Do the footwork and stay out of the results
Do the footwork and stay out of the results. Do the footwork and stay out of the results. That’s what you’d see on any given day if thought bubbles appeared over my head. For instance, I’m thinking it right now because I want to write a blog post that resonates and is useful to you. […]
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What one result do you most want to achieve in the next 90 days?
I’m not trying to nag. At the same time, I want to hold you accountable for your goals. You said you want ____ [go ahead, fill in the blank]. Maybe you want to launch a blog or leave a soul-sapping job. Maybe your goal is to declutter your house or re-enter the dating world. Or […]
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A daily dose of saying no will make you happier
Have you said no today? If not, why not? We have to start saying no if we want to be intentional about our lives. Let’s unpack that statement because “intentional about our lives” might sound vague or New Agey. Not that there’s anything wrong with New Agey. But I know phrases like living intentionally and living […]
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Will this matter a year from now?
Richard Carlson wrote: Ask yourself this question: ’Will this matter a year from now?’ You get stuck in traffic or make a mistake at work. The project is delayed or you have an argument with your spouse. The client bails or your inbox is overflowing. Carlson wants you to stop sweating the small stuff by […]
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How to stop planning and start doing
Planning comes easy for many. Vision setting. 90-day business plans. Desire maps. All the scheming and dreaming. You plan your year and your month and your day. But sometimes… you get stuck in the planning. You plan to build, but don’t build. You plan to launch, but don’t launch. You keep planning, but never actually […]
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If you are a magnet, what are you attracting?
You’ve seen a magnet at work. Such a seemingly ordinary bit of iron. In fact, you probably have at least one clinging to your refrigerator right now. But that ordinary thing is really quite something when you think about it. It’s able to hold that family calendar or funny photo to your refrigerator because its […]
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Awareness is easy. Action is hard.
It’s much easier to linger in awareness Than get into action Awareness is easy It almost seems to happen to us The light bulb goes on And we can see With new eyes If we’re open and curious The Aha! moment comes There is no heavy lifting We ease into awareness It almost seems to […]
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How do you want to work, play, love and live?
I love asking people to describe their ideal day. What time it starts. How they greet the day. Their morning routine. I love to hear about the adventure they would make of their day. The work they would get lost in. Their creative pursuits. How they would contribute. All the ways they would connect. How […]
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Mini Mission—Set a daily intention
I believe in the power of thoughts, which is why I set a daily intention. I think of an intention as “done on purpose” thinking. And so setting a daily intention is deliberately deciding what I want for the day. Not like getting items on a To Do list done. Or working toward my goals. […]
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The how will be revealed
We don’t always know the smooth, straight path forward. We may not know it will take 42 steps, in this order, done this way. We often see only the destination in our mind’s eye when a journey begins. We don’t fully see the way or understand the means and manner. It’s OK. It’s OK some […]
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The day I decided to move to Sweden
A few months ago I decided to move to Sweden. It was during the summer heatwave and the thought of a cooler climate sounded so appealing. As did being someplace more urban. I liked the idea of downsizing too. After all, Sweden is the birthplace of IKEA—the master at utilizing every inch of space with […]
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Here are 4 steps for intentional living
I’m in the life design business. While I’m not an expert on anyone’s life but my own, I AM an expert at facilitating individuals through the process of intentional life design. Why intentional living? Because it’s a game changer. It’s a line in the sand between half living and a life fully lived. It’s the […]
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Are you waiting to hear back about something you really want?
It’s easy to wait for things to happen. Hope they’ll happen. Pray for them. Wait for better health and fitness. Less stress or more money. Wait for career fulfillment or a better job. Creativity and engagement. Wait for fun or some free time. Better communication and closeness. Wait for a spark of passion. What are you doing […]
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Have you ever set a DUMB goal?
You’ve probably heard of SMART goals—those that are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. Some say goals crafted within the parameters of SMART make us play it too safe and keep us coloring inside the lines. Welcome to DUMB goals That’s where DUMB goals come into play. There are different interpretations for what constitutes a […]
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Are you the leader of your life?
The other day someone said to me, You’ve got it all figured out. While I appreciated the generosity of the thought, I was uncomfortable at the same time. My anti-guru warning light went on. I most certainly don’t have it all figured out. I don’t have all the answers. No one does. In fact, a […]
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