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Self-Esteem–My Lifetime Battle to Accept Myself
Self-esteem. Two simple words. But they can dramatically affect how we feel about ourselves and how they can control our lives.
Having positive self-esteem enables us to live an inward life of security and self-respect.
Having negative ... Views: 1676
If someone were to step back and reflect on their life, what they may see is that they don’t believe that they own their own body. It can be as though this part of them is owned by others.
They are then going to own their mind, but that will be as far as it will go. What they might also see ... Views: 20
Put an end to the crazy-making hustle of chasing leads and start selling EVEN better – from your feminine side.
Sarah will be giving you ways to create a structure that supports your intuitive flow in your sales conversation, using both your feminine and masculine sides.
Why feminine ... Views: 645
For some people, feeling safe is a normal part of life and something that they take for granted. This doesn’t mean that there won’t have been moments in their life when they have felt unsafe.
Throughout their life, there may have been numerous moments when this was the case, yet a moment ... Views: 707
Sexually transmitted diseases are infections that are transmitted through sexual activity. Any sexual activity can transmit the pathogens that cause STD's. Penile vaginal contact is not a requirement for transmission. You can pick up a sexually transmitted disease through oral genital ... Views: 1501
You are not your mum…
You are not your dad…
You are not your brother…
You are not your sister…
You are not your friend…
You are not your pastor…
You are whoever the fuck you choose to be!
You have this picture in your head of who you want to be…
And you have this other picture of who you ... Views: 855
Why are you still single? It's this the question every single person hates. I used to get this question all the time. Now, I get more of the statement that's a question, "You're single?!"
What follows immediately is "Why?" I used to say, "If I knew the answer, I wouldn't be single anymore." ... Views: 1310
I left the house yesterday in time for a meeting. I was so proud of myself that I had managed to leave in time, with my son in tow. I reversed out of the driveway and made it as far as the mailbox, when I realized I had a flat tire. Not just a flattening tire. I'm talking a completely ... Views: 1277
When things first happen, they don't always appear how they should be. They may seem daunting or scary. They may not be what you want or how you planned. Life may not be working the way you envisioned it would.
I had a plan for my life. I have always been career driven. Even before I ... Views: 1449
I'm going to do it! How many times have you told yourself you're going to do something and then a week goes by? Then a month? Maybe even a year and you still haven't done it? It's not that you don't want to do it, but life gets in the way…or so you tell yourself.
So, what's stopping you? Do ... Views: 1418
I have a couple of friends with young kids. When I ask them what they are doing for July 4th, they are either not taking their kids for fireworks or doing it at a distance, because of the possible loud noises. None of which occurs to me. As a first time mom, should I even have considered these? ... Views: 1013
B and I take our first flight by ourselves. He has traveled about four times but every other time, my mom has been with us. Doing it by ourselves... what a scary concept, but as always, we are up for the challenge.
The morning we leave, my mom is rushing me. To her credit, we are leaving ten ... Views: 1133
I had a meeting last week with a new friend. It was only our second meeting, and I already feel like we have known each other forever. From the moment I saw her, we had something... not only is she the cutest thing ever, but we just have this synergy. We sat down and before I knew it, almost two ... Views: 1395
As a single mom who does it all, cooks, cleans, owns a successful business, is the only provider for her child, and now dates, I've been asked, "How do you do it?"
What a great question. Anyone who acts like they have it all figured out and together is not being honest. Even as someone whose ... Views: 1190
A few weeks ago, I went to a single dad event held by a non-profit organization. Upon leaving, all the single parents were given gifts to take home, some were food items. I was given a large package of hamburger patty meat. As I left, the lady handing the food to me said, "Just stick it in the ... Views: 1195
I conducted two workshops at the PTA Leadership Summit in Dallas. After my first session, an attendee came up and talked to me. She said she had a dream, she just didn't know what it was.
