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How to Get Unstuck

We have heard it a million times, “It is better to give than to receive.” Giving is a vital part of life. When we are a giver, it brings us great happiness and personal satisfaction. Making a difference in the lives of others is something that is important to all of us. But what about receiving?

Accepting someone’s help is as good as giving someone help. Both actions force you to be open and related to other people. Some people find it easier to give than to receive. We almost get embarrassed when we get gifts or when we are acknowledged for something. The problem arises when we really need help and we don’t ask for it. We think we can do it ourselves.… Read the rest

The Power of Losing

I have hundreds of books in my library about how to win, how to achieve your goals and how to attract whatever you want in your life. No one really ever talks about how to lose.

Let’s face it. We all have times in our life when things don’t go as we planned. We don’t always come out on top. How do we deal with these disappointments? How do we stand up, dust ourselves off and walk with our head held high when we feel like moving to another country and changing our name?

Recently, I experienced what I would consider a loss. I registered for a state fitness competition with a group of girls from my gym. Competing in a fitness show was on my bucket list and I wasn’t getting any younger, so I dove right in.… Read the rest

Lost in Your Work? Take a Break and Find Yourself

Last year I had low self-confidence and was very unhappy. I hid behind my work, spending long hours there, often 7 days a week. But the low self esteem and the lack of work-life balance meant that I wasn’t succeeding at work or elsewhere and I stopped communicating and even socializing. I knew it was time for change.

I had savings, a low fixed overhead and it was finally time to take advantage of being single with no children. I felt empowered rather than down and applied for a sabbatical. The only thing to lose was 4 months’ salary. The upside was freedom, time for reading, writing, cooking, entertaining, traveling, meeting new people and free-wheeling without too much of a plan.… Read the rest