Tag: goals
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đ± The Near Enemy of Connection: Control
Have you ever found yourself trying to create closeness with someoneâonly to realize later that what you were doing was more about managing or fixing them, not truly connecting? This is the heart of what BrenĂ© Brown refers to as a ânear enemy.â These are emotions or actions that appear similar to virtues we value,…
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đż Intentional Pauses in Growth: Making Space for Reflection đż
Recently, I found myself deep in conversation with a few different peopleâeach of us navigating our own pace in this whirlwind we call lifeâwhen a simple but powerful question came up: “When was the last time you were bored?” At first, we laughed. But then, silence. In todayâs world, being âboredâ feels like a luxury,…
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Doing Hard Things: Growth Through Discomfort
Thereâs power in doing hard thingsâthe ones that scare you, stretch you, or stir that little voice inside that whispers âwhat if I canât?â That discomfort? Itâs often the gateway to the exact growth you need. Facing challenges head-on with confidence and intention builds inner strength, resilience, and a deeper trust in yourself. It doesn’t…
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Embracing Renewal: Aligning with the Energy of the Spring Equinox
As the Spring Equinox arrives, we are reminded of the beautiful balance between light and dark, rest and action, reflection and growth. This moment in the year is a natural invitation to reset, realign, and step forward with fresh energyâjust as nature awakens, so too can we. A Time for Reflection and New Beginnings Spring…
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Celebrating International Womenâs Day: Honoring Our Strength, Gratitude, and the Path Forward
Today, we celebrate International Womenâs Day, a time to recognize the incredible strength, resilience, and progress of women around the world. It is a day to honor those who came before usâbold, fearless, and determined to create change. It is also a day to appreciate those who continue to shape the future, including the next…
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The Grief of Growth: Letting Go to Rise Higher
Growth is exhilarating! Itâs the moment you step into your power, break free from limitations, and expand into the version of yourself you were always meant to be. But letâs be realâgrowth isnât always easy. With every exciting transformation, thereâs also a necessary release. You canât step into your next level while holding onto everything…
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We Rise by Lifting Others
This week, I was reminded of the powerful quote: “We rise by lifting others.” â Robert Ingersoll I wholeheartedly believe in the essence of this statement. It serves as a reminder of the importance of community and the profound impact we can have when we uplift and support one another. Through kindness and generosity, mentorship…
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“Quitting Day” and How to Make Strides in ’25
Yesterday, January 10th, is often referred to as “Quitting Day”âthe day when many abandon their New Yearâs resolutions or goals. Itâs startling to think that, on average, people give up after just 10 days. Why does this happen? A few reasons come to mind: When setting a goal or resolutionâwhether at the start of the…
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New Year, New Me? Or New Year, Same Me?
As the new year begins, these two phrases often make their rounds. As I reflect on the year ahead, I find that a little of both resonate with me. At my core, I am still meâmy values, my “bones,” remain steadfast. But how those values manifest in my life can evolve. Personal growth, whether intentional…
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