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Untangling the Fear of Judgement
“When I notice myself worrying about ‘what other people will think,’ I find I’m usually not worried about any single person’s opinion.”~ James Clear, author of Atomic Habits How often …
💛 How Good a Friend Are You… to You?
“Be careful how you are talking to yourself because you are listening.” — Lisa M. Hayes, coach and author When was the last time you truly checked in with yourself, not to …
Take Well-Being Off the Back Burner
“Mental health isn’t something to put on the back burner. We can’t keep good habits in storage until we need them.” ~ Adam Grant, author and professor Mental well-being isn’t something to …
Dreamer vs. Builder: The Creative’s Dilemma
“Do not wait; the time will never be ‘just right.’ Start where you stand.” ~ Napoleon Hill Who was Napoleon Hill? Napoleon Hill (1883–1970) was a pioneer of personal development and author …
From Busy to Meaningful: The Power of Purposeful Activity
“Don’t count the days. Make the days count.” ~Muhammad Ali, boxer and social activist In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to fall into the trap of mindless activity—moving from task to task …
Regret or Failure: Which Fear Will You Listen To?
“In the end, we only regret the chances we didn’t take.” ~ Lewis Carroll, author and poet Have you ever hesitated to go for something you wanted, whether it was a …
Lighten the Load To Be More Productive
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” ~C.S. Lewis Have you ever felt like you’re carrying an invisible backpack …
Leave a Little for Tomorrow
“The best way is always to stop when you are going good and when you know what will happen next. If you do that every day… you will never be …
Holding Back vs. Letting Go
“Holding back is sometimes safe, but it’s never where the magic happens.” ~Unknown This week, I’ve been sitting with the tension between holding back and letting go. These two forces live in the body, …
The Power of Reciprocity
“Love is never wasted, for its value does not rest upon reciprocity. ~ C.S. Lewis Have you ever noticed how good it feels to help someone, really help them, without expecting anything …
“Dear Inner Critic: You’re Not the Boss of Me!”
Turn down the volume of your negative inner voice and create a nurturing inner voice to take its place. ~ Beverly Engel, psychotherapist To tame your inner critic, create first, edit …
The Art of Not Knowing
“Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves.”~ Henry David Thoreau There comes a moment in every journey, quiet and often unexpected, when the thing that once lit you …