Not getting what you want?

If there is something in your life that you want and you are upset you don’t have it, I have good news for you. The good news is that you actually already have it…just perhaps not in the exact form you thought it should come in. For example, if you are miserable in your job…

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How to listen to your own advice

G’Day from Australia!! If you read my UPdate a couple weeks ago, you know I came down under because my intuition guided me here. And now that I have been here a week I am so glad I listened to my own internal advice. It’s been a magical experience of synchronicities, opportunities to speak and…

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Why Good Things Come to an End

Have you ever had a situation or relationship that seemed so right end up not working out? Maybe it was a career opportunity that seemed like the perfect fit, a friendship that appeared to be an instant BFF, or a romantic relationship where you were sure they were the “one?” And then it ended.  And…

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Why what you’re good at may not be good for you

A few days ago I was hired to speak to a room full of CEO’s and uber successful entrepreneurs about work/life balance.  I was even introduced as an expert on work/life balance, which made me laugh because I don’t believe in the concept.  It’s totally unreasonable to believe our life can be totally balanced and…

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Manhunt!

Today I have a short story for you with some reminders for living a more peaceful life… Last week I was part of a manhunt – and not the kind that the ladies on The Bachelor are on. This was a real manhunt complete with police helicopters, a helmet wearing swat team, and a K9…

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Are you focused on your capabilities or your possibilities?

Are you ready to look beyond what you currently can think of or know how to do? “Limitations live only in our minds. But if we use our imaginations, our possibilities become limitless.” – Jamie Paolinetti A woman at a seminar I was at last weekend stood up and shared an “aha” moment that I…

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Searching For Motivation

From 3/24/09 Huffington Post Column: Dear Christine, I am struggling with reaching a goal. Since 2004 I have wanted to get my MBA, but there is one thing that keeps me from realizing my dream: the GMAT. I have spent numerous hours and thousands of dollars preparing for the GMAT but have seen minuscule improvement…

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