Creative Success Depends on Long View
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Heart, Beauty & True Confidence: When Confidence Takes a Wrong Turn
Confession of a Wal-Mart addict
As much as I hate to admit it, I am a Wal-Mart addict. It’s a shopaholic’s dream world especially if your money is limited. It was our very first outing to shop after the fire. The family had spent a full [...]
The Only Thing That Is Constant Is Change
As the Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, says, “The only thing that is constant is change.”
Sometimes, life changes in ways that are barely noticeable in day to day reference. Other times, change storms through our lives in a tidal [...]
How To Meditate Part III: Mindfulness Of Feelings
In a previous post, I explored the first foundation of mindfulness, mindfulness of the body.
The second foundation of mindfulness is mindfulness of feelings.
Just as many of us learned as children to disconnect from our body, we also learned [...]
Say Yes To Your Success
Saying “Yes”.
I was reading the novel “Things Fall Apart” by the great and recently deceased African author Chinua Achebe on a plane the other day. I came across this passage…
“His chi, or personal god, was good. [...]
Can An Affair Make Your Relationship Stronger?
If you’ve recently found out your partner has had an affair (or perhaps you’re the one who has), your first reaction might be to assume it’s inevitable that the relationship will end.
With the emotional rollercoaster you might be experiencing, [...]
Which End Of The Magnet Are You In Social Media?
Social Networks are hot!
Facebook, LinkedIn and a host of others occupy billions of hours weekly as people post about their lives and careers.
You make a statement, every time you post, about who you are. Choose wisely. Are you the end [...]
Navigating My Middle Passage
From Chasing the Almighty Dollar to Finding Meaning and Purpose in Mid-Life
When I was in my 30s I had a well paid sales and sales training position. I worked hard and made good money. In fact, most of my waking efforts were devoted to increasing [...]
Spring Cleaning: A Fresh Perspective Can Change Your Life
The power to change.
“When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” ~ Dr. Wayne D. Dyer
A recent conversation with a friend led to a discussion about perspective and how we hold the power to change it. In that [...]
Defining Moments
When I explain the kind of work I do to prospects, they look at me like, “Oh my! I had no idea you do this kind of work, Dorit.”
Recently, I had a one-to-one with a potential client who happened to be a wedding photographer. Without [...]
Dream Big!
The first step: Dream big!
Dream Big and Pray Bold (Joel Osteen)
Dream Big! & Be Bold (Asara Lovejoy)
Dream Big & Act Bold (Dr. Katie)
Are you ready to dream big and pray, Be, or act bold? Or even all three? Your form of prayer may [...]
The Leadership Of Women
Do women make good leaders?
Today’s focus is on not about who is a better leader. We need both male and female characteristics to lead well. Here’s why women can be top-notch leaders and managers that engage and motivate their staff.
In [...]
Gathering Creative Nuggets
As you go about your day, do you think about what you need to create your next masterpiece?
Many artists do. When do you find inspiration throughout your daily tasks? Some creative folks sit down in the wee hours of the morning and pound out [...]
Orders To Go: Disorders!
Orders to go and eating disorders.
Orders to go is a such a great invention and so helpful, especially when we have super busy days or we are celebrating a happy occasion; no time to cook or prepare a meal not to mention that so often we crave [...]
The Weight Battle: Are You In The Fight?
Spring brings to mind new beginnings and fresh starts.
It is a time to take a look at all the old stuff that is weighing us down or creating a barrier to new, healthier experiences. As I cleaned my garage the other weekend and certain rooms [...]
Beginner’s Mind
The mind of the true Master is really “Beginner’s Mind.”
When I passed my test, my Master gave me a beautiful, deep, rich, dark black belt. In that moment, I thought it was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen.
It came with a story…
Master [...]
A Very Worthwhile Novel About PTSD
What does it mean to survive war trauma?
If you ask a soldier who has fought in Vietnam, Iraq or Afghanistan, or any of the wars America has been involved in, he or she might tell you that it means, “You came back home alive but not the same.”
They [...]
Opportunity Is Like A Bus
One Comes Along Every Ten Minutes.
I had the privilege of seeing Marianne Williamson in Detroit. She was speaking about her book, The Law of Divine Compensation and talked about missed opportunities.
