing With Your Fear of Success

Fear of Success

Fear of success is subtle – you might not even be aware of it. The fear of failure on the other hand – it’s more obvious; something you are more likely to admit. After all, nobody wants to fail? We see others and their strengths, accomplishments, and successes, but you have no idea what their…

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The Secret To Making Friends With Failure

failure-tight-rope

Have you made friends with failure? While at a meeting with other leaders some years ago, I had an interesting conversation about failure. “How do you feel about failure?” my fellow leader asked. “I do not like to fail. I avoid it at all costs.” I adamantly replied. My response was met with a big…

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6 Ways to Tame Envy – the Green-Eyed Monster In You

I truly envy those who have perfect eye sight! After the birth of my first child, my eye sight was not the same. There are challenges for those who wear glasses or contacts – little things like it being difficult to see when it’s raining or when you are sweating. Babies get a kick out…

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Are You on the Path to Success?

Path to Success

Just like you, I want success! The tricky part is determining what success actually is. There are definitions galore! Here are just a few: “Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome.” -Booker T. Washington “Success is the…

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The #1 Reason You Never Reach Your Goals

Goals

January is the perfect time to set personal and professional goals! Setting goals – that’s the easy part! Reaching them – that’s a different story. So, what keeps people from successfully achieving their goals? They fail to maximize their time! And sadly, if you peel away the layers, you’ll find that a lack of valuing…

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7 Super Smart Reasons for Choosing “One Word”

One Word

If you’re eager to grow and make positive changes in your life, I urge you to consider choosing a “One Word” for the coming year. It’s been a life changing experience for me. Plus, there are some super smart reasons to incorporate the practice into your life. After nearly eight years of choosing a “One…

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Stress! Surprise – It Isn’t All Bad!

Stress

Stress gets a bad rap! In and of itself, stress is not a bad thing. The right amount of stress actually boosts brainpower, aka cognitive function, expands your potential, builds resiliency, helps to fend off illness, increases creativity, and motivates. Some pretty desirable traits – wouldn’t you say? So why does stress conjure up such…

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