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The Hustle Is A Lie balance boundaries hustle priorities values

I was so caught in the hustle. I worked crazy long hours during the week, on weekends, and while I was on vacation. At dinner time, my phone was never too far off, so I could jump on notifications. I felt like a hamster on a wheel, churning and churning with no end in sight. In fact, the work...

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Willpower vs. Wantpower: Leveraging Both for Success control distractions goals motivation self-care success values willpower

Last week, we went to a dinner party. The hostess was wonderful and made all kinds of yummy foods. I have struggled with my weight since I moved to the US. Culturally, America was very different from my previous living experiences. I was 15 and felt like a fish out of water. To be honest, I was...

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Decoding Burnout vs. Quiet Quitting: Spot the Signs and Take Action boundaries burnout quiet quitting stress

I was so dang tired. I was putting in the hours, working hard but not feeling like it was making a dent, and worse, feeling like I wasn’t making a difference. I wasn’t sleeping well. I felt like I had no time to prioritize myself, and I had so little energy that even if I had the...

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Drawing the Line: 3 Steps to Setting Healthy Boundaries boundaries clarity communication compromise self-care values

 

“Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others” - Brené Brown

 

Here I was. It was 2 am. I had been in the office since before 8 am, and I was on a conference call.

I was working for an international...

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Happiness Is a Decision action fulfillment happiness positive purpose values

When I think about a time when I was happiest, it was in my childhood until I was about 13 years old. I didn’t think about the past. I didn’t worry about the future. I just lived. I enjoyed every moment. These are still some of the best memories of my life. 

You might ask, what...

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5 Small but Powerful Ways to Shift Others' Perceptions of You assertive authenticity clarity perceptions question self-care self-doubt

Sometimes we make a bad first impression.

Sometimes people hear things about us before they even know us and form a negative opinion.

Sometimes we do something stupid and we hurt a relationship.

Sometimes we encounter resistance from people around us when we try to do something new because...

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How Failure Prepared Me to Be an Entrepreneur determination failure innovation lessons reframe success

The 6 lessons I learned through numerous failures in my own life and how these are helping me in my entrepreneurial journey!

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The Dangers of Settling comfort zone dream learning risk role model routine settling

I knew I needed and wanted to give more at work, but I simply couldn't find it within me to do it. Stress was eating away at my health. I was getting sick more often and every time it was more virulent. At the same time, I was (and still am) in the best relationship I've ever had. You could say...

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Tips to Avoid Burnout boundaries burnout energy health self-care

Don't let Burnout sideline you as you aim to make your difference!

 

 

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Are You Stuck in Paralysis by Analysis? action alignment career clarity legacy purpose

Paralysis by Analysis - Analysis Paralysis.

I've heard it both ways and either gets in the way of our progress.

Over the years, I've had my share of paralytic moments!

And when I talk to my clients they often say the same thing: "I'd love to leave my job to follow a bigger purpose, but I don't know...

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Does Your Self-Talk Empower or Invalidate You? awareness choices question self-empowerment self-talk validation

The way you talk to yourself can have a significant impact on how you feel about yourself. Constantly putting yourself down or doubting your abilities can lead to low self-esteem, anxiety, and a general lack of fulfillment. If you have a big dream of having a career change or trying new things to...

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Go from FOMO to JOMO choices focus mindfulness presence

When we live our lives with constant FOMO, that introduces chaos.

However, if we can move from FOMO to JOMO (the Joy of Missing Out), we can live a life that is calmer, more at peace, and more fulfilling.

We learn to listen to what our heart has to say and we get back in alignment with and live...

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