The Road To Optimism
“The optimist lives on the peninsula of infinite possibilities; the pessimist is stranded on the island of perpetual indecision.” William Arthur Ward Optimism is a strong motivator, giving people the desire and will to take control of their lives. Hopelessness is often linked to depression, which has the opposite effect. Despair and a feeling of loss of control are prevalent. Although it may seem too simplistic, counting you blessings, whether large or small, can elevate you from the doldrums into a place of hope and optimism. You recognize what you do have even when there are dreams...
Read MoreStay Youthful with Your Emotions
Your emotions keep you healthy and happy. They can ward off illness and make your day outstanding.
Read MoreFrom Caterpillar to Butterfly—You
Are you a caterpillar ready to become a butterfly? If so, think about your own process and the growing pains that occur as you prepare to shift. There’s a wonderful story about the caterpillar’s transformational journey into a butterfly by Norie Huddle called Butterfly. As the caterpillar outgrows its own skin many times, it attaches itself to a branch upside down and forms a chrysalis—a shell-like structure enclosing it throughout it’s transformation. And that’s when something akin to a miracle takes place. Cells, called imaginal cells form that are so...
Read MoreAn End to Violence
The senseless Newtown, Connecticut shooting has left a pall over holiday celebrations all across the United States. In its aftermath, we need to join together in one voice of heartfelt prayer, regardless of our different faiths, and share in the collective sorrow with the families who’ve suffered unimaginable loss. When tragedy strikes, we clamor for justice and for someone to bear the burden of guilt. In this case, we know who the assassin is. Yet, the responsibility for gun violence in the US goes beyond the scope of just one individual. Do you know that guns account for over 30,000...
Read MoreWerner Berger: Living The Dream
Dream big and learn how to power your own dreams with Werner Berger; oldest North American to have climbed Mount Everest on Power Your Life radio
Read MoreEase into Transition
Now is a time of great transition for so many of us, and it’s not always the easiest to sail through. Time and self reflection are necessary. Loss and letting go are very real, and often accompanied by sadness, fear, yes, even grief. We leave behind memories, relationships, and aspects of ourselves as we get ready to embrace the new. Face the unknown with a plan of intent, a vision and a purpose, despite the initial fog that surrounds. As we find the courage and the strength within us and make our way through the maze and the wilderness, something happens. We redefine ourselves. We...
Read MoreJOY JOINS Smart Women Radio
Join me on the Smart Women Radio as I talk about how you can activate your own joy and become a joy magnet.
Read MoreI AM JOY
Joy is as much a part of us as breathing is, yet we often discount it. Be your own Joy creator and Joy magnet!
Read MoreJoy Power!
What is joy? Joy is defined as the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of receiving what one desires. Yet, what if joy wasn’t reliant or measured by outside factors? Instead, joy was achievable from inside of us and could be activated at will? The good news is that it attainable from inside of you and under your control. I’ve discovered that we can regulate the amount of joy in our lives with a switch. My new e-book JOY, which will be released in August, highlights how you can easily activate the joy within you anywhere, anytime. When you do,...
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