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Embracing The Power of Thinking Big
Have you heard the catchphrase “Embracing the Power of Thinking Big”? Such phrases are popular and people throw around inspiring words in motivational readings, and in social media posts like they are a dime a dozen. Mindset and manifestation are the latest trend. But perhaps people have finally caught up to the importance of mindset to get what you want. Bob Proctor was one of the earliest and best know “prosperity teachers” and he lived exactly has he taught. What can taking control of your mindset and envisioning your future do for you? Does a strong mental game have the power to change your entire life? I would say yes,…
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Remedies for Fear
Remedies for Fear We are all living in very uncertain times right now. Scary times. We need remedies for fear. Many of us have had our lives completely disrupted with loss of income, illness and even death. My heart breaks for every loss. If you are spending your days glued to the news and social media you are even more stressed out. And stress isn’t healthy. Fear may be overtaking your life. I want to focus on encouraging you and empowering you with some quick remedies for fear. Give these ideas some consideration for how to overcome fear. How Do I Get Rid Of Fear
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Staying Positive in Tough Times
Staying Positive in Tough Times Most of us can agree that positive thinking is important. It tends to make us feel better, be more productive, and reduces stress. The problem is, our lives aren’t always rosy. Crises happen – be it on a personal level or something more widespread like the Coronavirus. Everyone is scared and the chaos going on in our world leaves us feeling fragile and ill equipped to deal with it. That reality is a part of everyone’s life now, and it makes keeping your spirits up tough. But this is a time to demonstrate good habits and lead from the heart. If you are struggling to…
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Find A Fresh Perspective 2020
It’s a new year and a new decade. Opportunities abound to find a fresh perspective 2020 that will move your business forward. You are probably bursting with ideas to get going and start fresh. You may not want to look backwards at mistakes and failures. Indeed, as entrepreneurs we often want to avoid the “rear view window syndrome”. Review Last Year But to find a fresh perspective 2020 we need to take time to reflect not only on our wins for last year but also our failures. So get out a pen and paper or power up a word doc and dive in. You definitely want to set aside a…
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Multitasking is Distraction
I remember when I was a young mom with babies and toddlers and I embraced multitasking. I could change a diaper, hold a conversation, wipe a runny nose…you name it I could do it…and it worked. But multitasking in business is distraction..a total myth.We tend to think we are being more productive when we multitask but the truth is we aren’t giving the proper attention and focus at hand to be super productive. Have you tried to listen to a webinar and write a blog post at the same time? Your concentration will be all over the place! And I get it. My mind wants to flutter around as soon…
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Unhealthy Mental Habits That Can Distract You From Your Business
Unhealthy Mental Habits That Can Distract You From Your Business Running a business is hard enough as it is, but many people make it even harder on themselves. Unhealthy mental habits can distract you from your business and can slow you down or derail you. To start with, here are 3 unhealthy mental habits that could distract you and hurt your business. Keep these in mind and look for the warning signs. 1. Getting Angry There’s simply no way that getting angry helps you in business. When you get angry, your emotion overwhelms and blinds you. Have you ever sent a quick email or Facebook post in response to something…
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Quit Killing Your Dreams
Quit Killing Your Dreams If you are the kind of person who has goals, ambitions, and big ideas for your life, then quit killing your dreams. You know that taking risks is an essential component of success. Leo Buscaglia said, “The person who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing, is nothing, and becomes nothing. He may avoid suffering and sorrow, but he simply cannot learn and feel and change and grow and love and live.” Pretty strong words! Risk is a natural part of life and the bigger the risk the bigger the reward. I am not talking about something foolish but taking a calculated risk with some research behind…
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A Purpose Driven Business
A Purpose Driven Business Today is Mother’s Day and I am so thankful for my mom and the other wonderful women in my life. Sitting with my husband and son and his girlfriend and texting with my daughter who doesn’t live near me got me thinking about my business…a purpose driven business. Why I do what I do. It isn’t just for the money, although that is nice. And yes, I like a lifestyle business, one I design. But I have to remember the “life” part of lifestyle. My husband and kids and extended family and those I want to help are my big Why. They are my life. They…
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Reassess Your Life and Business
Reassess Your Life and Business The first quarter of the year is over, spring is here, and it is a perfect time to reassess your life and business. This is something I try to do at the start of every quarter as I evaluate if I am on track with my personal and business goals. I don’t know about you but it is easy for me to let clutter in my work area pile up and my backlog of “things to do” get overwhelming. Even things I shouldn’t be doing. Sometimes I just need to take a step back, draw a deep breath, and push the reset button. I came…
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Memorial Day Reflections
Memorial Day Reflections Today, I want to get personal. Last weekend was Memorial Day in America, a day where we honor those who have died in battle while serving in the military to protect our freedoms. They made the ultimate sacrifice with their lives so that we can be safe and continue in the pursuit of happiness in life and business. Here are some of my Memorial Day reflections as I contemplate this special day and how it impacts my life. Anytime I hear our national anthem I cry and my heart is filled with gratitude and love for my country. I am proud to be an American. I come…