Tag archive for "joy"

Midday Break: Smile at Someone

Life, Quotes

Midday Break: Smile at Someone

2 Comments 02 September 2010

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” ~ Leo F. Buscaglia I’m a realist. I know that everyone is busy and has lots going on. [...]

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Get Up and Dance Tonight

Balance

Get Up and Dance Tonight

No Comments 23 August 2010

It’s a Monday night, but that’s no reason not to get up and dance. Single, married, dating, with kids or without, crank up some music and dance around your house. Dancing, whether we have rhythm or not, is a great way to boost our heart rate, lift our spirits, and connect with ourselves through movement. [...]

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What to Wear? A Smile is Our Best Accessory

Self-Love, Style

What to Wear? A Smile is Our Best Accessory

No Comments 20 August 2010

The weekend is here, and you may have parties, dates, picnics, or just a trip to the supermarket planned. I often used to stress over just figuring out “what to wear”, what would “flatter my figure” best, and spent more time planning that than focusing on having fun and connecting with others. I’m sure you [...]

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How Do You Define “Success”?

Life

How Do You Define “Success”?

No Comments 20 August 2010

A woman emailed me, and wrote: I’m thinking about becoming a coach. I saw your website, and you look pretty successful. I was just curious if you make a lot of money, or if it’s just a ‘feel good’ job. What’s the average salary? If you know how I can find this out, please write [...]

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Midday Break: Write a Love Letter

Style

Midday Break: Write a Love Letter

No Comments 19 August 2010

There’s something about writing out our feelings that is inspiring, cathartic, and connects us on a deeper level.  Today, take a 5 minute break to write a “love” letter. Pure and simple. It can be to anyone – your partner, your best friend, your mom, your dad, your children, your first influential school teacher, your [...]

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8 Small Gestures You Can Do to Brighten Someone’s Day

Life

8 Small Gestures You Can Do to Brighten Someone’s Day

1 Comment 04 August 2010

I went for my morning coffee, and a complete stranger completely made my day. She gave me a huge grin, and said she liked my shoes! I immediately smiled back, and complimented her on her handbag. I know, these are little things, but this quick exchange between two strangers really made us both smile… It [...]

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Seeing Things for the First Time

Balance, Life

Seeing Things for the First Time

1 Comment 29 July 2010

“A blimp! A blimp, mommy!! I can’t believe it’s flying above our house!! It’s SOOOO cool!!!” Millana sang and danced around the yard with EJ jumping and following behind, chiming in with “Whoa! Wow! A blimp!!” It was genuine excitement for the Verizon advertisement that flew above our house, and it was absolutely priceless.

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What Inspires You?

Life, Quotes

What Inspires You?

No Comments 28 July 2010

What Inspires You? The word “inspire” means to stimulate an action, to elicit, to bring about, to motivate. But, if you dig a little deeper into the definition, “inspire” really means to “breathe life into” – so, let me rephrase my question, what breathes life into you? What fills you with passion, energy, contentment, peace?

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