Self awareness

There are Only Two Important Things In Life – Do You Know What They Are?

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The Unwanted Visitor – Health Issues

For over four weeks now, an unwelcome guest has lodged itself into my life – health issues. It wasn’t a cold, nor was it Covid. Figuring out what it is has been the real problem.

It all started with an incident that seemed like food poisoning. My husband and I shared a lovely meal at our favorite restaurant, and not long after, I found myself hunched over, losing my dinner. My initial guess was the cheese on the burger; after all, we both had some and felt a bit off. However, while he bounced back, I didn’t. ...  read more

Three Other Communication Elements Beside Words to Increase Your Success

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Maya Angelou had a timeless saying ““People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”   This is true now as it ever was.

This is why even if you carefully researched the facts and had all the logic in the world in your communication, you still only have 25% chance of success in influencing the listener.   That is because words and logic alone is not enough to be an effective communicator.   There are 3 additional communication elements that will increase your chances to be heard and to be supported. ...  read more

When You are Clear on What You Want, The Universe Will Find a Way to Help

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This story is not about work, but I think it can apply to many aspects of work and life.    My kids has been wanting a dog since the pandemic started.   Dogs love them and they love hanging out with all the neighborhood dogs.  We have been casually making a list of all the dog types we want.   I have even searched the web for where the puppy breeders are.  However, we haven’t gotten a dog yet. ...  read more

Mid-Year Check-In on My New Year Resolutions & a Path Forward

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Can you believe we’re halfway through the year already? Time flies.  Are you still working on your New Year Resolutions?  If you are not, don’t worry, you are not alone.   On average only 46% of people are still working on their New Year resolutions after six months.   Whether you are or not, mid year is a good time to check in and perhaps invigorate your pursuit again to achieve your New Year resolutions.    Back in January, I chose three personal resolutions to focus on: Do Less, Love Myself, and Find Myself.   Here is where I am today and how I plan to move forward. ...  read more

How to Increase Your Happiness – Let Go of the Outcome

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As an overachiever for many years, I used to only have conditional happiness.   “I will be happy when x, y, z happens”    Sound familiar?   It’s the most detrimental line of thinking and one that had fleeting happiness.   It was my husband that helped me realize that I can decouple my happiness from my achievements or things that happen outside my control. ...  read more

Do You Work to Live or Live to Work – Answer These 10 Questions

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When I ask this question “do you work to live or live to work?  You may say, “I work to live.”  However are your actions and decision consistent with this response?  Below are 10 questions you can ask yourself to find out if you truly work to live.

Why the Answer to This Question is Not Simple

I think society has taught us – “To be happy we should work to live and not live to work.” as no one on their death bead ever regrets not working enough.   As a result, whenever anyone is asked this question, very few would ever admit that they live to work.  It’s just not as cool.   Our quick answer that “I work to live” actually means – “I want to work to live.  I don’t want to live to work as life is too short. ” ...  read more