If you want a fulfilling life, it’s important to remember the little things often make the most significant difference. Incorporating simple yet powerful actions into your daily routine can create a life filled with passion, growth, and self-awareness. Make these 13 things part of your life and experience how they can enhance your journey to…
When we were kids, adults constantly asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” The answer often depended on when they asked. Once, it might be a doctor. Then, a mom/dad. Or astronaut, President of the United States, teacher … Fast forward to becoming a high school graduate, and it’s time to…
Are you ready to embark on an exciting new phase of your life? It’s time to say goodbye to the 9 to 5 grind or the responsibilities of running a business and say hello to a world of endless possibilities. As a boomer woman, you’ve gathered heaps of wisdom and experience, making this the perfect…
This post is for all businesswomen embarking on a new chapter of life. Whether leaving a fulfilling career, a 9 to 5 job, or closing a business you’ve run for 30 years, if you’re ready, you start a journey of self-discovery and what’s next exploration. As you leave the workforce, you find yourself at a…
You wear blinders. We all do. You live with a set of beliefs that may, or may not, be true. You never thought to challenge them — to examine where the belief came from or if it’s actually true. But when you can see beyond the blinders, you see more opportunities … Picture this: After…
I was humming in the office one morning when a colleague came up to me and asked why I was so happy. Puzzled for a minute, I asked him what made him think I was happy. He chuckled a little and said, “You’re singing. You must be happy if you’re singing!” That made me stop…
We’ve all heard, “Just keep doing what you’re doing. Practice makes perfect, you know!” Sounds good on the surface, but is it true? Well, yes and no. If you practice something over and over, you will, indeed, become perfect at executing it. But … Imagine a young pianist who wants to improve her playing skills. So,…
In the ‘80s, I was a CPA and exceedingly unhappy working in one of the “Big 8” accounting firms in Las Vegas. I needed a change. A woman I knew asked me to go to lunch with her. Over lunch, we talked business, of course. Eventually, she got to her reason for our lunch: Would…
Eliminate Distractions: 4 of 4 We’ve talked about Step 1 in the process of eliminating distractions: What is distracting you, and what type of distraction is it. You have the What’s Bugging You? worksheet to help you with this step. We’ve been talking about Step 2 and creating strategies to eliminate distractions. So far, we’ve covered things, events, and other people’s behaviors. You have…
Eliminate Distractions: 3 of 4 Creating strong boundaries is the strategy of choice for distractions involving other people. Whether we’re talking about others or ourselves, people can be the most challenging types of distractions to eliminate. People are complicated, and it shows in our relationships. (Read the first and second parts about distractions if you haven’t yet – then this…