Creative Success Depends on Long View
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How To Have The Perfect Relationship
The other day I was talking with a friend about the long string of boyfriends I’ve had, and how I keep going back to the same guy.
Not literally, of course. I’m not that addicted to pain. What I mean is, when one relationship fails, I go [...]
Have You Found Your Talent?
Is talent born with you or is it made?
Actually, we are born with talent. Sometimes, it is hard for most to identify it. Could it be right under our nose and we don’t even recognize it?
Perhaps, if we listen to others when they tell [...]
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 [...]
Will The Lunar Eclipse Make You Nuts?
The Lunar Eclipse on April 25, at 5 degrees of Scorpio, will be a marker of where you are with your desires and owning up to your responsibilities.
Not only that, but the planet Saturn–that represents authority, karma, discipline, denial, [...]
How To Manage Your Anxieties Of Being On TV And The Radio
As an author of a managing fear book, I have been on a few TV and Radio Programs.
Being on TV or on radio can be very exciting, however many people get anxious and sometimes fearful of being in the media spot light. Here are some suggestions [...]
Hidden Messages
Victoria’s got a secret, but it’s out now and for parents, it’s not good.
Well I’m not a parent, but I do work with many parents and their children, and Victoria’s Secret (among other clothing manufacturers) seem [...]
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 [...]
How I Managed The Fear Of Losing My Job
For 20 years I had a rough time getting through each day.
It was scary and very tough especially during the week because I had to go to work the next day.
How will I be able to go to work and do my job when my fears and anxiety are overwhelming [...]
What Should I Know About Mobile Cybercrime?
The internet has dissolved the geographical boundaries and technological limitations that have constrained organized crime in the past.
We now live with crime syndicates based in Russia, espionage sponsored by Asian nation-states, and botnets [...]
Book Review: “Ribbit!” By Rodrigo Folgueira, Illustrated By Poly Bernatene
“Ribbit!”
A group of frogs hears a familiar sound coming from a very unfamiliar source in their pond. Who is this pink intruder? Does this pig think he’s a frog? Is he mocking us? How dare he imitate us! What does he want, anyway? After [...]
Social Media Success Linked To Basic Communications Skills
Social media isn’t new, but it’s probably a lot older than you’d imagine.
Think ancient drawings etched in rock and shared cave to cave. Think Flinterest.
The challenge for communications professionals who remember TV before 1,200 channels [...]
Advice To Those With Learning Disabilities Transitioning To Life
It’s that time of year for new beginnings.
Spring is upon us; commencement is around the corner; and it’s a time for a new lease on life. However, if you have a physical or learning disability or have a child with a physical or learning [...]
What’s Age Got To Do With it?
Has anyone ever said to you, “Boy, you look great. You’re how old?”
That must make you feel really good, since nobody wants to look his/her real age. But what if you’ve heard the opposite. “I’m so sorry; [...]
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. [...]
SUSPECT: A Thrilling Tail Of Trust & Faith
Robert Crais’ new thriller SUSPECT arrived in the typical yellow-brown package.
I slipped the book out of the crystal bubble interior, gently cracking my copy open to the first page. I instantly discovered that SUSPECT was anything but typical. [...]
Running From Danger: Terror Across The Boston Marathon Finish Line
A marathon is a grueling experience for those partaking in it; a stressful event for those watching it; and a lengthy one for everyone involved.
Brave Americans ran, not only in the Boston Marathon, but for their lives.
As we watch the tapes [...]
The Life & Times Of The Coffin Man
In a Vermont parking lot on Lake Champlain, I stood astride my touring bicycle waiting for the ferry.
In the corner of the parking lot, a buckboard wagon stood silently in the shade. It featured a shortened harness on the front, along with [...]
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, [...]
Top 3 Mistakes To Avoid When Launching Your First Product
Launching your first product online is definitely a huge task.
After spending weeks or even months putting your talents into an awesome little package you are now ready to launch it to the world. You’ve invested more than your fair share of [...]
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 [...]
Buyer Beware: Is It A Distrustful Or Distasteful App?
Malicious applications.
Categorized as viruses, they are generally developed by criminals with the intention of gathering personal information to commit some form of identity theft.
Currently, there are upwards of approximately 40,000 malicious [...]
5 Ways To Find Spring Love & Romance
Are you a single midlife woman hoping to find love?
Good news – your chances improve as the weather warms up. Spring into romance with these five simple methods to meet more men.
1. Try something new! In midlife, it’s easy to get stuck [...]
You Are Fine My Dear, Forget What The Psychology Book Said
Enjoy taking a warm steam-bath full of vanilla and honeysuckle?
Imagine vines of these flowers and pods around you, favorite music playing in the background. Delicious, yes? Maybe you’re more active. Your equivalent might be a brisk bike ride, [...]
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 [...]
3 Healthy Habits For Releasing Negative Emotions
When was the last time you scheduled an “emotional work out session”?
If you’re like most people, you probably don’t think much about your emotions, but rather respond or react to them as life happens. Finding ways to manage your [...]
Think Outside The Lunchbox
Is your child really eating the lunch you packed or something else?
Millions of parents around the world pack what they consider to be a healthy lunch for their child. The question is, “Is your child eating their packed lunch or something [...]
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 [...]
The Fight Against Stress
As the chest pains increased my daughter decided to take me to the emergency room at the local hospital.
The first thing the ER nurse asked me was, “Do you have stress in your life?” If I wasn’t in so much pain I probably would have said, [...]
Not Magnifying Difficulty
We cause our own distress if we magnify the difficulty of our tasks.
Our tasks are already real: there is no need to magnify them. Our language should not make hills into mountains. Making mountains out of hills is a habit to avoid. Refusing [...]
Divorce Or Stay Together For The Kids? A Personal Perspective For Parents
Divorce is a highly emotional topic.
When children are involved the consequences are far more dramatic – and, not surprisingly, so are our opinions. I know there are many people who sincerely believe that no divorce is a good divorce. They [...]
Rutgers Players Didn’t Need Bullying
Look no further than the earnest face of Louisville guard Kevin Ware to learn the real lesson of the Rutgers basketball fiasco.
Ware, you’ll (painfully) remember, is the player who crashed to the ground with a compound fracture so gruesome, [...]
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 [...]
Shopping For Your Bridal Gown Online: Is It A Do Or Don’t?
Today, we can’t imagine our lives without the Internet.
It’s convenient People use it to do everything from banking to taking college classes with a few clicks of a mouse. It frees us to live our lives in actual reality.
For [...]
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