Creative Success Depends on Long View
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In this podcast, we feature author Taylor Marsh, who [read more]
Do Not Let Your Friends Pressure You Into Getting Married
I have many friends who pressure me to get into a relationship and to get married right away.
I believe that getting married because your friends and relatives get on your case is a big mistake. Here are six tips on how I deal with my friends [...]
Mercury In Retrograde…A Turn Of Events Part Two
In the last post, I briefly described the vibe of a Mercury in retrograde in the Water Sign of Cancer.
Well, we’re already in the guise of the energy of this retrograde. But how will it affect each astrological sign? Read on…
Mercury [...]
Mommy, Why Are Your Legs Hairy?
In my book, Stephany’s Style Secrets: 7 Steps to Live and Dress Your Best, I titled chapter one, Love Yourself No Matter What.
You can’t look your best or live your best until you love yourself first, and part of loving yourself is keeping [...]
Mercury In Retrograde…A Turn Of Events Part One
Mercury in retrograde in the Water sign of Cancer is soon upon us.
Even though the actual dates are June 26-July 20, all retrogrades are felt one week prior to one week after their scheduled turn of events. What is a Mercury in retrograde and [...]
Podcast: Protect Your Business From Corruption
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Attorney & Consultant, Thomas Fox, is an internationally recognized expert on anti-bribery and anti-corruption. He has authored two books on the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), his latest entitled Best Practices Under [...]
Three Actions Of Highly Productive Creators
We can all have those days when we just can’t get things done.
There may be too many distractions or we’re just too darn distractible. Either way you can use these three actions to work smarter and be most productive. Get to work.
Don’t [...]
When Facing Cancer, Compassionate, Caring Touch Matters
I first heard the word cancer when I was nine.
No, it was not pertaining to a grandparent or an elderly family friend. It pertained to my cousin, who was 11. She aspired to become a doctor.
She knew this was her calling since she was five. She [...]
Life Is Not Fair – Why Bother?
A client of mine asked an interesting question one day.
She had been feeling ill and dealing with the question of what was wrong. She asked me, “What is the point of trying to eat healthy food, exercising regularly, and generally living a [...]
Lots Of Laughs & Some Great Career Advice: The Internship
I saw “The Internship” with Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson over the weekend.
No, it’s not a sequel to “The Wedding Crashers.” It’s even better. It’s a buddy flick set on the Google campus.
It also incorporates some well-established [...]
Podcast: Presidential Leadership & The Bureaucratic State.
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Political Analyst & Professor, Dr. Frank M. Sorrentino, is the author of several books including his latest Presidential Leadership and The Bureaucratic State.
Dr. Sorrentino analyzes the various theories of presidential leadership [...]
Conversations With The Tuesday Night Girls: Speak At Your Own Risk!
As a baby boomer, I cannot count the number of times that I’ve used 20th Century vernacular to describe a thing or a situation that has caused deep frowns on the face of my Generation “X” daughter.
One Tuesday night, we girls [...]
Is There Justice For GI Jane?
Do you remember the hardships Demi Moore’s character went through to become the first woman to join Navy Special Forces in the 1997 film GI Jane?
The torment, the sacrifice and the even the frustration any woman endures to measure up to men [...]
We All Have Handicaps: What I Learned From The One Armed Handyman
We all have handicaps – some are more visible than others.
I walked into an office building at 6pm. The first thing I noticed was that there was a guy doing construction at the entrance.
The second thing I noticed was that it was 6pm! Don’t [...]
What Else Is Possible?
How excited are you about your life?
Is there anything you want to change? Would finding what else is possible change your life for the better?
Tony Robbins says, If you want better answers, ask better questions!
So what kinds of questions do [...]
The Icon Of Positivity
I recently attended the graduation at my son’s school in Conshocken, Pa.
It is called AIM Academy and is a school for learning differences. Although my son was not graduating, I went to hear Dr. Ned Hallowell, a child psychiatrist and expert [...]
Music For The Soul! Beauty To The Eye! Words And The Spirit!
Creativity at its highest peak!
I’ve been fortunate to attend one of the most delightful events last Friday in Hollywood,California, at the famous Morrison Hotel.
It was simply spectacular and dedicated to the latest album “Everything changes” [...]
Some Times We Only Need Patient Witnessing
Sometimes, being patiently witnessed will heal our wounds.
Sometimes, being quietly embraced will solve our difficulties. Being loved instead of labeled with a psychological diagnosis can be the quickest kind of therapy.
What an honor it was [...]
The Power Nap
For decades, I’ve found that it’s really refreshing to follow my body’s clues and take that late afternoon siesta.
