Marvae's Blog

Why “Fun” Never Fails You

By Marvae Eikanas | July 15, 2025 |
Fun

Is your life lacking in the fun department? What qualifies as “fun” for you might be very different from my version of fun. Perhaps you don’t seek out “fun” but are more excited about activities that bring you joy, are life-giving, or energizing to you. Maybe what you seek most is peace, quiet, and space…

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How to Be Kind & More Assertive

By Marvae Eikanas | July 8, 2025 |
Assertive

What comes to mind when you think about being assertive? Do you picture someone being aggressive, harsh, and over the top? People who are demanding and focused on getting what they want? When I think of assertive, my granddaughter comes to mind. She was asserting herself before her first birthday. She had opinions and desires…

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Signs Your Culture Is Brimming with Freedom

By Marvae Eikanas | July 1, 2025 |
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Culture makes or breaks an organization, company, ministry, and even a family! It’s why people stay and it’s also why people go! Because of the intangible nature of culture, it’s tricky to put your finger on. Culture is the default way of functioning that reflect the real values and beliefs of the people that make…

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Perhaps This Is Why You Are Procrastinating

By Marvae Eikanas | June 24, 2025 |
Procrastination-Today!

I’ve tasted the fruit of procrastination. You probably have too! It yields a hefty crop of stress, anxiety, frustration, and tasks left undone! Procrastination also chips away at your self-esteem and, unfortunately, tasks put off rarely get easier! To make matters worse, those undone tasks loom in the back of my mind and drain my…

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How Tracking Links To Your Success

By Marvae Eikanas | June 17, 2025 |
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Tracking brings me joy! I know it might sound strange, but the process of tracking creates the same happy feeling that checking tasks off my to do list does. Long before being a business owner or becoming a coach, I tracked. You might be bewildered by some of the information I’ve tracked over the years.…

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Tips To Help You Increase Your Self-Awareness

By Marvae Eikanas | June 10, 2025 |
Self-Awareness

If you want to be successful in your life, work, and relationships, then your level of self-awareness matters! When self-awareness is missing, it leads to a host of issues that keep you from being the effective leader or individual you want to be! A Key Ingredient Cooking and baking are tasks that bring me joy!…

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This Truly Makes You More Productive

By Marvae Eikanas | June 3, 2025 |
Productivity

Increased productivity – we all want it! What comes to mind when you think about being more productive? Whether it’s conscious or not, the tendency is to attempt to accomplish more and faster. It doesn’t take long to realize how overwhelming and counterproductive that approach is. Overfilling your plate is what I affectionately refer to…

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If You Want More Joy, Stop Comparing

By Marvae Eikanas | May 27, 2025 |
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It’s natural for humans to engage in comparing themselves with those around us. It’s something you and I are guilty of from time to time because we like to know where we stand. That’s why we use scales to let us know how we are doing when it comes to our weight. Achievements, wealth, looks,…

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Soft Skills Give You A Happy Advantage

By Marvae Eikanas | May 20, 2025 |

Do you possess the soft skills needed to stand out? Yes, it’s the soft skills that naturally give you the edge! They are the skills leaders need to truly succeed! Hard skills may require education, training, or practice. In some cases, you may need a degree, certification, or to prove your knowledge in a specific…

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The Beauty of Pressing Pause

By Marvae Eikanas | May 13, 2025 |

When was the last time you pressed pause? Not escaping or distracting yourself – but truly pausing? A 2024 report by Sorbet revealed some interesting statistics: In 2023, 62% of Americans did not use all of their Paid Time Off (PTO). 5% of employees did not take ANY days off last year. Americans are being…

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