Aspire to Inspire
We have all had amazing experiences, troubling times, and soul-searching moments. What builds character is how we channel and use those moments to become better and to help and inspire others. These blogs are meant to inspire reflection, offer inspiration, and encourage self-improvement.
I encourage you to join this journey with me by sharing your experiences.
Mindfulness & Health Watch: YOUR Path to Authentic Success
Do you occasionally experience that feeling of defeat or fall into a frustration trap? Whether it’s personal or business-related, it sets us back, and we lose valuable momentum. Your knowledge and skills will not benefit you if you have a defeatist attitude. Agree?...
Why Gratitude? It’s Healing!
I met STACI DANFORD at a marketing workshop for speakers. When I heard her story, I started to understand the healing role of gratitude thinking in the brain. It was so powerful that I asked her to share her inspirational story in this blog. I especially enjoyed her...
To Thine Own Self Be – Gracious
We all know that COVID-19 has proven to be a formidable adversary–causing the deaths of many and the destruction of businesses–leaving millions unemployed. I am one of those casualties. After 22 years of service, I was
How to Achieve Optimism During Difficult times
There is no side-stepping the difficulties people must endure during this time. It takes grit, optimism, and a plan to get beyond setbacks. Focus on what you can do to make your life better. The pendulum does swing, and things will get back to normal; however,it will be a different kind of normal, and
Confidence Booster Shot
Occasionally we all need a “confidence boost.” Consider our fifteen (15) tips when your confidence has been challenged. Share your tips as well.
Words of Wisdom
Wisdom encompasses so much that it is one of those qualities that is difficult to define; however, it is easy to recognize it. This page shares 15 thoughts on wisdom for you to ponder.
Tabitha’s Healing Magic
It is no wonder that Randi Fine’s poster hit me in such a special way. It is almost as if Tabitha’s spirit directed me to a poster that reflects my mantra and shows she is still caring and present. The photo has an uncanny
All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten
Are we making life too complicated? Take a moment to reflect on simpler times, and see if it can help you regroup and destress. Twenty-five years ago, Robert Fulghum published a simple credo—a credo that became the phenomenal #1 NY Times bestseller: “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in
How Has Your Childhood Impacted Your Career Choice?
Has your favorite playtime or interest as a child impacted the career path you are following today? If there has been no connection, perhaps it is time there was. Many search and search and search for that meaningful career, and then find that it was...
The Truth Is: It’s Your Truth!
We all look at different situations differently. And our different viewpoints come from how each and every one of us thinks. How much the way we think differs is influenced by cultural predispositions, gender-related opinions, our particular family (or work) history, or our age and experience—these differences will vary greatly. The bottom line is that
The Good News Is . . .
Imagine a media world that gave us the good news first, a media that made good news the priority and minimized the bad news. Good deeds happen in every society all over the world, but we rarely read or hear about them. What are people doing to help make their societies a better, safer, and kinder place? This should be front-page news! If good news was receiving the lion’s share of the print page or
The Inquisitive Word: Why?
My childhood was all about the “why” word. Perhaps that is why in my seminar presentations and written works I tend to constantly “explain” things and not just give direct answers. I want to know (and I want you to know) why the answer is the answer or why the rule of...
Books versus Electronic Devices for Learning
Recent Headline: “Schools are increasingly replacing textbooks with hand-held tablets to sustain students’ interest and keep per-pupil costs down.” How does this compare with businesses’ usage of print versus tablet resources? Certainly both have their strong points. A tablet is easier to carry than a stack of books or paper printouts, and it’s easy to read in just about any setting, indoors or out. On the other hand,
Knowledge Speaks, Wisdom Listens
Wisdom is described as the quality or state of being wise and as having insights that go beyond the average person’s knowledge base. It comes with age; and it comes with experience. It is achieved by trying the unknown, learning from missteps, and valuing differing opinions. Wisdom is about learning from errors and recovering—not dwelling on them. It has a philosophical element, an
Reflect, Refocus, Renew
It’s that time again when we set new personal and professional goals. A wise person once told me that sharing your goals is a great way to make yourself accountable. Otherwise, the goals are just wishes that fade. Use the three “R’s” as your building blocks to