Tag: influencer
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The Garden in Your Head
Your mind is like a garden. Consider a plant for a moment. We admire the green foliage and colorful flowers. Yet, what we don’t see is more important: The roots that go deep into the soil to make the beautiful plant possible. Our thoughts are like seeds. We have to be careful with what we…
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Worrying About the Future
Do you ever find yourself worrying about what the future holds? At any age, worrying about tomorrow steals the joy from today. Whenever I find myself starting to worry I remind myself of two things: 1) When I am thinking, I’m not fully in the present and therefore 2) Whatever I am worrying about, is…
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Stepping Out to Find New Comfort Zones
So much of our lives are routine-oriented. The “patterns” including all that’s involved in raising children, working and other responsibilities typically have us set in pattern-mode. Psychologists believe that patterns tend to minimize stress. Now, I don’t think anyone is claiming that kids or work are stressless—but rather knowing there’s a routine to the day…
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No Dummies…No “Just” Anything
The most societally undervalued benefits of age are the priceless intangibles that accrue from taking care of others, while managing the ebbs and flow of day-to-day living. Several years ago I wanted to hire a personal assistant. I received over 100+ resumes and almost all had the typical office skills I needed. Yet, one fascinating…