She was entering a new phase in her life, in her early thirties, and just settling in after a divorce, ... Views: 1414
Blaise and I went to a one-year-old's birthday party this weekend. It was spectacular. With a rocket and astronaut theme, the mom is uber-talented and had thought of everything. From the handmade and hand painted solar system that hung from the ceiling to the refueling station (drinks), pop rock ... Views: 1517
Being a first time mom changes you. You can't help but have it change you yet you are still the same person. I'm still the same goofy, adventurous, sarcastic, Type A personality person I was before. I still like the same things and talk to the same people. I'm still driven by passion and the ... Views: 1224
I had plans for today. It's Sunday, so I'm going to take Blaise to the park. He just loves swinging and propping his foot up in the swing to steady himself. That way, he doesn't have to hold on and can gnaw on his hands instead.
I also need to get my blogs done for the week. That's five blog ... Views: 1127
I spent a day, well most of the day, all to my son and me. I haven't done that since he's been born. I always have work of some kind to do, but today I decided it was B and mama time. YAY!
I had given two workshops early in the morning. Since I was going on less than four hours of sleep, I ... Views: 1159
How important is your time? I know, I know, it's important. You likely don't have enough time in your day, but how are you using the time you have?
Are you doing the dishes by hand when you could be running the dishwasher. It may cost you a few more dollars a month, but are those few dollars ... Views: 1428
Are you destined for greatness? Absolutely. So what's holding you back? You're familiar with where you are now. It's comfortable, yet you aren't really where you're supposed to be. You're not doing what you're supposed to be doing. You're not reaching the people who need you most.
I'm a HUGE ... Views: 1207
What would $1,000 mean to you? Could it change your life? As a single mom, the decision to attend college may not be easy. You make a list of the pros and cons for going back to school. You really want to go. You know in the long run it will benefit you and your family, but you feel a financial ... Views: 1334
I received a baby gift this weekend from a college friend. He is one in the group of guys I used to hang out with my sophomore year. I remember the days like they were yesterday. He used to knock on my door so we could grab breakfast before walking to class. I even remember what I ordered each ... Views: 1208
The tech industry is highly dynamic & has a preconceived notion that it’s not a woman’s cup of tea. Moreover, there are studies which reveal that the tech space is still dominated by male professionals. But if we do market research carefully there are small changes taking place with the help of ... Views: 693
Have you ever found yourself stuck trying to make a decision, especially when it’s between two or more options that all seem like they can be the “right” choice?
Here are six strategies to help you make that decision when you find yourself torn and jumping back and forth between different ... Views: 786
Productivity is not simply activity. Without a clear vision, a heartfelt why, and a clear strategy, you will waste your resources - time, energy and money. You will also increase the likelihood that you will create dis-ease in your body from overworking and stress.
On the surface, these ... Views: 1128
Social media, internet-based websites like Twitter and Facebook, are a relatively new phenomenon that has taken over the social life of many in a similar way to email taking over the art of letter writing and communicating. It has become the primary method many people use to keep in touch with ... Views: 644
Nowadays, it is not uncommon for someone to come across a ‘model’ online, and there are a number of different platforms where they can be found. And while some of these models typically keep most of their closes on, there are others who typically keep most of their clothes off.
Along with ... Views: 1365
Yikes! I’ve got a problem. Get it off me!
Think about clients unsolved problems like it’s a ‘thing’ that’s attacked them. Imagine the problem being a huge blood sucking bug from an alien planet that’s attached itself to your ideal target’s spinal fluid.
That ‘bug’ is simultaneously ... Views: 1327
Yep, I said it and I got your attention…
I feel so horny, so very horny and not just for the great powerful orgasm(s) I know I am going to have to have today but also, for the next phase of life…
The thing I know now about my powerful sexual desire is that it is not just about the act of ... Views: 2350
When 64-year-old Diana Nyad made it to a Key West, Florida shore yesterday afternoon after swimming from Cuba 53 hours across the Florida Straits without a shark tank, her fairy tale came true. With her two previously failed attempts, she applied lessons learned and a whole team of wisdom ... Views: 1028
In working with a group of young professionals some years ago, I was stunned to hear all the participants ending their sentences on the upswing as if they were asking a question.
