Communication is a part of every day, but often we don’t do it with much success. That leads to misunderstandings, hurt feelings, confusion, and a host of other not so happy experiences. I’ve had to learn the hard way, and I’m still learning how to adjust the way I speak to others in a way…
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When you are connected to your emotions, it’s a beautiful thing! It allows you to have greater clarity, be more present, at peace, and experience joy! The problem is that we live in a world of hurry, pressures, and distractions that make tuning into your emotions tough. Being emotionally disconnected is like attempting to drive…
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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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Imposter Syndrome is something even the most successful people suffer from! While in college, and for a time after I graduated, I worked for Merrill Lynch. It was a God-sent opportunity that allowed me to work full time and continuing being a student at Westmont College. As much as I loved the people at Merrill…
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Have you noticed that in spite of more time spent at home and fewer places to go during the pandemic, people don’t seem to have any more margin – extra space in their life? As humans, we have a crazy capacity for filling our lives up and stretching ourselves thin. Filling our schedules to the…
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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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Every year takes on a vibe of its own, including what it takes to get results. Some years are about growth, letting go, or abundant blessings. Other years are about sweet events like the birth of a child, a marriage, or travel adventures. 2020 took us all by surprise! What a massive interruption, not just…
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How well are you able to focus? Have you ever been so focused on what you are doing that hours slip by without notice? One of the reasons I set up reminders ten minutes prior to appointments is that I easily get so focused on work that I lose track of time, not to mention…
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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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When was the last time you said “no?” Remember when you were a child and you dared to proclaim “NO” with gusto even though that choice often resulted in some form of correction? That tiny, two-letter word is much harder to say now – even when you really want to say it. Over the last…
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