For whatever reason, like clockwork, I start to shut down around 3 PM, and I found over the years that if I don’t follow [...]
Podcast: How To Eliminate Chronic Knee Pain
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Bill Parravano is an internationally renowned instructor, speaker, and author of several books including, The Comfort Zone and Stop Your Knee Pain Now! His upcoming book, Knees For Life will be released July 11, 2013.
In [...]
Thoughts On A Milestone Birthday
Don’t panic; you haven’t missed my birthday.
It’s still two months away so there is plenty of time to shop. But it’s a milestone number (if anyone asks, I’m 50) and my husband is retiring in a couple of weeks so I am feeling reflective.
I’m [...]
Top 5 Things Not To Say To A Cancer (Sun Or Rising Sign)
As the Earth orbits around the sun you turn the pages on the calendar.
Depending upon the exact longitude and latitude, the sun signs rotate as well, so that approximately the third week of each month we enter a new Astrological sign and constellation. [...]
NJ Bill S2828 Right Arrow, Wrong Target
Very recently New Jersey Governor, Chris Christie, approved a Bill (S2828) allotting some 2 million dollars to allow several counties to enforce mental health treatment via the court system.
In other words, individuals suffering with psychosis [...]
Beliefs & Separation
Have you ever asked someone to agree to disagree?
How difficult is it to actually agree to disagree? I have had such a hard time with this concept in the past. It was maddening not to be able to persuade the other person that my belief was the [...]
Feng Shui Aspects For June And July 2013
Wow, what a whirlwind year this has been for me!
The year of transformation is an understatement. I sold my primary home in Utah and I am now living in my RV until September when I will move to my condo in Mesquite.
We cannot get into our new [...]
Digital Detox? Just Put The Phone Away!
Want to ruin a nice walk, dinner out, or scenic drive with your significant other?
Pull out the phone, tablet or laptop. We know it, and yet we do it anyway, all the time and in nearly every situation. We are on the verge of being alone even [...]
It’s Time To End Your War Against Hollywood
Today’s entertainment news seems to be filled with conflict.
There’s the Jennifer Aniston versus Angelina Jolie/Brad Pitt saga, the war against the Kardashians, and the public’s turning against Gwyneth Paltrow and Anne Hathaway, just to [...]
Is Success Really That Hard?
I was at the gym and I overheard a conversation the other day- a negative conversation.
From gas prices and the economy, to layoffs, this person was complaining about everything.
This person defeated himself. The economy didn’t defeat him. [...]
The Midlife Sage Says: Colonoscopies Redefine The Term “Old Farts”
The good news: I lost several pounds in 24 hours.
The bad news: a stranger inserted a camera at least a mile up my fanny and then she charged me $1,500 for the privilege. But the procedure known as a colonoscopy could save my life.
Because I [...]
Podcast: I Love You But I Can’t Stand You Right Now
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Psychologist, Dr. Trevicia Williams, is the author of the book There Are Pearls In The Pain of Every Experience, and Founder of the charity, Real Beauty Inside Out, where she offers the free workshop I Love You But I Can’t [...]
Podcast: Guiding Military Parents In School Choice
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Frederick Birkett Ed.M is a Professor at the University of Hawaii’s College of Education and author of The Military Parent’s Guide to Public, Private, and Charter Schools.
This podcast discusses the unique circumstances affecting [...]
Podcast: Looking For Love In All The Wrong Places
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Relationship Coach, Ida Greene Ph.D. is the author of 20 books and her latest is Looking for Love In All the Wrong Places.
Dr. Greene’s philosophy about life is “if it can be done, I can do it”. She feels there [...]
The Parental Balancing Act
I recently read an editorial in Philadelphia Magazine about parents demanding too little from their children.*
The author opined “we have caved in to the foolish idea that being a good parent means being nice to our children, and making their [...]
What Does Gratitude Mean To You?
Ever thought about the power of gratitude, seriously?
We should be thankful for all that we have.
If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never have enough to be happy.
For years, I thought and read about gratitude but never [...]
Podcast: Soul Recovery – 12 Keys To Healing Addiction
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Ester Nicholson, author of Soul Recovery – 12 Keys to Healing Addiction, has been a celebrated vocalist for big names such as Rod Stewart, Bette Midler, Faith Hill, Beyoncé and Barbra Streisand and is now an acclaimed author [...]
Podcast: Master The Art Of Dating
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Relationship expert, Jacqueline Nichols, is a Professional Matchmaker and creator of Intuitive Matchmaking Agency.
Jacqueline discusses how to master the art of dating so you can find your perfect match. Is it true that opposites [...]
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