Professional Development

Have you heard the phrase “if you stay ready you don’t have to get ready”? Have you missed out on opportunities because you were unprepared or not ready? The last time you applied for a job did you have all your employment documents in one place? Was it smooth sailing the last time you applied

Magnitude = great importance or consequence; greatness of size or amount On Monday I decided that the question I would ask myself daily is “have I ever done anything of this magnitude”.  (It’s definitely time to stop playing small.) If the answer is yes then I know that I need to stretch beyond my comfort

Yesterday day was my birthday and I have to admit it was pretty AWESOME, not because I did anything especially thrilling but because life is pretty awesome!  I love the place I’m in mentally, physically, and emotionally.  I’m truly happy in my skin.  My daughter says I’m “coming into my womanhood”! (She is definitely her

ATTITUDE “The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, the education, the money, than circumstances, than failure, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance,

Life is full of ups and downs.  What areas of your life are you experiencing the most growth?  What life areas are you seeing the most challenge? No man is an island.  Whether you are sick, having your best day ever, need an answer to a question, want to brainstorm business ideas, desire a companion

Simply because you are alive I know that someone has hurt you, left you, disappointed you, crossed you, or angered you. After all, we’re only human. Some things may have been accidental and other times bitter and intentional. What happens after the pain is up to you. Are you able to easily let go and

When was the last time you had a big, hearty laugh? It’s time for another one. Finding joy and amusement in life – humor and laughter – can produce a sense of happiness and freedom. Humor and laughter are key ingredients in overall health. Laughter can improve your emotional and physical well- being. Laughter helps

What do you do to break out of a monotonous routine?  How do you rejuvenate and re-energize? What do you do to get your creative juices flowing? Use this checklist to see if you have become a workaholic or caregiver overdue for relaxation or excitement. In the last 60 days have you: Had a vacation

All living things are continually growing. To be truly alive you must keep growing personally, professionally, and socially. If you cease to grow in your thinking, career, or relationships you have begun the decomposition process. Life doesn’t stand still – it is not stagnant. You are either moving forward or moving backwards.   With that

Confidence = full trust; belief in the powers, trustworthiness, or reliability of a person or thing; assurance Self-Confidence = belief in oneself and one’s powers or abilities   It is difficult to achieve any level of success if you lack confidence. How you view yourself directly affects how other people view you. A confident person