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Why You Want To Like The Way You Look

Have I lost my mind focusing on how someone looks?  It might seem so, but I promise that’s not the case.  When it comes to attracting something you want like a new job, new friend, new clients it helps to like the way you look.  In fact it can help a lot! Confidence is King!  …

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Why It’s Hard To Make Friends, plus suggestions!

Looking for a new friend?  Feeling a bit frustrated?  More people are struggling to make a friend.  Isolation and loneliness are on the rise.  The world has changed!  In my personal and work life the topic of friendships comes up often.  Having friends is important for your health and happiness!   Making friends can be …

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Stop Settling and Start Soaring!

You settle, I settle, We all settle.  It happens.  Why do you settle for less?  How do you stop doing it?  You know that settling backfires and yet you do it.  The way to stop doing it is to get comfortable saying No!  Say no to what you know isn’t right for you.  Listen to your …

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Looking For a New Friend or Relationship? Make it Easier by…

The need for new friends has expanded exponentially.  Post pandemic more people are feeling isolated and lonely.  Finding friends isn’t easy.  This blog is about in person (not virtual) friendships or friends you can hug!    Why is it harder than ever before to make friends?  Who has an easier time making friends?  What can …

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My 3 Words for 2023!

Happy New Year! Every year I choose a few words to promote personal and professional growth. This year they are FEEL, SAY and DO Feel what’s hard to feel Say what’s hard to say Do what’s hard to do I’m inviting you to choose one, two or all three and join me in making your …

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Don’t Start Searching till You Know What You Want and Why!

Do you know what you want or what would make you happier?  Sounds like a simple question but for most it isn’t.  There are many possibilities to consider.  It’s important to be specific.  It’s especially hard to know when you are down on yourself or depressed.  Nothing will feel quite right.   When looking for a new job …

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How to Handle an Unexpected Rejection when Interviewing and Dating

I bet this has happened to you.  A potential client, employer, friend, boy or girlfriend seems interested in you!  You feel great.  Excitement and adrenaline are in abundance.  It’s tempting to project a positive outcome.  Sometimes this occurs and other times it doesn’t.  When it doesn’t you are upset.  Naturally! It’s not uncommon for someone to …

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How to stop suppressing your discontent and start doing something about it

When someone says they are unhappy why don’t they do something about it?  As their friend  you offer suggestions which seem to fall on deaf ears.  Over time you get frustrated and even angry.  You feel helpless to influence them and possibly worried at the same time.   Not doing something doesn’t make sense.  What …

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My Life Became A Lot Better When… Hint: That’s not it!

Are bad feelings necessary for a better life?  I wish it wasn’t true and I’m also glad it is.   If you always felt fine you wouldn’t be motivated to have more of what makes you happy.  It’s a good thing that it’s impossible to feel good all the time.  Pain leads to Gain!  What I’m …

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When You Wish Something Wasn’t True…But It Is. What Do You Do?

You are excited about a new opportunity.  Your life is going to be so much better.  Then down the road you realize this too isn’t the right fit.  It’s hard to acknowledge that you are unhappy.  How do you handle this stressful situation?  What will make it easier?  You wish you could change the way …

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Why You Want To Tell Someone They Hurt You and How To Do It

Your feelings are hurt by someone you care about.  You wonder if you should say something or if it will somehow make things worse.  When done the right way there is no downside.  It’s important that they know in order to keep enjoying your relationship.   I’ve learned that when I don’t speak up I’m …

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The Benefits of Being Courageous and How To Do It

Being Courageous means doing something you are afraid will hurt you in some way.  Before your bravery kicks in you go back and forth between I want to and no I don’t.  Don’t fret if this goes on for a while.  Sometimes that’s necessary for finally doing it with confidence and conviction.  You have opportunities …

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