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Mental Chatter Can Lead to Clarity

January 21, 2015 by

Mental chatter can lead to clarity. Today I had more than my share of chatter and needed some mental clarity. I found out that some important aspects of my upcoming book were not in order, this was news to me! Panic for a few minutes. Then, a bit of self-pity and distraction thrown in for good … [Read more...]

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Validation – Internal or External?

December 31, 2014 by

Article by Debra Oakland Validation - internal or external? Do you need to feel validated and if so, how and why? I like to think of internal as living from the inside out, external - living from the outside in. Many people look to others for a sense of self-worth. It starts in childhood and … [Read more...]

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In Pursuit of Positivity

November 30, 2014 by

In pursuit of positivity, do you feel like you need to put your umbrella up to protect yourself from negativity swirling around you, especially when you are exuding positive vibes? We all have days like that. Negativity can drizzle, rain and pour out of people, places and things. Instead of an … [Read more...]

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What is YOUR Truth?

October 31, 2014 by

What is your truth? We all have one. How would you describe yourself if asked? We see ourselves in a different light than those around us because we present parts of ourselves that suit moment by moment interactions. Through individual perspective people come to know us, but our truth always shines … [Read more...]

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Dedication to The Triad of You!

September 30, 2014 by

When you adopt a positive attitude toward challenges you become dedicated to self improvement and well-being. Dedication encompasses commitment, follow through, perseverance and oftentimes some good old fashioned elbow grease. There are so many layers to dedication, but let's focus on self … [Read more...]

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