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Dear friend, how do you keep from repeating the old behaviors and patterns that no longer serve you in your relationships and your life? (An excerpt from my NEW eBook – 7 Steps To Becoming An Empowered Single Woman which will be publish soon. SO LOOK OUT FOR IT.)
You have to make creating the ... Views: 1539
I was reminded of my own learning and how this mirrors the experience of many other women in business, during my recent experience of running a dancing competition and the different approaches taken by different dancers on the day.
Some dancers focus purely on the job in hand – on winning. ... Views: 1215
"What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you." -Ralph Waldo Emerson
It's funny how we've spent our whole life with ourselves, but sometimes the person in the mirror can be the hardest one to get to know. And it goes without saying that ... Views: 1271
We’re continuing our discussion of successful ways to achieve what’s truly important to you. Rather than just focusing on set tasks and trying to push your way through, I’ve been sharing the importance of being a different you prior to starting the tasks. This week, I want to talk about ... Views: 1234
Most of the women I work with would easily admit they feel blessed. Their daily needs are met and they have loving people in their life. So why is the question of how to change your life a common one among them? It’s because the women I work with are striving to go beyond just “getting ... Views: 1153
Dear friend, your future is a manifestation of your present deeds. You can know your future by your present actions. You can transform your future by changing your present life. However, change is one of the most difficult things to experience.
Many people cannot tolerate drastic changes in ... Views: 1607
Many Americans spend almost a quarter of their week sitting in office chairs. Americans do not require the most elegant office desk chairs, most simply want a chair that is comfortable and gives them freedom of movement to do their jobs.
For many, their chair does not satisfy any need. Many ... Views: 300
"Surround yourself with people who are really good and really passionate about what they do regardless of what it is... positivity and passion make a powerful combination."
Rachael Bermingham
Surrounding yourself with positive people who sincerely wish the best for you can do wonders to ... Views: 1167
Happy Valentine's Day!
Dear friend, all of your relationships stem from your relationship with yourself. So here are a few secrets to developing healthy relationships.
•Appreciate and learn to love yourself.
•Don’t ask others to love you first.
•Respect yourself and make positive ... Views: 1440
Dear Friend, the first step toward creating a close relationship is to recognize and honor the part of us that doesn’t want it, and find out why it feels that way.
One side is looking for merging and closeness, while the other side is looking for individuality, independence, freedom of ... Views: 1336
You wonder what to say to your people…
You wonder if you are wise or creative enough to keep comig up with things that they want to hear…
And I say that you are!
You are EXACTLY the leader for your people!
You have the EXACT words to say to them to inspire, to heal, to teach, to coach, to ... Views: 950
Dear friend, to have a joy filled relationship is to have that sense of self.
We all have expectations of relationships and how they are going to be. But if we come from within ourselves, with that authentic experience of knowing who we are and have the ability to share that with others, ... Views: 1229
Are you longing for more meaningful relationships? A good place to start is with the people you love. These are the people who matter to you and you matter to them. I had an interesting revelation last night I wanted to share with you.
I’ve known my husband for over 20 years. Sometimes we ... Views: 1352
This is an excerpt from The launch book and bootcamp which is currently being written and held within the Facebook group (Facebook.com/groups/stepuplead)
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“Remember success is literally a habit…
A habit of doing things that lead to success on ... Views: 852
Let’s face it. No matter how much progress we make, we’re still going to have “bad days.”
You know the ones.
When the old critical voices are milling about drinking martinis in your head. You try to send them all away with your favorite powerful affirmation, but only a few of them even ... Views: 1277
Dealing with difficult people can be extremely draining on your mental energy!
And let’s face it, none of us busy working mums can afford to lose any of our energy, be it mental or physical!
