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Are You Sure You Want That?

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 26, 2014 | 0 Comments

I have wanted a white 7 series BMW since I was in junior high school. Even after over 20 years of production of new models I still want the same car. No ifs, and, or buts – the white BMW 750Li is for me. I don’t want tinted windows or lots of chrome and I […]

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Still Under Construction

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 22, 2014 | 0 Comments
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What Are You Fantastic At?

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 19, 2014 | 0 Comments

Many interviewers still ask some form of the questions “what do you consider one of your weaknesses” or “what one area where you seek improvement is”. In my opinion, these are two very different questions. There are some things I’m fantastic at, some things I’m good at, and some things that I just don’t do […]

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I Was Born For This!

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 17, 2014 | 0 Comments

People almost always express one of two ideas when they find out that I have a Master’s degree in social work; (1) They think I’m a counselor or therapist; or (2) They think I snatch children from their families and put them in foster care. This isn’t an exaggeration. What comes to mind when you […]

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Love Yourself First

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 14, 2014 | 0 Comments

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!  I have an everyday religion that works for me. Love yourself first, and everything else falls into line.  -Lucille Ball Beauty is when you can appreciate yourself. When you love yourself, that’s when you’re most beautiful.  -Zoe Kravitz   Don’t forget to show yourself some extra love today!!

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Here She Is!

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 12, 2014 | 0 Comments

Packaged For Success specializes in personal empowerment, career development, program management, and youth investment. We help women reclaim their power, dream bigger dreams, achieve success on their own terms.   Today, I want to introduce the Packaged For Success logo…HERE SHE IS!!What do you think of our logo? I would love to hear your feedback. […]

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Stop Hiding, Nicki Part II

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 10, 2014 | 0 Comments

What are the last 3 compliments you received…from anyone? It doesn’t matter if your five year old told you how delicious dinner tasted, your significant other told you how great you looked in your little black dress, or your boss thanked you for always meeting deadlines ahead of schedule. Have you thought of the compliments? […]

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Eliminate Self-Defeating Thoughts

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 7, 2014 | 0 Comments

  Eliminating self-defeating thoughts is a daily journey that requires persistence, patience, and practice.  Here are four steps to aid you in the process of moving away from negative thinking toward more positive thoughts.   Step 1 Record – Notice your thoughts.  Get a small journal and record your negative thoughts for 48 hours.  Yes, […]

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Where Is The Real You?

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 5, 2014 | 0 Comments

Authentic = not false or copied; genuine Human beings are created to live in groups.  We are social creatures who want to be loved and accepted.  We live in a world that bombards us with its standards of beauty, success, and normalcy.  You may have been called odd or different more times than you care […]

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