A bias to action can help you achieve more in life and career — Disclaimer: I know I am impatient. I cannot count the number of times someone has reminded me that patience is a virtue. As I have matured in life, I can discern between things I cannot control and the things I can, and this has helped me breathe through irritations like…

Positive Self-Talk Can Boost Your Confidence and Wellness — Give it a try! — Positive Self-Talk Can Boost Your Confidence and Wellness — Give it a try! “Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.” — Brené Brown I believe there is power in what we read, think, and think. I believe our minds are always listening, and I try to be…

Want to achieve more? Keep a journal, write down your goals, and repeat positive affirmations to yourself — Do you want to make all of your dreams come true? Great, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, I will detail 5 easy steps to make your wildest dreams a reality…. Ok, that isn’t true. But, I will detail some ways that you can be more intentional…

Ihave been in the workforce for more than twenty years, and my kids are now getting close to the age I was when I started my first “real”… — Ihave been in the workforce for more than twenty years, and my kids are now getting close to the age I was when I started my first “real” job, which was bagging groceries at a local supermarket. …

Early in my career, I failed big time as a leader because I made an all-too-common mistake. — When I was a newer leader, I was so focused on being right that I missed opportunities to get it right. Nearly two decades ago, I was promoted to a supervisory role, and I didn’t initially thrive. …

How being you on purpose can give you access to more of what you want. — We are living and working in a very “look at me now” focused time. Our attention spans are short, we rely more and more on technology to connect, we get much of our news in very small bites through social media channels, and we share A LOT of ourselves online…

How taking more pictures and trying to enjoy the mundane made me happier — The other night, I grumbled because I “had to” take the dog for one more walk before I could get ready for bed. I was tired, I thought it would be cold outside, and I didn’t want to do it. When I got out my front door, I was met…

Instead of one big, grand gesture, practice being generous consistently. — “Being generous often consists of simply extending a hand. That’s hard to do if you are grasping tightly to your righteousness, your belief system, your superiority, your assumptions about others, your definition of normal.” — Patti Digh Generosity is one of my personal core values. When I say that out…

Start Doing this today to change your life. — “And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” — Roald Dahl Do you believe in magic? I do. My seven-year-old daughter fully believes in…