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It’s In Good Hands – Your Own

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 3, 2014 | Comments Off on It’s In Good Hands – Your Own

How many times have you heard someone say “take responsibility for your life”? How many people have said that to you? No matter how true, it isn’t always an empowering statement. Let me be clear that I’m not a fan of spoon feeding people what they want to hear or sugar coating the truth, however, […]

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How Will You Get There?

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 28, 2014 | Comments Off on How Will You Get There?

Gaining clarity about your wants and priorities is essential to success. It’s time to get out of your head and go from fuzzy ideas and wishful thinking to achievement. Setting goals helps you clarify what you want and what you need to do to accomplish it.   Write your goals (on paper or electronically). Putting […]

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Are You Sure You Want That?

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 26, 2014 | Comments Off on Are You Sure You Want That?

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 | Comments Off on Still Under Construction
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What Are You Fantastic At?

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 19, 2014 | Comments Off on What Are You Fantastic At?

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 | Comments Off on I Was Born For This!

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 | Comments Off on Love Yourself First

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 | Comments Off on Here She Is!

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 | Comments Off on Stop Hiding, Nicki Part II

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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