It’s one of the first words we learn as a child – “No” As we grow older, we started saying the word. It helped, even as a child, to feel powerful – in control. Then we may have heard things like “I am your parent, you cannot tell me no” followed by “I am your […]
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Wintertime is a stunningly beautiful time of year. I see beauty in pictures of snow-capped mountains and icicles forming on tree branches, there is just so much natural beauty to behold! I love the view in my backyard of the trees, now bare of their leaves holding blankets of snow – as long as I
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Ask anyone what they desire in life, and more often than not, the answer comes back as some variation of “be happier.” The pursuit of happiness has been around since time began, the topic being a discussion point since the days of Plato and Socrates. Is happiness truly so hard to find? Thankfully, happiness is
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We are taught to be kind to others. Yet, it’s often easy to forget that you have to start with being kind to yourself. Does it make you uncomfortable to hear or even consider that? Like many, you were probably brought up to think it is selfish to consider yourself and your own needs. Having
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Do you ever feel like you can’t escape your mind? Maybe it’s always spinning out of control, or perhaps you have so many thoughts it is chaotic clutter within. Many people experience chaos in their own minds, and this can make things difficult when trying to work toward goals. It is possible to calm the
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You have a goal in mind, but that’s all you have. Creating, working towards, and reaching goals is not easy. The journey is often different for everyone. However, there are three parts of achieving every goal that is always the same. Defining the 3 W’s of your goal will allow you to work toward it
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How is your day going? Are you not having a good day? Everyone goes through it. All it takes is a little unasked-for criticism or someone just treating us harshly to trigger us into a spiral of negative self-talk and anxiety about not being liked. It’s times like this you need to have a way
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While a positive mindset can enhance personal development and help individuals meet their life goals, it can also be helpful to build resilience and combat stress? Whether it’s a one-off stress like having to give a presentation or an ongoing stressful issue in your life, remaining positive will help you deal better with the current
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How is your day going? Is it one of those blah days when you wish you could say something more than a mumbled ‘fine’ when asked ‘how are you?’ Everything isn’t fine, but you know that is the proper response. What if you could actually say ‘fine’ and mean it? It just might be easier
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I had the honor and privilege last month of being one of 60 presenters at a 3-day virtual women’s summit titled BEST YOU 2022. It was a very uplifting and encouraging event. You can see replays of the entire summit FREE. Click here to receive the program. Within the downloadable PDF you can click on
I have heard a number sermons focused on the Inn Keeper and how he did not have room for Jesus. The pastor would then close with a comment along the lines of “will you be like the inn-keeper and not have room for Jesus in your heart” If you have spent any time reading my
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I look at people who always appear to be satisfied, thankful for what they have. Their focus appears to be on what they have, not fretting over what they don’t. How do they do that? How do they stay in that frame of mind? I realize now, it is a choice. An ‘Attitude of Gratitude’
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Join me as I am a guest on “Marnie’s Friends” Monday, November 15, 2021 at 1:10pm central. Here is the youtube link. You can watch it live or watch the replay. HINT – If you click through now you can set a reminder in youtube to alert you when ready to go live. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfrNxpmH7_c
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We live in a world that has us plugged in 24/7. We get so involved in news, social media, work, home life, kids, etcetera that we can feel there is no time for a cup of coffee, let alone reflection. The Importance of Reflection and Gratitude An uneventful or even disastrous day is filled with
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4 Signs You Are Your Own Worst Enemy Are you struggling to get ahead? Perhaps you are having a hard time finding opportunities, or maybe you are not taking advantage of opportunities presented to you. Quite often, the most common reason people don’t succeed is that they’re engaging in self-defeating behaviors not realizing they have
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