Stop Using Bandages and Fix the Problem

Unless you’ve been extremely lucky, you probably know what it’s like to hurt yourself: think of a paper cut, a skinned knee, or a burned finger. And like any responsible person, I’m sure you quickly covered your wound with an adhesive bandage so it could heal. A bandage covers up the part of you that’s…

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Link Roundup: Oh Bother, I’m Sick

Hey there! This has been a bit of a lazy weekend for me. I’m all for “intentional boredom” or consciously being lazy to recharge yourself. Unfortunately, I am experiencing forced laziness. You see, I have a cold. And I’m such a baby about it. I’d much rather be keeping busy, running errands, or doing something…

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You Are Not a Victim

We’ve all had bad things happen to us. It’s part of the human experience. Maybe you’ve experienced the death of a loved one. Maybe you’ve suffered a violent attack or accident. Maybe you’ve been accused of something you did not do. Maybe you’ve had your heart broken too many times to count. Maybe you were…

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Chip Away at Your Blocks to Uncover the Real You

When the famous Italian Renaissance sculptor, painter, and poet Michelangelo was asked how he made his statue of David, he supposedly said that he did not create David from the stone; rather, he saw David in the stone and merely chipped away at the unneeded pieces until David emerged. That’s a beautiful visual, isn’t it?…

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Uplevel Your Business Live! Retreat: Advice, Friendship, and Dancing

What do entrepreneurs, tennis-shoe-wearing fish, and Flo Rida’s “Club Can’t Handle Me” have in common? They were all a part of Christine Kane’s Uplevel Your Business Live! Retreat! Last week, I flew to Atlanta to attend the retreat and learn more about how to kickstart my coaching business. I met dozens of fabulous women (and…

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Who Do You Think You Are? Time for an Ego Smackdown

When you decide to make a big change in your life, you’ll face many obstacles. Sometimes it feels like there are a thousand voices telling you that you’re no good and your choices are wrong. And the worst voices are the ones in our own minds. What do those voices say to you? You think…

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Life Lessons From the Pacific Northwest

Do you ever have one of those vacations where you come home and feel like you need a vacation from the vacation? Yeah, I just had one of those. Don’t get me wrong—I love going on vacation. But it’s still great to return home to my family and my nice, comfy bed. Two weeks ago,…

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