Train Your Brain to Be Creative Out of great hardship and despair, creativity burrows its way through the rubble to reach the fresh air and bring the light of hope. Did you know that you can train your brain to be creative? It’s true, and we’ll explore that concept in more detail here. As I […]
The Art of Reinventing Yourself
Reinvention for the Win! The Fine Art of Reinventing Yourself No one ever promised us a rose garden, so we must not be surprised or disappointed when things do not turn out the way we were hoping. Sometimes, life has a way of knocking us down hard. Loss, tragedies, setbacks, and emotional trauma can derail […]
The Universe is On Your Side
The Universe is On Your Side: How to Get Everything You Want in Your Life Experience We have a choice in how we view the Universe – friendly or unfriendly. Albert Einstein once said, “I think the most important question facing humanity is, ‘Is the universe a friendly place?’ This is the first and most […]
Rebuilding Your Confidence
Rebuilding Your Confidence Recently, Katy Perry of American Idol stated to a contestant who experienced a lot of social media bullying that, “It’s what you think of you, not what they think of you, that is important.” If you want to build a new confident self, you must consider the truth of this statement. Let’s […]
Motivation and Habits – This Connection Leads to Success
As an entrepreneur, freelancer, or small business owner, you already know that there are things that you’ll need to do because they need to be done. You’ll do them because you’re a professional; not because they bring any kind of enjoyment. However, this being said I will add that owning your own business can be […]
Living the Life That Makes You Happy
Living the Life That Makes You Happy I have a basic precept for my life: I deserve to be happy and will only engage with the people and projects that make me happy. If you are not yet living the life that makes you happy each day, read on to find ways of getting closer […]
That “Somebody Else” is You
If You’re Thinking Somebody Else is More Likely to Achieve Goals, That “Somebody Else” Just Might Be You I went through most of my life not believing in myself. When there was something I wanted to do I told myself that others could do it, but not me. Even when I did manage to accomplish […]
Eliminate Procrastination Now
Eliminate Procrastination Now by Setting Goals and Taking Action There are basically just three simple steps to take when you want to eliminate procrastination now. These are…Set A Goal – Write It Down – Get Started. Setting goals is the easy part. Everyone can do that. Writing down your goals is also easy, but very […]
Surviving in Life and Business During a Pandemic
Thriving During COVID-19 is Your Goal – How to Make the Most of This “Pause and Reset” of Life and Business During the first weekend of March, 2020 I hosted my twice annual marketing event in Manhattan Beach, California as I’ve done for over ten years now. By the end of the weekend the world […]
Setting Intentions That Match Your Goals
Setting Intentions That Match Your Goals I was new to the concept of setting intentions to achieve my goals when I became an entrepreneur in 2006. Once I discovered the power of living in this way I made myself a promise to always use this as a lifelong strategy for success. Are you familiar with […]
Move Your Body to Keep Blood Flowing to Your Brain
Move Your Body Throughout the Day to Keep Blood Flowing to Your Brain and Increase Mental Toughness Exercise is excellent for your short-term and long-term physical health. Get your body moving to reduce your anxiety, depression, and stress. This is a great coping skill because it builds confidence and self-worth by changing your neural pathways […]
Why 2020 Cannot Be a Rerun of Last Year
Why 2020 Cannot Be a Rerun of Last Year A long time client was lamenting that her hopes for the New Year and decade were low. She expressed her feeling that 2020 would simply be a rerun of 2019. I told her it would not be possible and why 2020 cannot be a rerun of […]
What is Minimalism? Minimalism Defined
What is Minimalism? Lots of people are talking about it, but it seems just as many are confused about the true meaning of what is minimalism in its purest sense, especially when it comes to incorporating minimalism into your life and business. It’s easy to see why. The fact is, minimalism means something different to […]
Practicing Gratitude and Forgiveness for Yourself and Others
Practicing Gratitude and Forgiveness for Yourself and Others in Your Life Practicing gratitude and forgiveness brings about positivity, even when it’s hard to stay positive. Make a gratitude list each day and see what happens in your attitude. You don’t have to come up with grand things to be grateful for. If you like the […]
The ONE Thing for Entrepreneurs
