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I’ve always been intrigued by the power of your thoughts and how the brain works. I call it, “How you’re wired.” The mind is an incredible, complex part of who you are. Housed inside your brain, it’s a truly unique and remarkable organ that, unlike any other one in your body, has feelings and a […]

How important is it to know, know, know you? I think it’s really important. A few days ago, a cousin of mine died unexpectedly. He was only 62. I read the obituary and realized there were a lot of things about him I didn’t know. I wonder why his middle name was the same as […]

Do you ever wonder what it would be like if you (and everyone else) would let your good come out? But, these days, it seems so easy to focus on the negatives. To be unsure of yourself. To doubt yourself. But I’m facing those negative beliefs and fears and letting the good come out. Here’s […]

Let’s talk about 5 ways to awareness and reduced stress. What a wild ride 2020 has been thus far. It’s easy to get caught up in all the craziness, and even worse, to lose yourself in it. But, I believe that being aware of yourself and your feelings is one of the most important things […]

The first step in finding peace in chaos is to check your emotional health. Close your eyes. Take a deep breath. Now tell me how you feel. That simple activity will tell you a lot about your emotional health which is just another term for how you feel. You see, most people focus on the […]

And, now for the fourth and final installment on getting in the right mindset to attract what you want in life. It’s all about how to turn your thoughts into action. And, this one may just be the most important one! Because to attract what you want in life, you gotta take action! The third […]

Did you ever read John Updike’s Rabbit series? The second book is titled, Rabbit Redux in which the character Harry “Rabbit” Angstrom is brought back for readers to check in and see what’s going on in his life a decade after the first book. I’ve always liked that word redux. Since I’m going to give […]

Did you know that there’s a powerful connection between your mindset and your morning habits? How you wake up and the first things you do in the morning will influence your mindset — in a positive or negative way — for the rest of the day. I don’t know about you, but I am very […]

Everyone has a “down day.” I had one yesterday. I wasn’t really feeling sad or depressed, I just couldn’t get focused on what I had planned and written down in my calendar for the day. I was definitely distracted. I allowed that to set my mood for the day but I shouldn’t have. The day […]

I’m not your traditional college student. Not at all. But, I am a life-long learner. My high school had three tracks of study; business, academics and vocational. Since I didn’t really know what I wanted to do after high school, I opted for the business track. Yep. Getting a job right out of high school […]

Your mindset holds the key to your overall success or failure in life. So, when I came across mindset ideas and concepts developed by Carol Dweck, a researcher at Stanford University, I was intrigued. You see, Dweck believes that there are two distinct mindsets and each has different qualities and beliefs. One is a fixed mindset and the other one a growth mindset. Her theory is that people with a fixed mindset have a more difficult time finding success. I tend to agree with h

We all get caught in the comparison trap. It’s hard not to do. But, it is so important to just stop comparing yourself, your life and your journey to others. Especially if you are doing it in a negative way. Trust me, your self-confidence and mental and emotional health will thank you. You see, all […]

You’ve got a plan. You’re on a path. Then, out of the blue — wham. A curve ball. I used to get all stressed out. Well, really, it was worse than that. Stressed out, yes. But worse, it was sometimes a full-blown panic attack with blood pressure off the charts. On one occasion, thinking I […]

Your life is a story. Have you ever thought about it in that way? I like to think of my life’s story as a book. A book I can author. The pages of this book can be what happens in a day, a week or a month. Chapters can be years or decades. But, it […]

I recently read a social media post by a person claiming they had no dreams and no bucket list. So many others commented along the same lines, adding that because of that, they felt lost. Now, I’ve always been an advocate of following your dreams and setting goals. But until I read that post, I […]

Every so often I come across “The 2% Mindset” graphic. It is a theory that implies only 2% of us are pursuing our dreams and living life without limits. The other 98% are stuck inside their comfort zone. That makes me a bit sad. You see, to join the ranks of the 2% mindset, you […]

Do you ever reach the end of the week and wonder where it went? Poof! Flew by! Gone! You made a “to do” list of things to accomplish. You had good intentions. But, at the end of the week, many of the items are still on your list — just waiting for you to get […]

I never thought I’d be writing this. It’s so hard to think about the lessons you’re being taught or the messages that are revealing themselves when you’re in the middle of a mess. But, they are always there, just waiting for you to get out of your own way so you can see them.

The month of November marks the beginning of the Holiday Season for many people, including me. I have always loved this time of year, especially when I can surround myself with family and friends. It fills my heart with peace, love and gratitude. So, it irked me a little (well, more than a little) when […]