Having spent the first part of my career in the corporate world, I’ve watched hundreds of people navigate unexpected layoffs. It was heartbreaking to watch and devastating for those experiencing it firsthand. Then not that long ago, a friend mentioned that his wife would be losing her job the following spring. Rather than being devastated […]
3 Unconventional Ways to Create Financial Freedom
Saving, investing, cutting expenses, and asking for a raise are wonderful ways to create financial freedom. But have you considered that there may be other ways to fast track your journey? Here are three unconventional ways to accelerate financial freedom that you probably haven’t thought of. How would it feel to have no debt and […]
How to Stop Procrastinating and Create a Life You Love
Have you ever had to tell your boss that you couldn’t finish an important project on time? Or perhaps felt bad after not following through on a promise you made to your spouse. Life happens and we get distracted. But for many of us, these are simply the results of procrastinating. If I had to guess, […]
Achieve Your Goals with 10 Secrets from the World’s Top Chefs
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in July 2016 and has been revamped for accuracy and comprehensiveness. I’m a big advocate of managing time in a way that allows us to consume positive and beneficial content that moves us closer to our goals. I encourage limiting time on social media and using downtime to read before […]
A Simple Tip to Avoid Complacency
Have you ever woken up and felt ho-hum, unenthused to start your day? Maybe you’re counting down the days until the weekend or even retirement? Do you sometimes feel bored with what you’re doing and that maybe there’s more to life? Perhaps you feel stuck and stagnant? You might be stuck in complacency. Complacency is a […]
Fire Up Your Freedom by Uncovering What Motivates You
Have you ever stopped to think about what motivates you? Are you motivated by punishment or reward? Does your motivation come internally or externally? Maybe it’s a combination or depends on the situation. I don’t think that one way is better than the others. Like anything, they all have their advantages and disadvantages. Our freedom […]
The Truth about Finding Your Calling
What do you want to be when you grow up? Ask this question to a six-year-old and you’ll get a definitive and confident response. “I want to be a firefighter and an artist.” Or, “I want to be a veterinarian and an actress.” The dreams of young children are beautiful because they are untarnished by […]
How to be CONTAGIOUS and make your ideas catch on
Every one of us has a message to share. Messages aren’t exclusive to marketers, writers, speakers, bloggers, and the like. Messages are shared by parents, teachers, friends, salesmen, engineers, and well, everyone. Your message is important and you want to be heard, but how do you break through in this noisy world? Sometimes I […]
10 Tips to Deal with Job Loss and Other Unwelcome Change in Record Time
It happens to all of us. Everything’s going according to plan and BAM, we get the shocking news. Whether it’s a layoff, a breakup, or illness, these unwelcome changes can be devastating. Change is one of my favorite topics in the life skills classes that my husband, Jer and I teach. Someone once said […]
Build a Solid Foundation for Change by Creating a Career You Love
Stop Waiting for Retirement – Start Chasing Your Dreams Part IV Make a Fortune Friday TGIF! Are you looking forward to work on Monday? If the answer is no, you are not alone. For years, Gallup has been tracking employee engagement, which has held steady around 30 percent. I was among the 70 […]