Recently, I came across this image: How many times have you let one negative comment sway you from something you really wanted? How many times have you been the one who may have made the negative comment, perhaps unintentionally squashing someone else’s dream? Recently, I also had an experience that reminded me how...
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It’s no secret that I’m a lover of lists. Anyone else? Should we start a support group? It’s how I stay organized and productive throughout the day. But lately, my daily task list has been frustrating me. There were two large, goal-type, dream-like items that I move from day to day, never able to...
read moreAmy Poehler is simply awesome. She recently gave this speech to the 2011 Harvard graduating class and though much of what she says is more hilarious than inspiring, Amy manages to share a few bursts of sincere wisdom that all of us can probably benefit from...
read moreSometimes I feel a bit like that dog. I’ve got a great idea and I feel really enthusiastic about it, but no matter how hard I try, I can’t make it happen. It’s like the famous quote from Albert Einstein – Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Over and...
read moreThis short but powerful TED talk doesn’t do a whole lot for my fear of flying, but it definitely helps put things in perspective. It’s a great supplement to one’s journey towards authentic gratitude.
read morePositivity isn’t something that comes naturally to me. I probably shouldn’t admit something like that out loud, but it’s the truth and I feel like we could all use a little more of that these days. I am a hopeful person but as I’ve become more aware of myself and my behaviors, I’ve noticed...
read moreFear and insecurity keep me from doing way too much. But I’m currently in the process of doing more and freaking out less (this is going to be a long process, btw!). This short talk from Seth Godin via 99% is a great reminder that we need to just give into the uncertainty, tell resistance to back off and just...
read moreEarlier in the week, we mentioned that it’s National Volunteer Week. And in keeping with that theme, I thought I’d share a story from my past volunteering experiences that has always stuck with me. At some point during my teen years, I caught the volunteer bug. I don’t know how it happened or why it...
read moreIt’s National Volunteer Week and organizations all over the US and Canada are taking some time to give big thanks to the volunteers that give their time and hearts to help make the world a better place. Do you have an inspiring story about an experience you’ve had volunteering? We’d love to hear...
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