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Who inspires you? I believe that we all have a story to tell. Yes, even you. I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that someone will be inspired by your story. Each challenge, accomplishment, and connection allows us to grow learn and grow. Growing means we get bigger, stronger, taller, happier, healthier…you get my […]
Change Is Constant Progress requires evolution. We can learn to embrace and even forecast change but when we refuse to change we have decided to decline. I am in the midst of an intense “purge and declutter” phase right now and as I look through papers and materials that are over a decade old I […]
Grab a pen and paper and read these blog posts for valuable job search tips. My Career Past and Future Get ready to dig deep and think outside the box. Package Your Success A professional portfolio is a visual tool that gives employers, recruiters, scouts, and mentors a complete picture of who you are. Can […]
There’s a saying that “you can tell who a person really is by the books on their bookshelves”. I find truth in that. Books can reveal both who we are and who we are becoming. Let that sink in for a moment. I’m currently reading Daring Greatly by Brene’ Brown and gathering a group to […]
On this past Friday I went to Bishop TD Jakes’ “Instinct” Book Tour ar Jericho City of Praise. If I had to sum it up in one word, that word would be AFFIRMING! There were quite a few things that were confirmed and reconfirmed for me. I departed with greater clarity, confidence, and commitment. […]
“Four steps to achievement: Plan purposefully. Prepare prayerfully. Proceed positively. Pursue persistently.” – William Arthur Ward
Human beings are always growing and developing. Some advancements are big and others are small. The trick is not to discount your wins. What progress have you made in areas that are important to you? Have you learned a new skill, visited a new place, made a new friend, or adapted a healthier diet in […]
Have you ever talked with someone about a concern or issue and felt dismissed? Let me give you an example. If a mother wanted to talk to me about her desire to return to school to get her college degree but expressed concern about her ability to meet the academic demands and be present with […]
What we say to ourselves affects what we feel, think, and do. I talk to myself…regularly! Sometimes my words are motivational and other times I issue a challenge. I even ask myself questions. Do you talk to yourself? I invite you to follow my “Note To Self” pep talks on the Packaged For Success Facebook page. […]