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- Peace of Mind: Finding More Mental Energy - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2014 from Alyssa JohnsonWith all the responsibilities we have, wanting a little more peace of mind is a given. But sometimes we don’t have time to even eat! Where will we find time to boost our mental energy? Before you go into panic mode and wish for extra hours in a day, let’s take a step back. Making sure your ...
Views: 636 - Single Moms Accomplishing Your Goals - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorI'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: 912 - Single Moms Doing It All - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorAs 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: 724 - Conquering Single Moms' To Do List - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorOn certain days, you know what today holds…school, work, pick your kids from school, making dinner, doing homework, and then getting to sleep later than you expected. As a single mom on other days you wake up and you pull yourself out of bed, knowing it's going to be that kind of day…a crazy, ...
Views: 793 - Spiritual Life Practices Allow More Energy - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2014 from Alyssa JohnsonOur 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: 616 - Ways to be Happy More Often? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2014 from Alyssa JohnsonEveryday life can drain our physical energy, leaving us fatigued. But emotional energy is rather different. It is more a sense of happiness and hopefulness. This week I want to look at 3 different ways to be happy more often and boost your emotional energy. Emotional energy drains look ...
Views: 603 - Take Care of You – Exhausted to Elated! - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2014 from Alyssa JohnsonThis month we’re going to take a good look at the Vibrantly Live principle of self-care. Specifically, I want to focus on something we use constantly, and say we never have enough of – ENERGY! I’m going to be discussing 4 different types this month; your physical, emotional, spiritual and ...
Views: 637 - What is Important in Life? You Decide! - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2014 from Alyssa JohnsonIn our busy and harried lives, it can be difficult to make the time to stop and really ask yourself, “What is important in life?” I’m not talking about the importance of deciding what’s for dinner tonight, or even how you’re going to get this current project done at work. I’m talking a little ...
Views: 553 - How to Build Confidence? Become it! - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2014 from Alyssa JohnsonWe’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: 704 - Goals in Life for Success - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Alyssa JohnsonAs you look at setting different goals in life, I want to encourage you to look at who you need to be rather than just what you need to do. Behavioral changes alone, don’t last. It’s only when we make real, internal changes in who we are that change is maintained. A critical aspect is making ...
Views: 678 - Achieve Goals in 2014? Here’s how… - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2014 from Alyssa JohnsonHappy New Year! Can you believe it’s 2014? With the New Year, many people start wondering how to really achieve goals that are important to them. How about you? Are you ready to make a change or content to just continue floating along? This month, as we focus on the Vibrantly Live ...
Views: 600 - Relationship Advice – Avoid This Mistake! - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonTo have meaningful relationships we need to feel safe enough to be our true, authentic self. This is why one of the best relationship advice ideas I can offer you is to beware of judging others or assuming someone’s judging you. They tend to go hand in hand. If you’re a rather judgmental ...
Views: 639 - Peace of Mind Doesn’t Come from Assuming - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonPeace of mind can come from all sorts of places, but it definitely doesn’t come from assuming things about other people. We jump to conclusions all the time when it comes to people. These assumptions can get us in all sorts of problems. One of the most common errors is assuming someone is or ...
Views: 670 - Not Perfect? The Good News Is…No One Is! - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonEver assumed someone’s mad or going to be mad at you? C’mon – we both know you have. How can I say that with certainty? Because ALL of us do that! It’s human nature. We want our interactions to go smoothly with others. But life’s not perfect and it never will be. People will get mad at ...
Views: 1079(1 vote) - 3 Ways to be Happy in Your Relationships - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonThis month, I’ll be covering 3 different ways to be happy in the different relationships in your life. It’s something all of us want, but it’s not always the easiest thing to achieve. Why is that? I believe it’s due to assumptions we make. We’re so quick to assume things – a look means ...
Views: 665(1 vote) - Life of Peace = Living on Purpose - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonI hear from the women I work with that they just want more of a life of peace rather than all the craziness they experience. What they’re referring to is that they don’t want the rushed, exhausting and stressed out feelings they carry around daily. Sounds good, doesn’t it? But at the same ...
Views: 652(1 vote) - How Can I Build Confidence to Move Forward? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonI had a difficult decision I was struggling with last month. I kept spinning my wheels going round and round trying to make a decision about moving forward. I kept lamenting: “How can I build confidence in making this decision?” I was stuck in this cycle for over 2 months. I’d been actively ...
Views: 696 - A Life of Purpose One Decision at a Time - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonLast month I had the privilege of attending a conference with 500 other entrepreneurial women from around the world. We were there to focus on developing a life of purpose to serve in a greater way. It was an incredible experience, being in an environment with all of these other powerful women ...
Views: 649 - Are You Repeating Yourself to Success or Failure? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2013 from Christina WeberReading and meditating on scripture can lead you to depths of understanding and insights that are often life-changing. Gospel writers Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John did not get a 5th side kick named Anita. But I have found Anita Kirkman’s (founder and CEO of Vision in Purpose (VIP) Coaching ...