I have been rereading The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan and was inspired to share my thoughts on the concepts they are sharing with you here. From the first day I started my online business back in 2006 I knew that my goal would be […]
Introverts and Entrepreneurship
Introverts and Entrepreneurship: Is This a Good Fit? Many of us are surprised to find later in life that we are introverts. This is particularly confusing for those who are outgoing and socially skilled. Some of the greatest leaders and contributors to society have been identified as introverts, including Bill Gates, Meryl Streep, Steven Spielberg, […]
Take Full Responsibility for Your Situation to Grow Exponentially
Take Full Responsibility for Your Situation to Grow Exponentially It is impossible to be perfect (whatever that means) all the time. We all make mistakes because we simply cannot always know what the right thing to do is. Admitting that you make mistakes will increase your resilience. Sometimes even powerful leaders are unable or unwilling […]
Impossible Goal of Perfection
The Impossible Goal of Perfection Every week I have calls with people who are caught up with the impossible goal of perfection. Many have waited for years to start their online businesses because they wanted everything to be done right, with no mistakes or flaws before they shared it with the world. “Right” is code […]
How to Enhance Your Emotional Regulation Skills
Enhance Your Emotional Regulation Skills I’ve been writing about the eight skills involved in understanding resilience, inner strength, and mental toughness. Our emotions play a bigger part in this than you may have imagined, so it makes sense to enhance your emotional regulation skills to be the best “you” that you can be. ***Scroll to […]
Too Busy to Create the Lifestyle You Want?
Are You Too Busy to Create the Lifestyle You Want and Deserve? Life is messy and complicated and busy. As I ponder this concept of being too busy to create the lifestyle you want I am reminded of this quote: “Beware the barrenness of a busy life.” ~ Socrates, 400s BC I mentor about a […]
Importance of Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
The Importance of Getting a Good Night’s Sleep I never understood insomnia and the devastating effect the lack of sleep could have on our lives until I experienced it myself. No longer do I joke that “I was going to have insomnia but I slept right through it” because that is not funny at all. […]
Bad Habits Be Gone: 5 Ways to Turn a Bad Habit into a Good One
5 Ways to Turn Bad Habits into Good Ones We all have bad habits; it’s a fact of life because we’re human and imperfect. The good news is that bad habits can be changed with some discipline and work. Changing bad habits doesn’t happen overnight but simply acknowledging the bad behavior is the first step […]
These 3 Words Broke My Heart That Day
Happy Father’s Day! I’m sharing a story with you from my teaching days… It was the first day of school and my new 5th graders were excited and nervous and talkative all at once. By the end of the week it was obvious that Freddy was going to be my challenging student that school year. […]
Building Confidence for Entrepreneurs
Why Building Confidence for Entrepreneurs Makes a Difference I have gone from living a life that was not serving me to creating one that is more than I could ever imagined, simply by boosting my confidence and taking action on a daily basis to shift my thinking and mindset. I speak and write on this […]
Simple Action Habits
Simple Action Habits: Embrace Them to Create a Life You Love Marissa had dreamed of becoming a speaker since she was in high school. But she always told herself that she couldn’t pursue her dream because she was too shy. When she shared this with a friend, her bestie challenged her to look at the […]
Teaching Kids About Money
Teaching Kids About Money and Financial Values I became interested in the topic of how to raise kids who are smart about money while I was a classroom teacher. I even created a mathematics unit I used with my fifth and sixth grade students I called “teaching kids about money” and it was well received […]
Learning How to Say “No”!
Learning How to Say No for Personal Empowerment and Greater Vision Have you ever heard yourself saying yes to someone and agreeing to do something, when inside you honestly wanted to say “no”? It happens to everyone and learning to say no can be a crucial step to independence, confidence, and success. It will also […]
Word and Theme for 2019
My Word and Theme for 2019 For years I have chosen a word and theme for the coming year, and I am continuing this tradition for 2019. I won’t leave you in suspense; my one word for 2019 is ENERGY and my theme is ENERGETIC, STRATEGIC ENTHUSIASM. First, what do we mean by a “word […]