Humans are designed to become whatever has captured their time, energy and attention. In other words, we go where we’re focused. The evidence of our focus often speaks for itself. Certainly, it explains why we often feel we’ve been boxed into a corner with no way to move forward. It can
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Forgiveness is a common habit of the strong. Do you need strength in your marriage, at your workplace or in your own personal development? Choosing forgiveness proves to be a critical part of your present and future happiness. It’s a brave choice and one that heals the emotional wounds that weaken
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I’ve been thinking. Falling prey to unforgiveness is like death by a thousand papercuts. It can start with just one moment or interaction where offense and hurt have occurred. And without the choice to forgive and move forward, a slow and painful process begins. So what’s the alternative? The good news
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There’s no doubt about it, true freedom always comes at a price. Just skim the pages of world history. It’s amazing to see what some men and women were willing to pay to win their freedom…and to keep it. Furthermore, it seems freedom comes in many forms. And some freedoms
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Do you consider your “sense of urgency” to be quite high? Or do you find that phrase a bit annoying at times? What does decoding inner design reveal about your need for speed? WARNING: Understanding this part of your inner design may result in some side-effects — such as healthier relationships, more
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Efficiency experts have estimated that the average person makes around 35,000 decisions a day! I’ll bet you can name someone in your life (maybe you?) whose actual number makes 35K look like child’s play. These choices range from what to eat to whether to sign your kids up for that soccer
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At the height of our Information Age, there seems to be no end to how many different ways info is coming at you. Between all the forms of media now feeding you data and the vastly different perceptions of what that info means, how do you possibly sort through it
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Have you ever wished you could “decode” your own thoughts and feelings? Trying to change behaviors you don’t like or trying to form new habits can feel like you’re dealing with secret code that not even a team of experts can crack! And just to complicate things, co-workers, kids, spouses, and friends
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It’s a new season with new expectations. As a working parent and small business owner, my family is starting both a new school year and a new fiscal year. So I’ve recently read and agreed to several “codes of conduct” or policy guidelines. They’re everywhere! Whether it’s a new sport,
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We’ve been talking about the importance of learning new things. But with our fast-forward lives, continued learning can easily take a back seat. So with limited time and almost limitless options, let’s simplify and prioritize. There’s something to know about yourself that’s so important, it affects nearly every decision you
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Sweet mercy! It’s time to go back to school already. Whether you have kids returning to the halls of academia or you’re living life alongside friends and family that are working to get them ready, it can be a stressful time! It can also be an exciting time. Regardless of
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If you’ve traveled much this summer, you’ve no doubt been asked or you’ve overheard the famous, “Are we there yet?” question. I love taking note of the answers I’ve heard to that one. They can be so entertaining. It’s an easy question to ask, but answering it can get complicated.
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