Everyone has something—something that they don’t like but tolerate. What’s yours? Are you ready to do something about it? Are you okay with being a little uncomfortable? If you put up with something, you tolerate or accept it, even though you find it unpleasant or unsatisfactory. Your partner or colleague is constantly correcting or criticizing …
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Where do I begin? Such a common statement and now I get it. Did my career start with having a lemonade stand, selling girl scout cookies, teaching tennis lessons or did it start with my first “real” job? I believe my childhood interests and successes played a big part in creating a satisfying career. …
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You say you can’t and yet you know you can. What does it take to say something you are afraid to say? Do you believe the better person doesn’t get upset and if they do they pretend they aren’t. I hope you agree that this sounds awful and certainly not authentic. It makes it impossible …
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Maya Angelou an American poet and award winning author is famous for the quote…“Hoping for the best, prepared for the worst, and unsurprised by anything in between”. What a wise woman she was. You hope for the best outcome with every decision you make. Many times you get a positive outcome and feel great about …
Ever get down on yourself? If you do then what I’m about to share will feel like you hit the self help jackpot! I used to get down on myself all the time. As I’ve mentioned in previous posts I was a perfectionist and people pleaser as far back as I can remember. It’s …
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 …