Lessons I’ve Learned at 45
Today is my birthday. Happy birthday to me. I am 45-years-old. Damn. This birthday feels like a mixed bag. I don’t wish to be in my twenties when I was going out to clubs and the world was at my…
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Why is it so hard to tell the truth?
It sounds simple. Simple enough that it is one of the first “rules” we learn as children. Always tell the truth. And yet, so few of us actually do tell the truth – at least when it comes to how…
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Another Kind of Independence Day
Last week we celebrated the Fourth of July here in the United States, also known as “Independence Day.” It’s a holiday that most of us spend outside, enjoying the warm weather, eating barbecue, and watching fireworks. Our country’s heritage of…
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Want a better life? Get better thoughts.
Every single day, all day long, we are thinking. And let’s be honest: the thoughts that most of us have running through our heads as we drive, do our work, make our meals, and go about our day usually aren’t…
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Ending the Blame Game
Blame is a little like fast food – we know it’s not good for us, we know it won’t lead to anything healthy, but oh boy can it be irresistible. I don’t know about you, but whenever something happens that…
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Let’s Get Spiritual
O M G! I don’t know about you, but it can be a real struggle for me to not fill up all of my time being productive. I am the kind of gal that has lists for her lists. I…
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How to Handle Difficult Emotions
There’s nothing worse than feeling a difficult emotion. Sadness, anxiety, anger? The worst. It’s uncomfortable. It’s exhausting. And it can be scary. If you’re anything like me, the first impulse you have is to bury that emotion into the ground…
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How to Find the Best Small Business Loan
Small business loans can be very valuable to any small business that needs funding. While small business loans are similar to most loans, there are different types of loans, interest rates, and terms. It’s important to understand the difference between…
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Why Life Is So Hard and What You Can Do About It
Let’s face it: life is hard. Much harder than anyone tells you it’s going to be. I remember when I was a teenager rolling my eyes at my mom and thinking about how stupid her rules were. I couldn’t wait…
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You’re Not Too Busy for Your Own Mental Health
You’re in a bit of a bind, here. On the one hand, your devotion to your business or career means you have less time than ever to think about cooling off, calming down, and finding some relief from negative emotions.…
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