We tell ourselves we are happy (or not) and is that the truth? How do you know if you or someone else is truly happy? Some people try to convince themselves they are happy and other people are happier than they realize. Happiness is complicated!! We pursue happiness. It’s part of our Constitution! Who doesn’t …
After eight years it was time to take my website to the next level! I contacted my web developer and we got to work right away. She focused on the layout and visual side. I had to come up with new content and make sure it was easy to understand how I help my clients. …
Saving is setting aside money you don’t spend now for emergencies or for a future purchase. For many millennials this is hard to do. For others it’s actually harder to part with their money. They tend to squirrel it away and spend as little as possible. It all depends on your money story or money messages! …
Bragging gets a bad rap. Even “humble” bragging doesn’t work well. You think you are being subtle but often others see it for what it is… bragging! Humble Brag is to make an ostensibly modest or self-deprecating statement with the actual intention of drawing attention to something you are proud of. When you feel good …
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In second grade I experienced something very upsetting… I didn’t get into the highest reading group. Instead I was put into the second highest reading group. I clearly remember it and that was close to sixty years ago. Before that moment I felt smart and liked myself. After not at all. My battle with low …
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Including your life experiences, level of confidence and how you handle stress (stay calm or freak out), personality plays a large role in the decisions you make and the quality of your relationships. The Corona Virus pandemic and sheltering in place is stressful. It’s not bringing out the best in most people. You are probably …
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Unresolved inner conflicts wreak havoc on your physical and psychological well being. They keep you from being at peace with yourself and having the satisfaction and success you seek. Everyone deals with inner conflicts. As they continue, sometimes for years, you become frustrated and eventually emotionally exhausted experiencing a variety of stress related conditions. Inner …
How do you keep a good relationship in good shape? Think about your longer term relationships that are still satisfying. How have the two of you built and maintained a strong bond? What have YOU done that’s helped or hindered the health of the relationship. Good relationships are very valuable and a big contributor to …
Quarantining isn’t easy especially when you engage in negativity. Doom and gloom conversation is on the rise. It’s making us feel worse. It’s time to lock down our discouraging and depressing thoughts or quarantine negativity! I’m excited to share a concept I read in the book “Factfulness” by Hans Rosling. He says “Things can continue …
In Business and Personal Relationships if you don’t ask for what you want, you probably won’t get it. That sounds sad and why would you settle for or give up on what will make you happier. There are many reasons why. That’s not what this blog is about. Instead I want to share a success …
We are going through a stressful time. Power of The Pause is an amazing self care tool. It will help you manage stress or anxiety and it is also helpful as a relationship and sales or business building tool. There are many benefits and the cost is a small amount of time. When pausing you …
Tracking my feelings in A Feelings Journal changed my life. I swear! My favorite motto or MarGOism is… “First Feel, Second Solve”. To go along with this motto many years ago I started a Feelings Journal. Why did I do this? My life at the time wasn’t going well. This was around 2009 or …