Views: 771 - Earn More Money Working for "You, Inc." - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2013 from Christina WeberWhat turned an uninspired teacher into a successful mom biz owner with bragging rights of earning a company car her first 30 days, replacing her teacher salary in 6 months, and tripling that income in a single year? It’s simpler than you think. It’s something your mom used to tell you… ...
Views: 608 - The Book Bag - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.There are only so many hours in a day. You work 40-50 hours a week and that leaves very little time for you let alone time for the important conversations that need to be had. In between dropping off the kids at football practice, soccer practice, gymnastics, volleyball, etc, there’s the grocery ...
Views: 824 - Self-Care for the Kids’ Sake - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonLeaving a legacy we can be proud of is a huge part of the mission of Vibrantly Live. Part of doing that is teaching the importance of self-care not only for us, as moms, but also for our children. Self-care allows you to be in the right frame of mind to handle life’s every day stressors. If ...
Views: 684 - Take Care of You by Receiving this Gift - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonHave you ever realized how hard it is to take care of you when you don’t make it a priority? There’s always “stuff” to be done. Kids need rides. The house gets dirty. Groceries get eaten. But what about you? How much do you make taking care of you a priority? It needs to be a conscious ...
Views: 772(2 votes) - Peace of Mind Naturally - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonPeace of mind often feels like a pipe dream that other people get to experience. But that doesn’t have to be YOUR reality! It is possible to experience it on a regular basis. You’re probably asking, “How?” about this time, aren’t you? Peace of mind will never be a reality if you don’t ...
Views: 648(1 vote) - Self-Care: How to Take It Easy on Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonI will be the first to admit that self-care does not come natural for me! I am your “Type A, push through ‘til you drop, make it perfect or else” – kinda girl! Grasping the importance of self-care is something I’ve had to learn. I usually do a pretty good job with it, because I’ve learned ...
Views: 1789 - Fit Women Are Game Changers - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2013 from Leigh FishFitness is rightly said “the master key to happiness”. In the hum-drum of our lives, we often tend to ignore the most important aspect of a good well being i.e. our health. It is often said that a healthy mind exists in a healthy body, but surprisingly, in today’s time health has definitely ...
Views: 1075(1 vote) - Embracing the Change in the Air --Focus on what you want to achieve - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Lisa Rocks McKeoghKick of this Fall by Embracing the Change in the Air As we say good-bye to summer and hello to fall it is a great time to pause and reflect on what we want, what opportunities await us and what we should leave behind. I recently took my daughter to college which was a new experience ...
Views: 817 - A new mumpreneur’s 10 do’s and Don’ts - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2013 from Gemma Bellamy1. Do “give it a go” follow your dreams or ideas (within reason) Many people have an idea or some ideas of what they would like to do as a business if they could, if they were free to do it, but by far the majority of people simply don’t get around to it. Go on just do it! 2. Do research your ...
Views: 848 - Writing - the perfect medicine for tired, busy mums - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2013 from Caroline MacroryThere's no escaping the fact that children take up time. In fact, they tend to take up so much time that there can be little left over to focus on yourself. Babies especially are incredibly demanding and their needs can become all-consuming. Even the most organised and efficient mums admit to ...
Views: 512 - The 5 Essential Skills Every Mompreneur Must Master for Success - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2013 from MaryEllen TribbyDetermining what is essential and what’s not essential is key for a successful business. So here is a secret I have not told many. It wasn’t always this way for me. I wasn’t born with a magical playbook. I developed my success playbook over years and years of trial and error. I developed ...
Views: 801(1 vote) - A Life of Peace through Questioning - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonI work with women every week who claim that having a life of peace is their biggest priority. “A life of peace” doesn’t make for the best goal though. It’s not real specific. What’s that look like – really? I get it; they’re tired of the rushing, running, demands, difficult relationships and ...
Views: 726 - Life & Work Balance – Myth or Reality? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2013 from Alyssa Johnson“Is it even possible to achieve life & work balance?” bemoaned a client of mine a few months ago. She was running herself ragged trying to juggle about 15 plates at once. She’d hit a wall and wasn’t even sure where to go from here. She was exhausted, short-tempered with just about everyone ...
Views: 839(1 vote) - What Is Important in Life for You? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonHave you ever asked yourself “What is important in life?” I’m not sure many people do. Let’s face it, life is busy. Life is chaotic. Life is exhausting. All of our “to do” lists are completely unrealistic and ridiculous. But that’s just life, right? Um….I’m going to be that little ...
Views: 840 - The New 3D Strategy: The Secret to Your Future Success - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2013 from MaryEllen TribbyOn any given day, most of us dedicate time to our children, spouses, careers, friends, charities, churches, parents, siblings, clients, household activities, and, oh yeah, if there is a little extra time left in the day, ourselves. So why is it that only a select few of us can make it look ...
