This week I gave my 10th speech in Toastmasters, completing the Competent Communicator manual and achieving my CC certification. After being a regular member of Toastmasters for over a year-and-a-half I have become an accomplished speaker. Even still, when it came time to give my 10th speech I was woefully nervous and felt under-prepared. As sometimes happens in life other … 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
A Year of Living Fearlessly
When I look at past struggles in life there is a common theme: fear. When I feel overwhelmed, when I feel stress, when I think too much- there is my old friend fear. Fear is behind boredom, complacency, discontent. My fear likes to whisper the worst case scenario in my ear; sometimes I even believe it. Fear warns me of … Read More
Get More Out Of Life: Try Something New!
When was the last time you tried something new? Variety is, indeed, the spice of life and trying new things is a great way to learn and grow and enjoy yourself doing it! Life is more interesting and more satisfying when you challenge yourself and experience new things. All you have to do is take the leap! What I tried: … Read More
How To Get Motivated
Self motivation is a powerful practice of happy and successful people. No matter what your goal, motivating yourself to progress is the key to living a satisfying and purposeful life. My goal is, simply, to live my best life! To be healthy, happy, and love life. Of course doing so is easier said than done. To live a great life … Read More
How To Stop Overreacting To Life
I admit it! I’m an Over-reactor. Sometimes I take things personally. Sometimes I let my feelings determine my state of mind. I allow myself to believe that whatever just happened is erroneous, incorrect, offensive, or otherwise REALLY BIG DEAL! Sometimes I experience positive overreaction. I make people, places, and things outside myself bigger and better than myself. I think this … Read More
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