“The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one.” ~Elbert Hubbard I’m breathing fast; my heart rate is off the scale. I close my eyes and try to fill my lungs with air. My pulse starts slowing down. Still forty seconds of rest left, my timekeeper shows. […]
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It’s a journey of introspection, self-awareness and curiosity. In the pursuit of business success, it can be easy to get caught up in the numbers game and overlook something really important—such as your purpose. Far from being a trendy buzzword or a lofty concept, purpose is your secret weapon for achieving long-lasting success. As a
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Q: Dear Debbie: In the workplace, how do I know if I’m improving myself for the better or just watering down my most unique qualities? A: You are one of a kind. Your unique mix of traits and strengths and even weaknesses isn’t replicated in any other human alive. That is amazing. Many of us
TRIGGER WARNING: This post deals with an account of domestic violence and may be triggering to some. “You can’t heal the people you love. You can’t make choices for them. You can’t rescue them.” ~Unknown Every story starts at the beginning. But how far back should I go? Birth? I was born at Our Lady
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In a previous article, I shared my private thoughts and wrote about the reason for my stay at the lovely Golden Door Spa in Southern California. But I didn’t share my experience connecting with a sacred labyrinth and the clarity it brought me. After musing about my unease and stress, I am amazed how many
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When you’re an employee, you crave autonomy. You want the freedom and empowerment to make—and own—decisions. Then one day, you’re promoted to manager. And you realize just how hard it can be to grant autonomy to direct reports, even though you were once in their shoes. This is a normal reaction and not a reason
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“It’s not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and to make your happiness a priority. It’s necessary.” ~Mandy Hale I have to start off with how I define the different levels of self-care. There is what I call surface-level self-care. This would be things like getting your nails done and taking a bubble
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Don’t you love the idea of women traveling together? I know I do! Today’s Sunday Story is special, and I have an exciting announcement for an opportunity for us to spend time together (in real life!) in the most magical way. I can’t wait to share, darlings. *Affiliate Disclosure THE WORLD HAS BEEN MY CLASSROOM
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