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Why the Law of Attraction Doesn’t Work

“Waiting around for the Universe to deliver what you want is a waste of time. Using the Law of Attraction to attract things to you requires that you stop waiting around and DECIDE to HAVE the thing you want. Only then do you notice all of the abundance and possibility around you that will help you to reach that objective.”READ»

Getting ready to get ready

Stuck is not a fun place to be. Yet for so many, stuck seems to be a state that is stubbornly present, even defeating in the lives of so many. READ»

Slow down to speed up

Just finished watching the movie Peaceful Warrior.  (If you haven’t seen it, go grab a copy at the DVD store.  It’s one you’ll want to see more than once). In the movie, Dan, the main character, has a very busy ...READ»

What happens when you “What if?”

It was 3:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, and I was walking out of the movie theater with a giant knot in the pit of my stomach. I had just seen the movie “2012″.READ»

Who’s in charge?

I used to think that getting things done was all “mind over matter”, but not now. You see, you already have inside of you all of the resources you need to get what you want, change what you want and be who you want. (I know, it’s sometimes hard to believe, but it’s true).READ»

3 Tips to Getting More Done with Less Stress

Feeling like you can’t get it all done? Tired of losing phone messages? Too much to do every day?READ»

Living Your Purpose and Mission – A Three Step Plan

Are you living your purpose? Do you know your mission? “What am I here for? What is my purpose, in this lifetime?” You may be asking yourself these questions. More and more people are these days. READ»

What do you want?

“What do you want?” I call this the four words that move you forward. I find that most people have never really taken the time to sit down and ask themselves this question, and then not only see themselves with what it is they really want, but imagine their future with no limits. Can you do it?READ»

Fear

Let’s take a close look at the concept of fear. Not fun, you say? Fear isn’t your problem, you say? Are you sure? Or is that denial talking? READ»

Frustration, Confusion and Fear…oh my!

Just got off the phone with a consulting client who has restructured the people in her business to be aligned with the appropriate job. (Honestly, if I only did one thing all day, it would be style and values testing because it makes people understand their relationships so well!)READ»

Stay on Target

Some days, you just wake up apathetic or discouraged, for what could be no reason at all. Oh sure, there’s always some reason, but it’s probably not at all what you think. I mean, there are so many blessings to count, so much goodness around but sometimes you just have to let yourself feel poopy for a little bit before you move on.READ»

The meaning of pain

“My neck hurts.” It was a simple statement, one that told me everything I needed to know about his life. He literally had a “pain in the neck” situation going on at work, and it showed up as a physical pain. When I first got my master certification in NLP and hypnosis, I was instantly drawn to a different type of coaching – working through emotions by working through pain.READ»

5 Ways to Unlock Your Potential

This is an interesting time to be alive. While it seems on the outside like chaos, I am seeing things in a different way. The way I see it, lots of people are getting more of what they really want by getting a big and unexpected push. You might be scratching your head right now and saying to yourself “that gal is crazy – totally nuts”. I know it must seem that way but keep reading – you might find a nugget in there somewhere.READ»

Million Dollar Thinking Habits

What is a million dollar thinker, anyway? Million dollar thinkers think about things like money and making decisions in a different way from the average person, using both the conscious and the subconscious mind.READ»

5 Steps to Create Solid, Powerful Goals

You know where you want to go, but how do you get there? You may find that making some decisions is easier than others. What do you do first? How long will it take? Will you need help getting there? How do you decide what’s right for you?READ»

Confessions of a Former Hacker

Made you blink, didn’t I? Yes, it’s true. I have been trained as a professional (although now “former”) hacker. I used to spend my days with huge computer systems, using ninja-like tools to solve the most complex of problems. So what is a hacker, really? Well, the truth is the true definition of a hacker is one who takes delight in solving problems and overcoming limits. Huh?READ»

Knowing Your Strengths and Weaknesses

Everywhere I looked, I saw more work to do, and the longer I looked at it, the more overwhelmed I became. Finally, I burst into tears. “Why can’t I just figure out a system for all of this paper?” I said to myself. Here I was, an intelligent woman, and I could not figure out how to set up a filing system. I felt stupid.READ»

10 Things I Learned On The Way to 10,000 (Twitter Followers)

While some have said I’m some kind of Twitter expert, let me tell you a little secret: a few months ago I had zero plans (yes ZERO) to use social media. I found it to be confusing, overwhelming and frankly not much fun. While I may have figured a few things out, in no way do I see myself as a guru of any kind. That’s why I wanted to share with you today some of the things I learned on the way to my first 10,000 followers:READ»

How Do I Keep My Plate Clear and Stay Frazzle–Free?

Q: Tony asks, “What is your best method of keeping your plate from getting so full, you feel frazzled?” A: That is a great question. There are a lot of different ways to simplify your systems so you don’t feel frazzled, but let me give you a really quick method to manage everything that’s on your plate. READ»

Manifesting Made Easy

Manifesting has become a popular buzzword within the metaphysical community and with “The Secret” being so popular, it has made its way into more of the mainstream. What does it mean to you? Making your dream a reality? Yes, absolutely. But, how – that’s the question. Lots of people would like to find the answer. READ»