"In order to succeed, we must first believe we can." (Nickos Kazantakis) Our thoughts and beliefs dictate the direction in our lives, which is why so much focus is placed on mindset, overcoming fears, undoing negative thoughts, and a host of other issues related to thoughts, feelings and beliefs. Change a thought you will act …
A Letter to Self: Motivate Your Desires
One of the ways to motivate your dreams and desires is to write a letter to yourself that you date for a year from now (it could also be three or six months). This is a great way to dream big and set the stage for how you would like your life to look at …
What to Do When Your Spouse Isn’t Supportive of Your Job Transition
John has been miserable in his job lately - he feels bored, dissatisfied and disengaged with the work he does and the people he works with. He has been feeling this way for some time and has expressed his feelings to his wife. John would like to leave this job and find another but his …
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When Gratitude Becomes Harder
I'm on Day 24 of a 100-Day Gratitude Challenge I'm participating in. While this might sound like an easy task, I can personally tell you that this is a lot harder than it seems. Placing the focus on all we do have and appreciating those parts of our lives is what the practice of gratitude …
Dealing with a Setback’s Setback
So last week I wrote how I had major car trouble but looked through the silver lining to see several positives that laid behind looking at expensive car repairs and having to rely on others to get around while the car was in the shop. Today, I am trying hard to find that lining again …
Rate Your Mood Daily to Succeed
I often hear from clients who are struggling with their career or their business (and sometimes, their life) who get caught in the trap of only seeing the negatives: 'No one is calling me for an interview', 'I can't get clients' or 'I'll never be happy.' The end result are feelings of frustration, anger, anxiety …
Is Time Flying By or is it Just Me?
I have been noticing a trend lately which is that time is flying by faster than ever. I don't have any explanation for this; it is just a personal observation, are we just too busy to appreciate the day, or is the world truly spinning faster? What does this really mean and why is this …
Dealing with a Bad Day at Work
We've all had them - a bad day, or days at work. Perhaps it's due to an overload of work, a time-crunch on a project completion, or even the dreaded conflicted interactions with one's boss or coworkers. While a bad can seem minor, to some it can be a day-ruiner, with impending feelings of dread …
Caught in Your Own Belief Trap as it Relates to Your Career
I've found myself feeling 'stuck' lately as I'm working to expand my business. It can be very frustrating to see the vision but be slow on taking the action on which is the exact direction to go. I know that I'm not alone as I work with those who are in a career transitional phase …
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Friday Fun Facts
If you want to be happier in your career and your life, here are some quick suggestions from the author of the book, Happy for No Reason (Shimoff, 2008): Take ownership for your own happiness Focus on gratitude and forgiveness Listen to your inner voice Find your passion and follow your inspiration Surround yourself with …
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