One of my deepest passions is helping others to create thriving lives and businesses that they love with a sense of intention. And for all of us, a central, core influence to creating that thriving life is the quality and richness, depth and connection of relationships. A Thriving Life Has Thriving Relationships Relationships are at the heart of everything we do, and with … [Read more...] about 3 Keys to Thriving Relationships
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The Power of Other People’s Opinions
Do you tend to give more weight to the opinions of people who doubt your ability to succeed? Or do you listen to your greatest supporters who are cheering you on? There’s an old Asian proverb that says, “The nail that sticks out shall be hammered down.” In Australia, there is a phenomenon known as “tall poppy syndrome,” which happens when people are resented and “cut down” … [Read more...] about The Power of Other People’s Opinions
7 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Practicing Gratitude
The greatest tool needed to create the life you want is already inside of you—it is the power of your thoughts. You've likely heard the saying, “As you think, so shall you become.” It is both true and empowering. You have the power to decide how it works for you, or if it will work against you. Our thoughts are perhaps one of the only things we actually have control of in this … [Read more...] about 7 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Practicing Gratitude
5 Ways to Live More Fully in the Present
How often are we missing our life—our real and rich life—happening in the now because we are thinking of what’s next, where we want to go, what we hope for in the future? I find that all of us humans are experiencing this on a regular basis—the temptation to live in the past or the future versus the practice of being here in the present. Yet, if we’re not aware, … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Live More Fully in the Present
The Secret to a Balanced Life Is Not Balance
It’s one of the most misunderstood concepts of life: balance. I mean, I get what people are striving for—some equal amount of time being spent in the various areas of their life: some in career, some in marriage, some in parenting, etc. Ironically, I have learned that the key to balance is not seeking balance. Instead, balance is a result of achieving something … [Read more...] about The Secret to a Balanced Life Is Not Balance
