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Self-Management and standing in your personal power help you avoid the pitfalls of your mind

Don’t Panic!

There are lots of reasons why fear and panic can wreak havoc on our productivity, not to mention our health. Tune in to this nugget for some compelling reasons to avoid this pitfall of the mind.

Do You Know Who You’re Talking to?

People hire those they know, like, and trust. This doesn’t mean you have to know someone before you walk into an interview. But there are things you can (and should) do beforehand to put yourself on the call-back list.

Know Your Own Way – One Size Time Management Does Not Fit All

Trying to squeeze yourself into a prescribed productivity system is a recipe for misery. Glean some helpful ways of avoiding a lot of frustration on the path to constructing a productivity system that brings you joy and satisfaction.

The Beauty of Getting Paid to do YOU!

Doing the work you are meant to do is different in some important ways than just working for money. Explore some of the amazing and unexpected benefits of doing the work you love, and get motivated to create more of what you love in your life and work!

To Choose or Not to Choose

Do you take on too much in an effort to prove how valuable and capable you are? If so, you may be inadvertently doing the opposite. Let me suggest a different way of approaching your daily tasks and list items that may be more realistic and effective.

The New Year Edge

It’s a new year! If you feel you’re off to a slower start than you had hoped for, take some encouragement here and learn why that may be the case.

Be the Life of the Party!

Can life fulfillment make you more attractive? It most definitely can! Use this compelling personal account to encourage yourself to follow your dreams.

Are You Living on Purpose?

Do you feel you have a higher purpose? Where does that purpose reside? What does it feel like? How do you know what it is? This insightful tidbit can help hone your senses in order to find some answers to these questions.

That’s an Idea

We live in a culture where we sometimes feel inadequate simply because we don’t have all the answers. Here’s a valuable reminder that it’s okay, and how to respond (to yourself and others) when asked a question you may not have the answer for.

Are You Apped Up?

Designer productivity apps have lots of attractive and compelling features. Are they working for you?

The Trust Muscle

One indicator of how much you trust yourself is your decision-making process. If you seem to spend too much energy and time agonizing over whether you’re “doing the right thing”, this pressure-relieving alternative can help you learn to trust yourself, and make decisions in a more practical way.

What Can I Do For You?

One of the most daunting aspects of interviewing is the feeling that the spotlight is on you. There is a way of shifting this perspective so that you are more relaxed and more effective at leaving a good impression.

Pay Attention To Your Money

ATTENTION… is how money likes to get paid! If you want money to pay you, then you need to pay your money… some attention. Here’s a great way to do that.

Lessen Your Yesses

Do you say yes with zeal and fervor, and then later regret and beat yourself up because you can’t follow through on everything you agreed to do? If so, it may be a good time to bring some consciousness to your yessing process. Listen to this chunk of advice on why lessening your yesses will have you looking and feeling fabulous!

Do These Two

Are you in a perpetual state of uncertainty about the source of your next bit of income? If so, let me introduce you to a game-changing tool set for financial freedom. You’ll attract a steady flow of income for your business when you make friends with these two!