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March is teasing you to wake up to your full potential. Tapping you on the shoulder reminding you to breathe and embrace the Spring thaw. Chirping at you to bid farewell to February’s low light and bleak economic climate. Cyclical lapses of the blues can easily sneak up and grab hold of you in ...
Stress is defined as a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances. Science has proved that stress damage to DNA is the culprit behind wrinkles, gray hair, and diseases that can shorten our lifespan. Think about it like this; Have you ...
When I started in sales, I was focused on one goal, closing the deal. On my quest to make a sales call that would put me over the top of my annual budget, I made a huge mistake and learned a valuable lesson from my client. I came to the appointment with the goal of asking for the order. I left ...
1. Discover and make a list of 10 things that bring you joy every day. At the end of the day, take a few minutes to jot down everythingnthat made you smile. My list for today included: The sunrise, my daughter laughing, My dog diving in piles of snow, a new song I discovered, a kind friend, ...
Last year I made one of the most important decisions in my life. The promise to leave ncorporate America and give my entrepreneurial calling a shot. I declared New Years Eve of 2006 that I would not enter the comfort of my workplace of 14 years, one day beyond December 31st of the new ...
The standard definition of selfish goes something like this ... Limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs or lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others; "shockingly inconsiderate behavior". Yet, we observe the world through our eyes, ears, tastes, emotions and ...
“Nature often holds up a mirror so we can see more clearly the ongoing processes nof growth, renewal, and transformation in our lives.” - William Shakespeare Extreme self-care begins with easing your mind, calming your body, and feeding your soul. Ease Your Mind Easing your mind involves ...
Any transition serious enough to alter your definition of self will require not just small adjustments in your way of living and thinking but a full-on metamorphosis. – Martha Beck Until late last year, my career had been dedicated to sales, mentoring, coaching and leading an ...
Believe in yourself. You already know what to do. You are poised for so much greatness. I see that you are suffering not knowing what will be. Yet, I trust you to be patient as everything unfolds before you. You will not suffer this dark night for much longer. You must trust yourself and trust those who love you. Your current lack of focus and fear-based thinking is partly due tornthe mind-blowing changes happening in the Universe. As a torch carrier you feel the weight of transformative energy swirling around you. You retreat to stay safe. There is no need to retreat. You are safe.r
They say miracles are past; and we have ournphilosophical persons, to make modern and familiar,nthings supe atural and causeless. Hence is it thatnwe make trifles of terrors, ensconcing ourselves ninto seeming knowledge, when we should submit ourselves to an unknown fear. - William ...
Have you been involved in situations where personal power is traded for acceptance and peace at any cost? Finding ourselves in situations where we relinquish our personal power and over-empower others is a part of life until you learn how to protect and own your personal power. If you are a ...
One of the definitions of overwhelm is being buried or drowned beneath a huge mass. Feel familiar? My particular brand of overwhelm is more like ... suffocating skin crawling madness. I used to be the mistress of overwhelm. The discomfort was intense and yet there was a rush involved with ...
Have you ever known a person who is angry all of the time? These sort of loose cannons can be amusing for a bit, until you realize how draining their sideshows can be. I refer to these riled up angry people as Energy Vampires. Energy Vampires will take any chance they can to drain all of ...
For years my friend Jennifer “Jen Moonbear” has been sharing snippets of magical stories about her Shaman teachings and the sweat lodge ceremonies she is passionate about. This summer I was invited to join her and experience my first sweat lodge healing and the alchemy of a lodge pouring ceremony.
Last year I made one of the most important decisions in my life. The promise to leave ncorporate America and give my entrepreneurial calling a shot. I declared New Years Eve of 2006 that I would not enter the comfort of my workplace of 14 years, one day beyond December 31st of the new ...
I choose to live in a personal evolution zone. I prefer to evolve and improve my life with incremental steps toward profound change. Reflecting on my successes and failures in 2011 helped define my personal intentions for the new year. And while I have lofty intentions and enormous dreams, I expect occasional setbacks. I believe you can correct your course of action and begin again at any time. Falling off the wagon does not mean you've failed.
The Great Balancing Act Working Women in the 21st Century By Shann Vander Leek For more than 40 years, more and more women are working full time jobs and raising families. We are mothers, wives, sisters, daughters and friends. We do our best to have “it” all. But at what cost? Now, more than ...
I am a big advocate of learning how to live in the flow of the moment. Through life experience, education and awareness, I have observed three kinds of people. Those who dwell in the past, those who thrive in the moment and those who prepare for the future. Most of us hop around from one ...
For more than 40 years, more and more women are working full time jobs and raising families. We are mothers, wives, sisters, daughters and friends. We do our best to have “it” all, but at what cost? Now, more than ever before, we must pay attention to the quality of our ...
This summer has been extraordinary. One of the best I can recall. Most weekends have been devoted to beach-combing, floating and capturing images of Leelanau County AKA “The County”. My back yard is primarily made up of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, just voted the most beautiful place in America by Good Morning America viewers. How cool is that? Weekdays were devoted to coaching brilliant clients, finishing a new line of self-paced coaching workbooks and participating in the Inspired Living Telesummit along side a group of extraordinary and highly creative entrepreneurs.
Have you ever felt like you are carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? Does it seem normal to accept responsibilities, errands, and favors to the degree that you've become slaves to our lives? Consider lightening your load; allowing yourself to be still or take a walk; or let ...
Any transition serious enough to alter your definition of self will require not just small adjustments in your way of living and thinking but a full-on metamorphosis. - Martha Beck Not too long ago, I made one of the most important decisions in my life. The promise to leave corporate America ...
Set your intentions for the next 90 days and begin creating a more rewarding and luscious life. Start by spending a few minutes each day visualizing the life you dream of living. Begin with the subjects listed below and consciously direct the next 90 days of your life. As you start making ...
Joyful Greetings! August 17 is the official launch of the new Life on Your Terms Accelerator Series! It has been one year since I published Life on Your Terms and began creating the self-paced progressive coaching workbooks that complement the popular book and give budding entrepreneurs the support they need to live their truth, rock their passion and revel in their true calling. Please take a few seconds to scroll down and learn more about this supportive coaching series. I created the workbooks for people who
Are you mindful of the nature of your friends, family, clients and associates? Do you often engage with people who take pleasure in espousing crazy talk, negativity or languishing in the past? Or do you share your time with people who are mostly positive, supportive and creative? If you are ...
I have been reinventing myself for the past few years and love where my new life is headed. Coaching, writing and yoga have become my way. Learning to honor my natural rhythm, explore new interests and inspire others is hugely rewarding. Yet … Even though I’m immersed in a calling chock full ...
Do you feel like you are spinning your wheels? Do you have a business or personal goal that seems unreachable? Is your life is way off kilter? If you answered yes to any of these questions, here are few tips for you. Spinning Your Wheels If you are stuck in the muck of an ordinary life, ...