So here are some tips on how to deal with a difficult person whether they are your mother in law, ... Views: 1075
Recently, a client of mine called very upset about some bad news. A lucrative new government work project she believed was set to begin had just fallen through. It wasn’t her fault, the directors in Washington D.C. decided to put the project on hold. Convinced she would not have the cash flow ... Views: 1378
I like to choose 1 word to be my focus and anchor each year. This year I wanted to learn how to find peace in my everyday life. The word I chose is "dauntless". I used to struggle a lot with of fear of rejection, perfectionism and self-doubt. I knew in 2013, it needed to end. You see, I turn ... Views: 1256
Dear Friend, today I will pose this question to you, why is loving ourselves so important? Let me say up front, this has absolutely nothing to do with being arrogant.
Understanding that we can’t love another without first loving ourselves is the foundation of any healthy relationship. ... Views: 1570
With one and three kids being raised by a single mom, you would think there would be a ton of help out there for single moms. When I became a single mom, I was so frustrated at the lack of information I found to help us, so I created it.
Every single mom wants to be supported, encouraged, ... Views: 1047
I had a question yesterday from one of my private clients and it went –
“How do you manage all that you have going on? What’s the secret?”
I stopped for a moment to consider it and the truth is, I don’t think I get all that much done. There is always a great number of things that I want ... Views: 955
The other day, I was at another birthday party for a one-year old. (I didn't realize so many people I know had babies around the time I did.) I start talking with a couple about babies, as the wife is holding my son. I ask if they are ready for one. As the lady says yes, her husband shakes his ... Views: 1094
“Don’t be distracted by criticism. Remember - the only taste of success some people get is to take a bite out of you.” - Zig Ziglar
Here’s one thing I’m pretty sure of:
I’m pretty sure you don’t want to know “How to Get Over Criticism.”
I’ll bet you’d prefer a guide called: “How to ... Views: 1729
Seeking love keeps you from the awareness that you already have it - that you are it. -- Bryon Katie
Post-Dramatic Valentine’s Day Suffering Syndrome (PDVSS) is a syndrome that I made up to describe the 25 years of suffering that characterized my life, especially around February the 14th. ... Views: 1727
There are many fallacies regarding the growth of healthy black mane, one of which is that black hair has a very slow growth rate. What everyone should understand is that all hair types grow at approximately the same rate and therefore you can grow natural hair as long as you like by following ... Views: 732
Dear friend, it is quite well known to all that everything starts from our mind. The smallest thought is being generated into an idea, which takes the shape of the actions in order to be implemented. This whole process is being developed within one’s mind so that one can plan ahead.
That is ... Views: 1228
Yesterday, I had a bit of a scare and ended up back in hospital for a few hours…
And it made me think of you, the leader, making a new decision about who you choose to be, what you choose to do, what you choose to have…
When you choose to step into the mandate, the calling on your life, you ... Views: 769
Your family comes first - or does it?
Since you've been spending so much time with your new home computer, is your family showing signs of jealousy? Do they compete with this inhuman time hog for your time? Or, at least, do they FEEL they have to?
And what can you do about it? After all, ... Views: 1278
Dear friend, how often have you heard the saying, the good things in life are free, yet we neglect this simple but profound message. Daily we are bombarded by various advertisements beseeching us to use this and use that to enhance our well-being. (excerpted from my eBook 8 Simple Ways to Live a ... Views: 1469
I want to leave a legacy. How ‘bout you? I want to know I left a mark on this world and not just any old mark, but one that really made a positive difference in as many lives as possible. Sound impossible? No way! Every action you take has the potential to be a ripple effect.
What do I ... Views: 1717
Dear friend, have you had that experience when all of a sudden you just had this huge hunch that something is about to happen, and to your surprise, that intuition was eventually translated into reality?
Have you ever felt strongly about something without a logical basis to it? That’s called ... Views: 1818
You have strong, powerful desires…
Big dreams, ideas of how life could be…
And you try.
Yes you try to make it all happen.
Except you think that the current version of you is somehow going to transform into something else, someone else and get better results somehow and needless to say, IT ... Views: 758
Remember when you didn’t have a care in the world? Sure it may have been way back when Reagan was President but there is a way to reclaim your happiness and live a life you love.
Here are 8 tips to help you live the good life.
1. Accept what is. Look at your reality and accept wherever ... Views: 1050
Dear friend, living your life with ease and joy is a choice. You can choose to have the drama in your life or the calm within.
