The Amazing Power Of Inevitability

iStock_000004124584Small“Champions know that success is inevitable; that there is no such thing as failure, only feedback. They know that the best way to forecast the future is to create it.” ~Michael J. Gelb

I came across a concept today that blew me away in its simplicity and power. I wish I could… Continue Reading…

Travel Boldly With A Fly For Free Guarantee

iStock_000008496856SmallSpecial Note: Today Chris Guillebeau’s new travel membership program, The Travel Hacking Cartel, is available to the public. The first 1000 people to join will get a 14-Day trial membership for only $1.00. Yep, $1.00. Keep reading for more info!

Shift Your Thoughts About Money and Seize Control Of Your Financial Destiny

iStock_000013020109SmallHere’s a strange question, but stop for just a moment and reflect on it. What role does money play in your life? Be completely  honest with yourself. Are you constantly chasing it? Are you always afraid there isn’t enough? Does it intimidate you or confuse you? Does it seem unimportant? Can you never… Continue Reading…

3 Proven Techniques For Releasing Worry And Anxiety

Giant Swallowtail on Hands“For peace of mind, resign as general manager of the universe.”  ~Author Unknown

Try this little exercise for a moment. Think back over all the years of your life and the things that you worried about, anguished over, and ruminated upon for days. Remember the time, energy, and negative emotion spent… Continue Reading…

Recognize Control To Free Yourself For Happiness

Captive behind steel-wire“Happiness is not the absence of problems but the ability to deal with them.” ~Anonymous

Happiness has really been on our minds. Take a look at all of the books and blogs on the topic. Amazon alone has 20, 656 books listed under the word “happiness.” Gretchen Rubin, a fellow blogger and… Continue Reading…

American Parenting: Are We Getting It Right?

Cute boy doing his homeworkYesterday I read an article in the weekend edition of The Wall Street Journal titled, “Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior.” The subtitle read, “Can a regimen of no playdates, no TV, no computer games and hours of music practice create happy kids?”

Of course it grabbed my attention. I’m the mom of three pretty… Continue Reading…

Shake Up Your Weekend: 25 Ways To Beat Winter Doldrums and Have Unmitigated Fun

young beloved couple warming themselves in the winter parkWhat do you have before you this weekend? Maybe you have to take down the tree and put away holiday decorations. You probably have things to clean and organize, bills to pay, errands and other mind-numbing, boring tasks to take care of. It’s the start of the year, so of course you have… Continue Reading…

Why You Should Be A Life-Long Learner

iStock_000006334409Small“All the world is a laboratory to the inquiring mind.”  ~Martin H. Fischer

When I graduated from college, I remember feeling elated that I was done with school and could now go begin living my life. No more all-nighters studying for exams. No more boring professors droning on about mindless topics…. Continue Reading…

36 Ways To Be Irresistibly Attractive

iStock_000005883488SmallDid you land here from StumbleUpon? If so, welcome! Please download my welcome gift to you, a free copy of The Bold Living Starter Kit.

“The secret of attraction is to love yourself. Attractive people judge neither themselves nor others. They are open to gestures of love. They think… Continue Reading…