How many times have you seen inspirational messages that say things like: Never give up Stay strong Keep going You’re almost there Just a little bit further Don’t give up I was raised in a world that taught me quitting is failure- only losers quit. I let this belief push me beyond my limits. I let this belief limit my … Read More
Is it a setback or an opportunity?
In my experience, life rarely goes according to plan. At least not according to my plan. This isn’t because I’m unlucky, or life sucks, or any such nonsense- it happens because, well, I don’t control what happens in life, I only control what I do with my life. It’s really not a problem when things don’t work out the way … Read More
Take a break, already!
Isn’t it time to take a break, already? Trust me, it really is. At least for me. I’m a huge advocate for taking breaks. I know well from past experiences that when I take regular breaks I get more done. I’m more creative, more innovative, more productive, and more efficient! I need brain breaks to refresh, recharge, and be my … Read More
Quirky & Fun Ways To Reduce Stress
Earlier this week I was having a rough day and, as a result, was carrying around all that stress. I found relief in an unexpected way- while walking the dogs we were caught in a rainstorm. Getting caught in the rain was a wonderful opportunity to let go. I was already soaked so why not splash in the puddles? Why … Read More
9 Ways To Make Today Awesome!
Between some minor but persistent health concerns and biting off more than I can chew, the past few weeks I’ve been stuck in a funk. The worst part of being in funk is a distinct lack of awesome days. I want more awesome days! Every day has the potential to be awesome, and having an awesome day has far more … Read More
Whoops, fear it is
I’ll be honest, most of my life fear has played a big role in my choices, and my life. Fear has good intentions and all, but let’s face it, 99.9% of the decisions I make are not life-or-death decisions and I don’t really need fear to survive. At the beginning of the year I decided this was the year I … Read More
When you take on more than you can handle
I must think I’m Superwoman- better than because I’m don’t just kick ass, I also think I can do everything! Okay, maybe not everything, but a lot. You might call me an over-achiever. Other words to describe me include energetic, enthusiastic, self-motivated, and, yes, sometimes a people-pleaser. Let’s face it, I can get myself into trouble. Conversely, I can also … Read More
15 Instant Moodlifters
“Attitudes are contagious, are yours worth catching?” ~Dennis Mannering As you go through life the way you experience the world is largely affected by your attitude. Good things happen and less-good things happen- 90% of all the things that happen are out of your control. What is in your control is your attitude, which either promotes or demotes your health … Read More
5 Benefits of procrastination
Yep, I’m a procrastinator. A highly successful procrastinator, or so I tell myself. The thing is, I use procrastination to my benefit. Really, it can be a good thing! No, really. Not too long ago I put off writing a blog post because I needed a break. I got some much needed me time and I was inspired to write … Read More
How to make big life decisions
Earlier this year I found myself dealing with job burnout and was faced with a major life choice- what direction to take in my career. Seek another full-time job? Take a part-time job? Start offering work-life balance and professional development coaching services on the side? Start actively pursing paid speaking engagements? Take a risk or follow the “safer” route? Ultimately … Read More