Being in the flow allows you to be calmer while resistance brings with it discomfort. Being in the flow means having an intention and then paying attention as the ... Views: 1513
How do you tend to make decisions? From your head? Or from your gut?
If right now you’re thinking I usually avoid making decisions altogether, or my strategy tends to be to wait and see what others do first, then you’re fooling yourself, because deferring a decision is a decision in ... Views: 1147
Dear friend, when you look at a certain object, a painting for example – you won’t be able to appreciate what’s in it, what is painted and what else goes with it if the painting is just an inch away from your face. But if you try to take it a little further, you’ll have a clearer vision of the ... Views: 1445
Dear friend, this world is full of negativity and regardless of whatever people say, we need to face this negativity and find ways to get over it. But it is you who have to decide. Who is in charge of your life, you or your surroundings? Once you decide that you are in charge of whatever happens ... Views: 1277
Content marketing is expensive. That’s a reality that many business owners have faced after getting started with their content planning, producing, and promotion efforts.
If you were to go through all of the costs associated with content marketing, it would quickly reach into the tens of ... Views: 1666
Man, for the longest time, the fear won me over…
Like it is doing you, right now…
It made me feel that I could never win… Not in the way I wanted to…
I could win a little…
But I thought I would always just survive…
I thought I would always just get by…
I thought I would just about ... Views: 684
Ten essentials for running a successful business.
By Beate Chelette
The question came up recently during a private coaching session with a client. What’s the right way to set up a business, she asked. And what will make it the most efficient? I happen to love questions like this because ... Views: 1398
We all find ourselves dealing with self-doubt at some point in our entrepreneurial lives. If you let it get the best of you by feeding in to it and actually believing the lies you’re telling yourself, it can destroy even the best of intentions for success.
Self-doubt can creep into your ... Views: 1422
I work in acute addiction with clients who have lost everything to the perils of drugs and alcohol. I work with people who have surrendered their families, their dreams, and their sanities- all for a short rush of serotonin and dopamine. While motivation undoubtedly matters in one's success, it ... Views: 1396
Did you know that women get paid $.79 cents for every dollar a man earns?
That means if a man earns $65,000 annually, a woman in the same role earns only $52,000. If a man earns $100,000, a woman in a similar position only earns $80,000.
The pay gap is a big issue.
The solution? Start ... Views: 977
Your customers are the ones to drive business to your brand! hence, it is so important to consider how they interact with your brand! Don't just reach out to them when you want to generate revenue, find out ways to continuously show them that you care!
Customer experience is going to overtake ... Views: 605
We’ve all experienced it at some time in our life. Feeling like we’re not good enough, like we’ll be found out or like we’re out of our depth.
Damn you imposter syndrome. She sure can hit hard, especially for us women. It’s so common that I included a question in my Cards for Uniqueness pack ... Views: 1051
It is scary and exhilarating to see how much power people have over their own financial futures…
Just this morning, I woke up to a question on one of my Facebook adverts asking how it is even possible to make $5k a month from online courses in just 180 days. And I must admit that at ... Views: 827
Are your personal relationships suffering because you’re working so hard to get your business off the ground? Are you always the last priority on your list because there’s never enough time to get it all done?
I'm at a mindset and marketing retreat in Fort Lauderdale (FL) with some if the ... Views: 1354
Let’s get straight into this.
Too many direct sales people struggle with the cold list, warm list thing and lots of family and friends are running scared of having conversations with these newbie business owners! Is there another way to warm people up? I mean, I get it, the more ... Views: 882
Ok, did I get your attention? What I mean is, have you ever considered that we might better succeed by NOT getting what we think we want? That sounds counter intuitive to all the counsel I give about thinking positively, dreaming our dreams and writing affirmations – ALL of which are hugely ... Views: 2061
How To Take Back Control of Your Life
Are you the victim of something that has happened in your past? Perhaps control over your life was taken away when you were in a vulnerable position, or you gave that control away by making bad decisions, or by believing that you have to please everyone. ... Views: 1770