There’s nothing wrong with striving for success and excellence. However, that is not the same as perfectionism and it’s important to know the difference in order to recognize it and take steps to overcome it. Perfectionism is a tendency to set standards so high they can’t be met, yet never being satisfied with anything less. […]
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Most people in our society feel stress from time to time. A little stress can be a positive motivator to be prepared to do well in a job interview or practice for that speech you’re giving. But most stress, like when you have too many demands on your time such as meeting deadlines, or […]
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Setting goals doesn’t work. OK, so that’s a pretty bold statement. We’re taught to set goals. Goals arise from our desires and give us a direction and a destination. The question is, why do so many people fail at achieving their goals? When I was in direct sales I was taught to aim high so […]
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For most people, the knowledge of your purpose and best career happens over time, not as an immediate insight. It’s important to self-reflect on a regular basis and not drift through life without being aware of when you may need to make a career change. Pay attention to the synchronicities and signs in your life, […]
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Here we are at the end of another year! It has certainly been an eventful year. I’m sure there have been wonderful things as well as challenges and obstacles that have occurred to you personally. Certainly there have been country and global events that have been unsettling to many. At this time it is important […]
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If you’ve been following me for awhile, you know I’m a Washington Nationals baseball fan. The Nats won their division championship this year and went on to post-season play, narrowly loosing to the Dodgers in game 5. So, it was the Dodgers who advanced to face the Cubs and vie for the National League World […]
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I’m not your typical sports fan. As a child and young adult I had no interest in sports whatsoever, although I devoted hours of time to dance. Then I had a son who was very much into sports. So, in my effort to be a supportive mom, I went to every baseball game and figured […]
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[tweetthis]Top 10 Ways to Cope with Job Transition[/tweetthis] While our life purpose is not always about our work, most people who come to me are looking for their work to be more fulfilling. This might mean making some tweaks right where you are, or it may mean going in a new direction. Job transitions can […]
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Today we experience more stimulation from our outside environments than ever before. We have more noise and we are more accessible than ever before. More demands are placed on us in our busy lives. Learn seven benefits to practicing silence for 10 minutes a day.
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[tweetthis hidden_hashtags=”#Meditation #LOA”]How to Keep Your Center When the World Seems to be Falling Apart[/tweetthis] When I get the newspaper, I mainly get it for the Style section, which includes the comics and crossword. (Yes, I love the crossword puzzles!) I don’t find it useful to inundate myself with what the news mostly focuses on, […]
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