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Are You Jealous of Other People’s Success?

How do you feel when you see or hear about the success of others? If you’re anything like me, you probably have some mixed emotions, especially if you’re going through struggles and challenges in your life. I often find myself excited and inspired by the success of others, especially the people closest to me. However, […]

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The Importance of Self-Trust

How well do you trust yourself? For most of us, myself included, self-trust can be tricky. Many of us second guess ourselves. We don’t listen to our gut, trust our instincts, or we hang onto negative memories or regrets from the past. These things and others can make it difficult for us to trust ourselves […]

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Being Bold : What Does it Mean to You?

What does being bold mean to you?  Bold people are daring and courageous—they’re not afraid to break the rules. They have their own identity and are willing to express it.  Are you that type of person? Do you consider yourself bold? Some of us do, but most people I know and work with, myself included, […]

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Your Feelings Matter

Do you struggle with honoring and embracing your emotions?  I know I do, as do many of us. I also find it challenging to acknowledge that my feelings matter just as much as anyone else’s. While I don’t tend to hold back from sharing my feelings, opinions, and desires, I have learned from other people […]

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Are You Bringing Your Whole Self to Work?

To truly succeed professionally and navigate the myriad of challenges we face these days, we must be willing to bring our whole selves to the work that we do. This means showing up authentically, leading with humility, and remembering that we’re vulnerable, imperfect human beings doing the best we can. It’s also about having the courage […]

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Honor Your Emotions

Do you know how to honor your emotions? I sometimes find it challenging to honor (and actually feel) my own emotions – especially if what I feel seems at odds with other people or my emotions don’t seem “appropriate” for the situation.  I’m not someone who tends to hold back from sharing my honest opinions, […]

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Speaking Your Truth to Live a Life of Authenticity

Do you find it easier to talk about speaking your truth than actually doing it? Speaking up and speaking your truth is an essential aspect of living a life of passion, fulfillment, and authenticity. However, we struggle to find ways to speak our truth for many of us, myself included. Not too long ago, I […]

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How to Embrace Disappointment and Learn From it

I am not a huge fan of disappointment. When I disappoint someone or disappoint myself, it can often lead me to feeling sadness, anger, and even shame. How do you feel about disappointment? Recently, I’ve been quite disappointed by some important people in my life and, in turn, they’ve been disappointed (and annoyed) with me. […]

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Do You Have Healthy Boundaries?

Do you have healthy boundaries? Boundaries weren’t something I spent much time thinking about for many years. I used to relate to the concept of boundaries negatively, but actually, boundaries are not only positive; they are essential for healthy relationships, families, teams, and communities. Of course, I’ve known that boundaries are important, especially in the […]

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Prioritizing Our Mental Health

I love the Olympics and have been watching the Games with gratitude, curiosity, and concern. It feels weird that they are taking place a year late, with no fans, and with Covid on the rise in Tokyo, here in the US, and around the world. Simone Biles withdrawing from the competition breaks my heart and […]

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