We all have moments where we fall into perfectionism. For some of us, this might happen kind of often. For others, it’s reserved for those special occasions where we have a project where we can’t rest until we get it right. While occasional super-attention-to-detail is okay, it’s when we make perfectionism a way of life […]
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It often seems that confidence is elusive, like a smoky mirage. Sometimes, it feels magical and wonderful; other times it can be frustrating. Something I have learned and continue to work on: you can build up your self-confidence without having to resort to any crystal ball. ‘How?’ I am so glad you asked. It’s really
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I was in a social gathering not long ago and I overheard several conversations that included bragging about how hard they were working, how they missed other events because of work, and now they had to take a call because the business needed them. It saddened me to see these people in a social gathering,
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July 5 is Workaholics Day. It is said “workaholic” is a phrase coined by Rodney Dangerfield in 1968 to describe his father’s unhealthy relationship with work. It was a combination of the words “work” and “alcoholic”. The joke went “my father was a workaholic, whenever you mentioned work he got drunk” Today the word is
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We want to help others. It is part of human nature. While this is a good quality, Ost often, this leads to a lifetime of putting self-care on the back burner. Then, one day you stop and ask yourself “am I okay?”. You begin to reflect on such things as when was the last time
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When you look around your home what do you see? If you see surfaces covered with things you forgot you had or never needed you may be living a cluttered life. My husband tells me there is no horizontal surface free of my clutter. OUCH! There are television shows that literally deal with hoarding and
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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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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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I have been afflicted with constant pain for nearly 20 years. This has caused to me quickly exit a good job because I didn’t know how to handle the pain with the work and the comments from co-workers. The constant pain has affected my coping skills, relationships, social interaction, mindset, and mental well-being. Here are
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Following God’s Plan to Crush Your Goals Can you be a Christian and pursue your goals? Or do you have to wait for God to drop everything in your lap? Many Christians believe that pursuing your goals is self-centered and counteracts whatever plan God has in store for us. Scripture does not support this belief.
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