How to Stop Waiting and START DOING

I’m a huge fan of the animated show The Simpsons. If you hang around me long enough, you’ll hear me insert random catchphrases from the show into my daily conversations. In one classic episode, the bumbling dad of the family, Homer, starts a snow plowing business. “Call Mr. Plow. That’s my name. That name again is…

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How to Be the BEST YOU on Your Own Terms

One of the saddest situations my clients deal with is realizing that the decisions they made years ago have made their present lives worse. For many of them, this included quitting their jobs to take care of their kids. The choice may have been made out of love or what was best for their family…

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If You’d Do It For Your Best Friend, Do It For YOU!

Let’s do a visualization exercise that I lead my clients through when they’re falling into bad habits and giving in to their excuses. Imagine your best friend (someone who doesn’t live with you) is standing at your front door. Her house just burned down, and she only has the clothes on her back. Her kids…

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The Real Reason to Be Your Own Boss

When it comes down to it, the real reason I’m my own boss is because of salad. Let me explain . . .  Back in 2010, I was a book editor working in an enormous skyscraper in downtown Chicago. I wore a suit every day, strutted around in high heels, and felt oh-so-business-y and professional.…

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Why You Should Never Have a Plan B

Imagine your dream life . . .  Feeling good about yourself, surrounded by supportive friends, earning money for doing what you love. Pretty amazing, right? But why do so many of us have a “backup” choice in case we don’t reach our goals and get what we really want? When I work with a coaching…

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Never Say “I Can’t Afford It!” | The Truth About Money

In today’s video, I’m introducing you to the love of my life. She’s blonde, brown-eyed, super sweet, and about 2 feet tall. It’s my dog Skyla! While I probably don’t need an excuse to share pictures of my baby dog (c’mon, she’s beautiful!), but I do have a point . . . and it has…

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Yes, Money CAN Buy Happiness

I firmly believe that anyone who says, “Money can’t buy happiness” has never actually been poor. They’ve never had to make impossible choices for their health and safety. Never had to look at their sad children’s faces when they disappoint them yet again. Never had to “eat sleep” for dinner. Before you go off about all…

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