I had often heard this type of speech inflection at the business lunch during the personal introductions, but this ... Views: 1153
Most people wish to have the confidence to be an effective public speaker. However, not everyone is naturally born and grew up with skills in public speaking. But the good thing is, all people can develop and improve their communication skills and master the art of public speaking. They just ... Views: 965
Could the idea of speed dating ever work in a business environment? Well, if the experience at International Women’s Day is anything to go by, then the answer is unquestionably yes. The conference held at the Southbank Centre earlier this year brought together women’s leaders to offer advice and ... Views: 1090
When I was younger and on the occasional day even now, I get myself into a tizzy.
A tizzy where I wonder if I am allowed certain things…
After all, my greatest heart’s desire has always been to be close to God, to Source, to my higher power…
I long for Him with every breath in my body…
But I ... Views: 863
Those of us on the spiritual path have by and large undergone profound shifts in the past decade or two. We have sought “enlightenment,” more peace, positive energy, and healing. One of the most significant shifts, I feel, is that towards what I would call “Spiritual Empowerment.”
If ... ... Views: 2552
Our spiritual life is often see as a taboo subject in “polite company”, but why? Because we have differing opinions? Because it’s a topic people feel strongly about? Sure. But I take a different approach. I think it’s something that needs to be discussed more. It’s only in sharing this ... Views: 1163
Spiritual Truth is based in love. Spiritual Truth and Love always uplift, expand, and inspire us into a greater expression of God and Good. It provides empathy, compassion, understanding and nurturing of the soul. Spiritual malpractice refers to the idea of something sounding spiritual, ... Views: 1720
Over the last decade the growth and sustainability of women owned businesses and female entrepreneurs has grown exponentially. However, while it is a fact that women dominate small business ownership, it is also evident that it is time for us to take our businesses out of the micro markets we ... Views: 1306
The older I get, the more I realize life never was a straight route from Point A to Point B. We would all love to think it worked that way; everything nice and neat, but it’s messy, convoluted and often navigated by the skin of one’s teeth.
Growing up, the expected road map for my life was ... Views: 627
As a business leader or a manager of people, presenting information to groups of staff, to customers, suppliers or prospects may very well take up a large portion of your time. Communicating in this way takes practise and a willingness to share information in a way that people will easily ... Views: 870
The 3 step process to presenting with confidence is:
1. Harness your attitude
2. Improve your approach
3. Work authentically through your own personality
In this article, we’ll explore the third and final step – Working authentically through your own Personality. This step also ... Views: 950
There are 3 Steps to Presenting with Confidence and in this article we’ll be exploring step 2 - Improving your approach.
Improving your approach is about ensuring you do everything possible to fully plan, prepare and practise what you’re going to say and how you’re going to say it, so that ... Views: 882
So, I started this differently but then realised I had a particular bug bear to address and so here goes – RNK is about to rant!
Right now, there are people dying…
In various countries round the world, people are in danger, they are hurting, it is horrid…
And I hate it.
Peace, ... Views: 1740
Compromise – Such a lovely sounding word that firmly shuts you off from the abundance, the wealth, the freedom you want…
We were all told that it is the thing to do to keep the relationships going, right?
We were all told that we will have to compromise if we want to get on in the ... Views: 925
Dear Friend, I am going to begin by asking you to think of the clothes in your closet. There are all those clothes, some of them you wear and some you haven’t worn since the year 2000. This is a bit like the beliefs that you hold. You have been gathering them up along the way and holding many of ... Views: 1061
Yes, I know it is the done thing…
To look at life as it is presenting itself to you right now and then to decide what you do next as a result of the reality all around you…
BUT SERIOUSLY, WHAT IS THAT GETTING YOU?
More of the same reality that you do not much like…
More telling yourself that ... Views: 737
Some people live their whole life trying to appease people who currently don’t like them or could potentially not like them…
What do I mean?
Some people, maybe even you, live a less extravagant life just in case you make people think that you are too much…
Just in case people think that you ... Views: 815