10 Methods to Use When Returning to Normal: Part One
How does one go from overdrive to baseline without losing his or her sanity?read more
View Article10 Methods to Use When Returning to Normal: Part Two
How does one go from overdrive to baseline without losing his or her sanity?Last week, I discussed five methods I use to recalibrate my life and regain a sense of normality. You may want to review Part...
View ArticleHow to Take Action on a Daunting Project
As children, projects were usually fun, creative activities that allowed us to explore ourselves and the world around us. As adults, our projects become a bit more complex-and often downright...
View Article10 Techniques to Successfully Overcome Procrastination
I am an information addict. My nemesis: blogs full of productivity systems that claim to make you do more today than ever before. Of course, I fall right into the trap and read these articles for hours...
View ArticleTo Smile or Not To Smile?
After writing that question, I noticed that I was smiling—and it's that awareness that makes me sparkle. It reminds me that I am indeed living in the moment. To me, nothing else matters, well, except...
View ArticleWhy Not You? Why Not Now?
“True forgiveness, true healing, and true freedom are all about seeing that the past isn’t here anymore. Now really is a new beginning.”- Robert Holden, Ph.D.My motto for life: “Now is Everything.”read...
View Article"I Have Lived a Blessed Time" - Senator Ted Kennedy
Senator Ted Kennedy has passed away after battling a horrific form of brain cancer. I just heard this announcement minutes ago as I was shutting down my computer to go to sleep. And I knew I had to...
View ArticleAre your friends really there for you?
When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving much advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain...
View ArticleDesigning a Life You Love
While designing a life you love sounds incredible, doing so may not seem very practical. That certainly would have been my reaction before I embarked on my journey of self-growth through authenticity....
View Article17 Ways to Savor the Wealth Around You
We can sometimes spend so much time thinking about what we want, we forget to treasure what we already have. I'm a big believer in ordinary moments and in the beauty of now. When we take the time to...
View ArticleNow is Everything
Life unfolds at every moment, and each day is filled with collections of moments that are both good and bad. Yet, even during trying moments, we have the ability to experience something beautiful.read...
View ArticleI am (not) Good Enough: Three Ways to Battle This Feeling
Simply writing this title has decreased my confidence significantly. Yet now that I realize why I feel self-doubt, I can move forward and write this post. How incredible it is that in a split second,...
View ArticleHow to Walk Against the Wind
Mother nature is unpredictable. One moment, the air is calm and smooth – the next moment, you feel a huge gust of wind moving directly towards you. It is these momentary shifts that can throw us for a...
View ArticleThe In2 Effect: How One Word Can Shift Your Perspective
Nothing is impossible. With the right attitude, you can do anything you want. It's all about choosing to be positive instead of being negative about things. Like I can look at "not working" as being...
View Article10 Simple Truths for Living a Life You Love
10 basic truths for living a life you love. This list is not exhaustive; rather, it is a starting point from which you can create your own list. If one truth clicks for you, run with it! Write it on a...
View ArticleThe Transformative Power of Loss: Embracing Loss, Finding Love, and Choosing...
In order to become a butterfly, a caterpillar must fully dissolve within the chrysalis – a cocoon of protection. This dissolution or meltdown is the first and most difficult stage of change; however,...
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How to Recharge and Get Motivated
Do you find that you’re working more than before, but getting less done? Do you ever feel drained or stuck? If you’re nodding your head, you’re not alone. We live in an amazing time filled with great...
View ArticleAre Your Comfort Zones Holding You Back?
As creatures of habit, we find great comfort in engaging in a pattern of what feels natural and familiar. At the same time, however, our desires often change; we make new goals, gain new dreams, and...
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Actions Speak Louder Than Words: 8 Ways to Move Forward Today
When you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or even bored, how do you move forward with your project and plans? Here are 8 ways you can get yourself moving ahead.read more
View Article3 Essential Ingredients for Creating Unconventional Success
We gain strength, and courage, and confidence by each experience in which we really stop to look fear in the face... we must do that which we think we cannot.- Eleanor RooseveltWhat allows some people...
View ArticleWhat Are You Waiting For? 4 Steps to Begin Taking Bold Action
An anonymous quote reads, "Indecision is the graveyard of good intention." When you feel fear or helplessness standing in the way between where you are and where you want to be, it may be time to...
View ArticleTrying to Stay Afloat
While blogging may seem like responsibilities to others, for me it serves as an incredible outlet for connecting with others and taking time to listen to my voice rather than quell its whispers.read more
View Article50 Ways to Add Joy to Your Day
It's summer - you should be happy. Sunshine is abundant, the birds are singing, and the ice cream truck can be heard from a mile away. But, if you're a bit like me, your mood may not match the weather...
View ArticleBeyond Advice: When a Friend Is in Need
I recently shared a guest post on my personal blog, A Beautiful Ripple Effect, written by Dr. Ashley Solomon. This post resonated strongly with so many people that I knew I had to share the words with...
View Article18 Guideposts for Your Personal Journey
What would you write to someone about to start a new journey in their life? I really enjoyed the process of reflecting on what I would say to a younger version of myself—and think you may enjoy...
View ArticleHow to Begin to Cultivate Hope After Failing
The scariest part of failure is being seen when you're most vulnerable and least perfect. It is far safer (and easier) to hide behind dreams and schemes. It is even fun to dream and scheme—to think...
View Article7 Profound Quotes: What We Learn Through Writing
Writing is not alone a method of communication or a practical skill that people ought to learn: writing is itself a profound teacher that will guide you toward a happier, more contented and positively...
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