Failing is inevitable in the pursuit of something grand! We don’t like failing, yet the process of achieving something significant requires you to stretch, experiment, and venture into the unknown – all of which make you vulnerable to failing. The more you resist failing, the more succeeding becomes illusive. Kids don’t think twice about attempting…
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Leaders – what makes one stand out in a sea of other leaders? It’s the rare qualities they possess! Leading is complex role that requires a multitude of skills no matter what role you lead in – as a parent, small business owner, or the president of the United States! The prerequisite to leading others…
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Time – the older I get the quicker time seems to pass. I think that’s in part because I realize more now than ever just how valuable every minute is. There’s so much more that I want to accomplish and experience in my life. I’m always on the lookout for ways to maximize my time.…
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Your soul – your mind, will, and emotions – is what makes you you! How are you nourishing your soul? The last couple of weeks have been interesting for me. A loss of someone in my life with Lyme disease which brought up so many emotions having suffered from the complex disease myself. Immense gratitude…
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Sleep and rest – Oh how I’ve come to appreciate both! In my younger and more foolish days, I skimped on sleep and rarely stopped doing. Some of that was the byproduct of being mom – I know many of you relate. Kids have a knack for disturbing your sleep and rousing you at the…
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Your life – what would it be like if it was free of clutter? Life is fast paced and full with little time to tidy up. More and more gets added over time while your days remain a steady 24 hours. As a result, key areas of life get crowded out, clutter collects, and the…
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Stress isn’t a bad thing. A certain amount of pressure is actually beneficial. Too much stress for too long – that’s costly. That’s when stress is no longer your friend. The question is, do you know what that beneficial amount of stress is? Contributing to a steady state of too much stress is the notion…
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Delegating is a necessary skill. When it comes to delegating how would you rate yourself? The opposite of delegating – I call that work hoarding. To hoard is to accumulate; to collect. It’s often done on the sly. Maybe you’ve seen the show “Hoarders: Buried Alive” on TLC. If you haven’t seen the show, let…
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Self-sabotage is more common than you think! I would venture to say that you’ve done it once or twice yourself. The self-sabotage cycle goes something like this… Be honest! Have you been there? I know I have. My Self-Sabotage Story Setting out to be a ICF certified coach is not for the faint of heart!…
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Dreaming – kids are natural pros when it comes to conjuring up lofty aspirations! They don’t dream up wimpy, flimsy dreams. No! They believe that anything is possible. When my children were young, they had wildly imaginative dreams. My daughter dreamed of being a party girl (I’m not exactly sure what that is, but she…
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