Category Archives: Pausing & Reflection

Give Yourself An Obligation Free Day (or Evening) Every Week!

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A few years ago I had a client with a loving husband, kids, a home she really liked and a job that while it had its challenges, the pay and hours really suited her. But she felt stuck, frustrated and … Continue reading

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The Home Stretch: 7 Easy Questions to Help You Review and Refocus on Your Goals

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Can you believe it? We’re on the home stretch – and the rest of the year will go by in a flash. So this is a great time to ‘take stock’ and do your final goal review for the year. … Continue reading

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Equinox Gives us an Opportunity to Pause, Reflect and Learn: 5 Questions for You!

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We’ve just passed the Equinox – one of two dates each year when the hours of daylight equal the hours of darkness. This marks a change in the rhythms of nature. And all over the world there are rituals that … Continue reading

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One Easy Way to Calm Down, Slow Down and Focus on What’s Really Important to You

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This week’s article is not about saying, “No” to things – although that is one option. And it’s not about making time for something else on your busy to-do list. It’s about spending the time you already have a little … Continue reading

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Two Key Things You Need To Be More Creative!

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Creativity can be helpful in ALL areas of your life whether at work, dealing with family and friends, planning your finances or simply planning your week. I wonder, where in your life could you do with some creativity right now? … Continue reading

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Feeling The Blahs? 5 Ways to Get Moving! By Guest Author Cheryl Brewster

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Let’s be honest with ourselves. Sometimes we go through cycles and no matter how much we try to stay positive, look on the bright side and trust the process, we just don’t FEEL it. And when we don’t FEEL it, … Continue reading

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10 Powerful Questions to Solve Problems In Life – and Resolve Nagging Issues!

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So do you have a nagging life issue or problem you’d like to resolve – whether it’s a relationship, a problem you can’t figure out or something you just want done? When we have issues hanging around, it drains our … Continue reading

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Spring Clean Your Life: 10 Questions to ask Yourself!

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Spring is certainly here for many of us in the Northern Hemisphere. But whether you’re heading into Fall or Spring – the change of seasons is a great opportunity to reflect and have a “Spring Clean”. Here are some powerful … Continue reading

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Why Journal Writing Is Soul Work | By Guest Author Lynda Monk

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Journal writing allows us to connect with ourselves, our soul. Soul = the expression of your essence. “You can’t shrink your way to greatness.” Tom Peters Is there any place in your life where you are playing small? Self doubt … Continue reading

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Take Time to Review and Celebrate Your Success: You’ll be glad you did!

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We’re such a goal-oriented culture and we get a thrill from achieving our goals – but are all too quickly straight onto the NEXT achievement. It’s so easy to shift from the end of one year and straight into the … Continue reading

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