I am driven. I am motivated. I am a self-starter. If someone says I can't do something, watch out because I am going to prove that 'yes I can' do it. I have accomplished a lot just with my own internal drive for life. But yesterday was one of those days that reminded me of the importance of surrounding ourselves with [...]
We all have days that we need a little extra boost of energy to GET THINGS DONE during the day. There are so many different ways to get motivated; you just need to find the right one for you, that will inspire you; get you to a place that you'll be inspired and feel like [...]
Isn't it absolutely amazing how quickly the holidays are approaching? This year has flashed by in a blink of an eye! So, let me ask you a question. When you think of the approaching holidays, are you emotionally filled with excitement or absolute stress? If you are feeling stressed, take note of this; because you need to take care of this! You [...]
It is 9:00am on a Friday and I am about to start my presentation to a group of 15-20 teenage girls that are 17 and 18 years old. The goal of the presentation? To inspire them! To encourage them to take personal responsibility for their life! To motivate them to go for it in life! But this wasn't [...]
On a recent day, I was having an extremely busy morning and was scheduled to meet a friend for lunch. Whatever craziness could have happened that morning before my lunch meeting, actually did. You know how it is; you're juggling multiple things at once; you could really use a twin of you? Well that's the kind of morning I [...]
My alarm clock goes off at 4:00am. It's time to get the day started. I am tired, but know that as soon as I have that first sip of coffee, things will get much better. I am up before the birds even imagine to start chirping and everyone in my house is still enjoying a [...]
This is a story about not living for what others may think. It is about enjoying YOUR life and doing what is best for you. My friend Katie is someone who I have always admired! She is extremely motivated, has always been a career person who is greatly respected. She also has been married for [...]
Question for you... Have you heard yourself say that "someday" you will do something? Travel? Lose weight? Go for a career that you love? Improve a relationship with a loved one? Whatever it is, what are you waiting for? If you wait for that "someday", the reality is, that day may never come. Scared [...]
So I've hit a milestone in my life. I am now "40" years old. I didn't think when my birthday hit that it would actually be a thought in my mind. But like most people, it sure did. I woke up bright and early and the first thing I said to myself (and maybe even out [...]
Are you a perfectionist? Does everything need to be 'just right' at all times and if it isn't, you go into a tailspin, kicking yourself in the rear way too long? Does this sound familiar? Where did you get this trait from? Does it get in the way of you moving forward on other things because you're so consumed with [...]