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I love reading inspirational stories; you know, the ones of over-coming adversity and coming out on top, like David and Goliath. These stories, if looked at into the deeper meanings, give insight into the 'eyes' of people who are facing a challenge and how they overcame them. The story that provided this 'aha' moment does …
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In working with clients, I am keenly aware of the themes or 'issues' they are seeking help and guidance for. Most times, these issues are preventing them from doing and having more, such as negative thinking or lack of self-esteem. Their growing frustration and perceived inability to deal with their situation leads to a host …
I had several clients today who had the same issue going on - they were feeling unfocused, which led to feeling frustrated that they could not accomplish the things they needed to do. I can certainly identify as there are times when I have so many things going on that my head is spinning. I …
If you have been living under a rock, then you would not be aware of the amazing accomplishment of 64-year old Diana Nyad over the weekend; she (finally) swam from Cuba to the U.S. This is such an awe-inspiring accomplishment considering the distance she swam (150 miles) and the challenges she faced, i.e. the weather, …
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As we end out the last hours of the end of the week and the end of the month, I hope that you have redefined your goals that will have you playing a bigger game, keeping in mind that is the first day of your new life; the life that you want and that will …
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Today is day 30 of my blog challenge! While it hasn't always been easy to find the time (and sometimes topics) I made the commitment and did it. Knowing that it takes at least 30 days for a habit to form, I should assume that mine is set; but, alas, it is not (quite). Habits …
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It is finally happening - federal employees, Boomers to be exact, are finally feeling ready to leave their government jobs. It is predicted that approximately 80,000 are set to retire by the end of the fiscal year, according to the Office of Personnel Management. This number is expected to increase as we move on and …
As we are winding the last few days of August, we are now facing the last 4 months of the year. While this can be exciting to create new opportunities, this can also elicit feelings of fear out of making those dreams a reality. Some of this may involve some major life changes which comes …
I read with interest a recent article that our local Workforce agency is having difficulty in finding people to enroll in a federally funded program that is focused on high-tech training for the manufacturing industry. The training, which is a 6-month program, will pay the cost of course training, books, and a paid internship. I …
Do you ever take on too much (or it feels like you do)? I know I have and, while I know I am making a difference, using skills and pursuing my passions, it still doesn't take the feelings of overwhelm and resulting anxiety in trying to get "it" all done - and done well. I …
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