Having just returned home from the re-open house of our community workout facility, with it being just the third week of January, the main observation – many of us are still committed to our New Year Resolution. According to most recent research about resolution effectiveness just 64% of us who make resolutions make it beyond the first month. Kind of demotivating isn’t … [Read more...] about Short Guide to Easy Ways to Succeed with New Habits
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Very Inspiring Blogger Award to Kick off the New Year
If I had left Facebook (something I consider now and then) I would likely have not received this timely notice about this blogging nomination from one of my long time online friends. I feel so grateful that Biba Pedron, nominated me for the writing I do. Biba is The Connection Queen. I met her in an online speed-networking venue that is no longer open. It was one of the most … [Read more...] about Very Inspiring Blogger Award to Kick off the New Year
The decision to publish a book: when a publisher finds a writer
It is encouraging for me to continue to be ahead with my delivery of chapters and book images for the publisher. Thank you all following this adventure for the continued questions about the publishing process. One question I am often asked is, “Why didn’t you self-publish?” Being a personal answer this is likely to be different than every author. In 1998 I self-published … [Read more...] about The decision to publish a book: when a publisher finds a writer
Why An Introvert Needs The Dreaded “V” Word: Vulnerability
"V" is for Vulnerability. Most of us are conditioned to shield ourselves from vulnerability, especially as Introverts. The fear is that if we open ourselves up, we will invite unwanted criticism. This is a real possibility but more likely is the opposite: Praise or at the very least understanding. Here is an example from my own life. I used to get really frustrated … [Read more...] about Why An Introvert Needs The Dreaded “V” Word: Vulnerability
The Introvert’s Inner Critic: Don’t Let it Block Your Success
Introverts face specific challenges with their inner critics. Don’t let your inner critic sabotage your business confidence and success. Discover how to transform your inner critic into a supportive internal business coach. Once you understand the potentially positive power of your inner critic and practice proven tools, you’ll easily and rapidly transform your internal censor … [Read more...] about The Introvert’s Inner Critic: Don’t Let it Block Your Success
Do You Really Want To Go From Introvert To Extrovert Just Because You Can?
For me – being happy in life and a fast tracker to business success is a regular intention. I'm not sure when either started but I think about, meditate on and am blessed to have both happiness and success in my life. I've never sought to be popular. That kind of recognition isn't important for me. And, I'm not much of a joiner. In my local business I've been a member of one … [Read more...] about Do You Really Want To Go From Introvert To Extrovert Just Because You Can?