Marvae's Blog

It Takes Commitment!

By Marvae Eikanas | April 10, 2018 |

Ordinarily my husband and I go away for our anniversary. Over the years, we’ve celebrated our marriage in a variety of ways. When we were young and still paying off student loans, we went camping and enjoyed mud baths. Another year we stayed in a beautiful bed and breakfast that overlooked Monterey Bay. More often…

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How to Simplify Your Schedule

By Marvae Eikanas | March 6, 2018 |

I am no Imelda Marcos! The first lady of the Philippines was known for her extravagant lifestyle including her enormous shoe collection – 1060 pairs! My shoe collection: miniscule by comparison. That doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate a sweet pair of shoes. Back when I was in college, I had the privilege of spending a…

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Can a Terrible, Horrible, Very Bad Day Be Beautiful?

By Marvae Eikanas | February 6, 2018 |

Wouldn’t it be nice if every day went according to plan? For me, that would be coaching, blissfully crossing items off of my to do list, squeezing in a happy chat with someone dear, a little time with my nose in a book, and still being able to whip up a delightful dinner to enjoy…

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Skip Resolutions – Embark on a One Word Adventure Instead

By Marvae Eikanas | December 12, 2017 |

Did you make New Year’s resolutions in 2017? Here’s what the top ten New Year’s resolutions were for 2017 according to the 2000 people they surveyed. Perhaps you too made one or more of these resolutions. While it’s traditional to make New Year’s resolutions, it’s something I rarely do! Did you know that only 1…

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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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The Power of Pausing & How to do it Like a Pro!

By Marvae Eikanas | June 27, 2017 |

When was the last time you pressed pause? Not escaping – distracting yourself with an activity that you find enjoyable – but truly pausing? Reflecting? In an effort to keep up with the perceived demands of life and work, your pace is frantic. You’ve convinced yourself that working faster will result in getting more done.…

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What My One Word Taught Me This Year

By Marvae Eikanas | December 6, 2016 |

My One Word adventure for 2016 has been a maze-like journey. Lots of winding and weaving my way through a year full of surprises! The treasure at the end: a host of cherished lessons that have changed my life for the better. This year reminds me of a birthday party activity my mom rigged up…

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Inspiration from Rio

By Marvae Eikanas | August 16, 2016 |

Growing up, my family had a tiny, and I mean tiny, black and white television that mostly lived in the closet. Assuming all went well in a week, we were allowed a whopping hour of TV – an hour my siblings and I chose very carefully! And then there were those years when the Olympics…

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Be Your “Best Self”

By Marvae Eikanas | December 15, 2015 |

Recently, I was reading a blog by Brendon Burchard, who has been featured on Oprah, in which he suggested that one of the ways to move towards your dreams is to be your “best self” in each situation. As I pondered the “best self” idea I realized that it had power and that it was…

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