Is this really all there is? Lately, I seem to be asking myself this question all the time. Well, not out loud but it's always running in the back of my mind. And the answer is, well, yeah. Pretty much this is it. I know. Not exactly the answer you expected. At first, I had the …
Your Thoughts Can Sabotage Success
Intentional living is one of my core values and favorite topics (in case you hadn't noticed). I truly believe it is the key to fulfillment and living a life you love. Reaching the vision you have requires focus, setting and reaching goals. Quite simply, that takes intentionality. But there is a component that is even …
Talking Back To Self-Talk
This is just one of those seasons of life with more challenges and hard places than easy going and fun. Death, major illnesses, dysfunctional people, broken relationships. It's all in there but you know what? That's just part of the package of living in this imperfect world. Even if we do everything right, sometimes we …
Is Fear Stopping You?
Did you know that fear mostly exists in our mind? It's true. Most of the calamities and crises we are afraid of don't come to pass. Fear itself stems from our allowing our thoughts to run wild and rehearse a hundred different ways something can go wrong. It steals our joy and our sleep. We …
The Hardest Crowd To Please
The hardest crowd to please or succeed in is the one you’re closest to, normally your family, the people you live with or spend the most time with. These are the ones who see the worst moods, frustrations, and outbursts. Sometimes they even remind you of your shortcomings long after the fact. “You’re never happy. You're …
Surprising Ways We Self-Sabotage
A friend of mine recently asked me what was the number one thing I compare myself in. I'm thinking, "Just one?! It's a tie for everything!" And I realized, I compare myself so often I'm mostly unaware of it. Comparison is the constant soundtrack playing in my head, sort of like background music. What is …
Why I Do Things That Scare Me
The following lines stopped me in my tracks. Am I reading this right? I should put myself in the middle of miracle by taking a risk. Not a stupid or dangerous risk, rather put myself out there and commit to trying something that scares me a little (or a lot). Something I KNOW will stretch …
EXTRA!! Free Webinar: Pursuing the Dream
If you have a dream in your heart and you're trying to pursue it or want to someday, this webinar is for you. Dan Miller, author/career coach/podcaster, is presenting. As you know it is an uphill climb to pursue a dream, such as a career change. Add in the extra challenge of having those people …
What If?
You are working on your big goal, and even making some progress. Then something comes up and you get sidetracked. Or nothing happens and fear grips you. Another year is passing. Now is the time to ponder some very important questions. What happens if you do? What does accomplishing your goal make possible? Doing something …
The Power of Finding Your Why
Find Your Why ... Simon Sinek made this a must-do action for tech companies, or anyone who has a product or service to offer for that matter. Most companies lead with who they are then what they do then why they do it. Starting with 'why' says you lead with why you do it then …