Marvae's Blog

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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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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