Marvae's Blog

What’s Keeping You Up at Night?

By Marvae Eikanas | November 14, 2017 |

Remember when you were a kid and it was bedtime? If you were like me, you would do anything you could to nudge that bedtime a bit later. And if by chance that wasn’t successful, you might implement the “read under the covers” plan. That was my favorite way to avoid having to go to…

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12 Ways to Cultivate Curiosity – A Powerful Asset

By Marvae Eikanas | November 7, 2017 |

The old saying “Curiosity killed the cat” has given curiosity a bad rap! Originally intended to curb unnecessary investigation– think busybody types; people seeking information for the wrong reasons. Curiosity is actually a powerful asset when it comes to life and leadership! I promise it won’t kill you! Quite the opposite – curiosity has the…

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Good News to Propel You Forward!

By Marvae Eikanas | October 31, 2017 |

I promise – the world is not falling apart! I know it can feel that way with the abundance of bad news! Honestly, I don’t think things are any worse than they’ve been in the past, but, thanks to social media, there are just more avenues for the bad news to travel. And with fewer…

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4 Perspectives that Undermine Your Success

By Marvae Eikanas | October 17, 2017 |

It has been an exciting week for our family as my husband and I welcomed our third grandchild into the world – a beautiful baby girl. It is still a bit hard to believe that my daughter is now a mother and already making big decisions for her very own bundle of sweetness. Time certainly…

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Where Could You Be If You Weren’t Procrastinating?

By Marvae Eikanas | October 10, 2017 |

Now and then there’s a task on my “to do” list that lingers for a week, a month, or even a season; a task that I just never seem to get to. The longer a task lingers on my list, the less productive I feel. A few months back, I had a book revision project…

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The Secret to Weathering the Storms of Life

By Marvae Eikanas | September 26, 2017 |

Harvey, Irma, Jose, Maria – the last couple of weeks have been tempestuous with a string of powerful hurricanes.  Even with ample warning, it is difficult to grasp the intensity that comes with such weather! You can prepare. You can evacuate. One thing you can’t do – you can’t control a storm. The recent hurricanes…

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When It Comes To Your Life – Which Dog Are You?

By Marvae Eikanas | September 19, 2017 |

Invisible fences are common where I live – a way to ensure that pets stay where they are supposed to without putting up an expensive or unsightly fence. My neighbor has two dogs that enjoy roaming in the front and back yard as they wish -Jack and Lucy. Foxes are also quite common in my…

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Take the Next Step… Move Forward!

By Marvae Eikanas | August 31, 2017 |

Step out into the wild adventure of your life and into a more confident YOU! Ready to make the leap? Here are a variety of options to help you do just that – which one suits you best right now? Confidence Builders This group is ideal for you if you are … –> Struggling to…

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Have You Heard About FOMO?

By Marvae Eikanas | August 22, 2017 |

When happenings are positioned as “once in a lifetime” they are hard to ignore; and when schools close and people take time off work, you realize something big is about to take place. The news plays a part in the frenzy by repeatedly warning the public that highways will be crowded and hotels sold out…

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What in the World is Your Body Trying to Communicate?

By Marvae Eikanas | July 11, 2017 |

It’s not new for cars to warn us about possible issues. Even base model cars have MIL – the malfunction indicator lamp also known as check engine light. Cars also come standard with things like an odometer, speedometer, and a fuel indicator, which are incredibly handy and help circumvent some seriously inconvenient moments! These days’…

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