She believes that they are not missed forever, [...]
How I Made Weight Loss Surgery Work For Me – Part 3
The final two personality types.
In Part 1 and 2 of this article, we discussed how important mindset can be in raising your chances of success with weight loss surgery, and how your personality type can affect your chances of success beyond [...]
How To Get Your Creativity Unstuck
When you have trouble feeling creative it may mean you’re stuck in the rut of prejudging your work.
What is creativity anyway? For each of us there is a definition of what being creative means. Every one can define creativity in their own [...]
My Two Cents On Sheryl Sandberg And “Lean In”
Sheryl Sandberg’s new book “Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Win” is getting quite a bit of attention these days.
I decided to see what all the fuss was about. I bought Lean In and downloaded it to my Kindle. I liked it. [...]
How Free Are You?
Are you living your life or the life someone else thinks you should live?
This is an important question to ask yourself because believe it or not if you aren’t aware of this problem, it could happen to you!
In life we are surrounded by [...]
Success Is Such An Elusive Word
“Success” is an elusive word, simply because it means different things to different people.
Believe it or not, I’ve met some of the most successful people in my psychology practice who actually consider themselves “failures” because [...]
How I Made Weight Loss Surgery Work For Me – Part 2
So what does your personality type have to do with choosing the type of weight loss surgery that will work for you?
In a word – EVERYTHING!
There are many types of personality assessment systems that offer insight into human behavior and [...]
Calling All Angels! (Yes, that means you.)
When was the last time you saw one? An angel, that is?
“You can sometimes see the angels. Those you can see, hear, touch, learn from, and grow with, are called Earth Angels. They are the Love of God, embodied. Those you cannot see [...]
5 Ways To Live Stress-Free
Stress happens.
However, you do not have to allow stressful situations to implode your peace of mind. You can manage stress and the events that may precipitate stress for you which are personal to your personality. There are definite coping [...]
Too Many Minds…The Art Of Focus
Did you see “The Last Samurai” with Tom Cruise?
Just in case…
There’s a fabulous scene that knocks all the mystery out of the seemingly complex philosophy of the ancient masters and shines a bright light on The Art of Focus.
Cruise [...]
Discover Ingredients For A Fulfilling Relationship
Whether you are in a relationship or looking for one, you’ve probably noticed something rather obvious.
Not all of us are looking for the exact same things in a love relationship. Most of us have unique priorities when it comes to what we [...]
Be Humble Enough To Learn Something Every Day
Become a lifelong learner.
Sam Parker, founder of GiveMore.com, has a lot of great ideas on how to create your life and career success. I really like what he has to say about the importance of lifelong learning. Check it out…
“Focus [...]
How I Made Weight Loss Surgery Work For Me – Part 1
It was one of the toughest, yet most rewarding decisions of my life.
It was the decision to stop trying to solve my weight problem on my own and undergo weight loss surgery – and if I had it to do all over again, I’d make the same [...]
The Year Of Dream Fulfillment
Do you believe in miracles?
Do you believe in miracles is your life? If not, why not?
We have often been trained to believe that miracles are something out of the ordinary, when in fact, they are the things we have asked for in our lives that [...]
Shine Bright Like A Diamond
Diamonds are the most coveted gem on earth.
They are a girl’s best friend, a sign of commitment, royalty and wealth, and a thing of beauty. They don’t start off that way. Misshapen, unrefined, and unattractive, carbon has to undergo extreme [...]
Traits Of A Strong Innovative Leader
Being a leader.
“The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humor, but without folly.” [...]
It’s A Perfect Fit!
My Fit Foods – your food fits.
If you separate the words you may translate them into:
My – feelings, experiences, impressions and things that belong to us; my car, my view, my diploma, my paycheck and on and on. The word “my” is [...]
Emotional Cleansing
It’s springtime!
A time for change and growth. I feel a new sense of hope in the air. I sense a new era of ethical behavior and positive “will do” thinking that’s got me excited.
I think the you’ll agree that the path we’ve [...]
When Dating, Keep Your Eye On The Prize
What are your goals?
If you are dating or new to the singles scene and thinking about dating, let me ask you this: What are your goals? Are you looking for a life partner? Companionship? A fun sexual relationship? Close your eyes and [...]
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