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Push Yourself Because No One Is Going to Do It for You

Push Yourself Because No One Is Going to Do It for You When I was thinking about what to share this week, I tussled with a few ideas that I wanted to use to encourage you, knowing that there are a lot of things going on in your life right now. So, understanding that you are busy, let me be your personal motivator to remind you to continue pushing yourself, because no one is going to do it for you. Whether it’s getting the family ready for school, reorganizing your life for the new year, or simply reengaging at work

The Power of One

Someone recently asked me, ‘Why do you always talk about living your best life ever? Why not talk about living with the hand you’ve been dealt?’ I answered… well, you’ve been doing that for years now – how’s it working out for you…to which they grumbled and walked away. It is a conscious effort on my part to encourage you, my listening audience, to look beyond your current situation… I’ve been described as a motivational teacher, not just a motivational speaker, because every week I work to provide actionable items that you can use today to change your life. Why

If You’re Tired of Starting Over – Quit Giving Up

If You’re Tired of Starting Over — Quit Giving Up I love the quote: ‘If you’re tired of starting over, quit giving up.’ I’m not sure who said it, but wow, if there were ever a billboard that we should put up around the world, it’s this one. If you’re tired of starting over, quit giving up. I often hear people say that they are tired of always having to start over, and so many times, I want to ask the obvious question: Why did you stop? Really, why did you stop your diet? Why did you stop going to

Try Approving of Yourself

So the other night, I half-heartedly watched a thread of a conversation unfold on Facebook. It reminded me of an odd habit I’ve noticed in many people these days, which is being unusually mean and harsh about themselves in public settings for the sole purpose of drawing attention to themselves and having others heap undue praise on them to help settle them down. They post sad comments and then eagerly wait for their “friends” to reply to the post, proving that they have value and that the sad sack isn’t that bad, that mean, that angry, that ugly, that chunky–you

Two Things to Remember in Life

As I was preparing for this week’s show, I came across a quote that I had written down a while back, and it goes like this: “Two things to remember in life. Take care of your thoughts when you are alone, and take care of your words when you are with people.” And this is my theme for today. As a coach, I find that many good people struggle with the thoughts they have about themselves, their abilities, their intelligence, their body image, and their self-worth. And, although I usually don’t dive too deep with them on these issues, I

Let Go or Be Dragged

I’d like to take my thought from last week about givers and takers (Givers Need to Set Limits because Takers Never Do) and go one step further and encourage you to start on a more level emotional life path, and here’s my thought for this week–some of you need to let go, or you’ll be dragged. Seems simple enough to let go, but–oh my–how many times have you given someone just one more chance? In reality, it is their 54th chance, but it’s not like you’re counting or anything. And you–by constantly caving into their emotional outburst or hurtful words

I Like Lists

I like lists because they keep me out of trouble – I’m not sure why, as I don’t always follow what is written down, but maybe it’s the process of writing it down and crossing it off that does my heart good. It feels like an accomplishment, even if I was going to do it anyway – like getting gas, going to the post office box, or going to the store… Now, lest you think I don’t follow through, there are some days when I start at the top of my list and work my way down to completion. However,

Encouragement In These Hard Times

A while back, when I decided to change the core concept of my show — from Speak Without Fear to Encouragement for Your Life—I felt it was more in line with my heart’s desire to be an encouragement to others. Now, don’t get me wrong, I am still a 100% believer that your ability to speak and be heard is your best avenue to climb the ladder for personal and professional success, and I will always encourage you to develop your speaking ability because it truly is the one thing you can do to change your life. However, as I

Don’t Stop Dreaming Just Because You Had a Nightmare

Don’t Stop Dreaming Just Because You Had a Nightmare! There is nothing so sad in life as someone who has given up on their dreams because of a nightmare someone put them through at some point in their life, and the damage seems to have doused their future for the rest of their life. Due to the lingering pain or agony of memories or the visual reminder of the scars that people carry, many good people choose to just drift along for the rest of their lives. They just plod along, remembering, retelling, and reliving their past instead of putting

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