The difference between people who succeed and those who stay stuck often comes down to one thing: how they see failure.

“Think Big, Start Small, Act Now.”

How might you change your networking strategy and build a stronger, better community?

“Always say ‘yes’ and then say ‘how.’”

Have you heard the term “Quitters Day?” It is the second Friday of January and marks the day most people have given up on their New Year’s resolutions.  Maybe you are a quitter, but you don’t need to stay one. You can restart your New Year’s resolution and be successful.  Here’s how.

We’ve all heard the saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” It’s a phrase often recited by parents when their children experience the sting of name-calling or teasing. But words do have the power to build up or tear down.

Wherever you find yourself right now, it is time to say “Hello” to 2025. A new year brings new opportunities. How do you plan to embrace them?

You have likely been working hard all year on your goals, whether personal, professional, or business, you don’t want to lose the momentum you have created.

No, not that “butt” (although that might be a subject for another blog)! I am talking about our use of the word “but.”

If you tell yourself something day after day, what you say is what you will become and, what if those words are negative? Think about how limiting this is. What do you not do or achieve as a result of what you say to yourself?

I love holidays! A house filled with family, laughter, special meals, and storytelling. However, I find this time of year stressful, especially so this year as our house is part of a Christmas house tour. If you are like me, let me share how I plan to get through the holidays.

Yesterday I was at a networking event and found myself saying to someone, “I am dragging today.” Later, I was at a board dinner meeting and found that my smile was not as quick as usual, and my energy level was lower than normal. I didn’t think much about it until I woke up this morning feeling the same way. Do you feel this way sometimes? What can you do?

A mental block is an inability to succeed when you have done so before. As challenging as they are, with three steps, it is possible to overcome a mental block. Let me tell you how.

In life, we all face transitions, whether they’re big moves like switching careers, retiring, or relocating. Sometimes we have a big goal but find it difficult to figure out where to start or we may know how to get started but can’t overcome doubts in our abilities. This is where a life coach can be a game-changer.

How important is it to have old and new friends in our lives and how should we go about cultivating those relationships?

Sometimes being independent means, you don’t want to ask for help when you need to. What are the reasons we won’t ask for help and how should we overcome them?

Do you have a problem solving a problem? You don’t know where to start. The problem seems overwhelming. You are not confident you can solve the problem. Even good problem solvers sometimes have difficulty.

Let’s be real, life can sometimes feel a little boring. The daily grind, the same old routines, it can all blend together until you’re just going through the motions. But don’t worry, shaking things up doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Here are three simple, fun ways to add some spice to your life and break free from the boredom.

From my own experience, I would say that people are afraid of failure or looking foolish. You could choose to stay on the sidelines or take a risk but where should you start? Face your fear head-on. Ask yourself, “What is the worst thing that can happen?”