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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Everyone needs emotional support and especially during difficult times. Currently we are dealing with a high degree of uncertainty connected to the corona virus and upcoming election. You can’t control what you don’t have control over. This fact creates fear and anxiety. Why do human beings need emotional support? Why do some people …
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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 …
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 …
Nothing haunts us like the things we don’t say, that we know are important to say in order to feel better. Why do we keep things buried inside and fret for weeks, months or years before sharing them. I can think of many reasons and I’m sure you can too! Recently, I was meeting with …
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Money Impacts your Career, Relationships and Health. Money is a valuable tool. Used properly it can help you create a better and better life. If not it can cause unnecessary stress and unhappiness. Money decisions are 90% emotional. Your personal money story creates emotional obstacles. Everyone has one! *My newest passion is helping millennials have …