Views: 688(1 vote) - Starting A Home Based Business- Key Steps To Avoid The Pitfalls - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2013 from Stan TomaszewskiStarting a home based business is something many think about doing and in today's crazy global economy,it seems everyone needs either extra income, or an alternative to the traditional "9-5" J-O-B. Having been down that road, I would like to share some tips that you should know that may help ...
Views: 817 - I’m Not Perfect – But I’m Getting Better - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonOk, I admit it! I’m not perfect! Whew – I feel better getting that off my chest! Sometimes I feel a lot of pressure to seem like I’ve got it all together. My kids are watching me. My clients are watching me. People in organizations where I hold leadership positions are watching. I know, I ...
Views: 741 - Dirty Laundry is Good for Your Business - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from MaryEllen Tribby“I love working from home, I get so much laundry done and today I even cleaned out my refrigerator.” This was a comment I overheard the other night while waiting for the PTA meeting to start at my daughters’ school. Unfortunately that was far from the first time I have heard a work at home ...
Views: 793 - How to Create More Meaningful Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonAre 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: 722 - Is Balance in Life a Myth? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonMost schools around here are back in session at this point. Finding balance in life may seem like a pipe dream for many. I see the harried expressions of moms as they drive their kids here, there, and everywhere. My foot was the victim of a grocery cart incident as a mother was rushing around ...
Views: 651 - Self Esteem and Confidence: Release the Devil You Know - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonWe hear about the importance of self esteem and confidence just about every day in the media. These are areas that many women struggle with. They have to do with an overall belief (or lack thereof) in oneself and one’s ability to make wise decisions. I find that the hardest decisions for me ...
Views: 763 - The Movie of YOUR Life - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2013 from MaryEllen TribbyDo you know what you want to do with your life? Really know? Do you want to start your own business? Ready to join the ranks of famous entrepreneurs? Entrepreneurs, who set their own hours, make the amount of money they desire, and spend more time with their family. Entrepreneurs who make ...
Views: 685 - Foreclosure Cleanup & Trash-out Business: Three Common Questions and Answers About the Industry - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2013 from Cassandra BlackThe industry of trash-out and foreclosure cleanup encompasses caring for REO ("real estate owned") properties including those that sit empty and are in pre-foreclosure, or those lender-owned homes that have gone through the full foreclosure process. Industry Still in Its Infancy Many of ...
Views: 2073 - How do I get peace of mind in relationships? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonAs women, we love relationships! But how often do you find yourself asking “How do I get peace of mind relationships?” I mean, they can cause our greatest joys and our greatest heartbreaks! It can be quite a roller coaster if we’re not careful. Today, I’d like to share a simple process for ...
Views: 729 - How to Create the Life You Want - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from MaryEllen TribbyIt really isn't such a big mystery. When my family and I moved back to South Florida from Texas, people wanted to know "why?". Everyone thought there was a big juicy story to be told. But, the bottom line was that it was simple. We did not enjoy living in Texas. Now don't get me wrong; ...
Views: 712 - Coping With Stains On A Daily Basis - My Little Secret! - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2013 from Joanna JohnsonAs a passionate cooker, dedicated to constantly develop my skills in the kitchen, I can't help but struggle with stains on a daily basis. I maneuver between boiling sauces, sprinkling hot grease on my freshly-washed apron, and steaming pans which soak my clothes and my otherwise perfectly pulled ...
Views: 990 - Is Feminism An Outdated Term? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2013 from Beate CheletteSusan Sarandon recently said she doesn’t call herself a feminist anymore because she thinks the label is too stigmatized to be taken seriously. She added that our daughters (mine included) can’t identify with this term anymore because it has negative connotations suggesting “a load of strident ...
Views: 2507 - 3 Easy Ways To Make The Best Choice - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2013 from Gia CilentoThe Best Choice - Gia Cilento - The Peace Doctor, Life Coach, Author, Speaker, Reiki Master, Healer Making the best choice can sometimes be difficult. Sometimes there seems to be far too many things to choose from, such as breakfast cereal, and sometimes there are far too few, such as choosing ...
Views: 754(1 vote) - Are You a Victim or a Leader? Your Choice! - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2013 from MaryEllen TribbyRecently to my great surprise, I found out that the show “24” was coming back to television for a new season. This is my favorite TV show of all times. It is filled with well-developed characters, intriguing story lines and suspenseful cliffhangers that end each episode. If you are not ...
Views: 608 - Balance in Life: What Do I Need Less Of? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonLast week we looked at having more balance in life by asking “What do I want more of?” This week, I want to help you take the opposite approach with a little twist. There’s great power in words. I share this principle with my clients all the time. Take a minute and notice how your emotional ...
Views: 731(1 vote) - Balance in Life: What Do I Want More Of? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonIt’s real easy as a mom to focus on everyone else’s needs. We want everyone to be happy and feel loved. But neglecting yourself doesn’t lead to much balance in life for you. I can hear it now – “Me? I don’t have time to think of me. I’m fine.” Really? If you think your needs are any less ...
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