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Taking the Leap: Facing the Fear of Change
Every time I’ve made a major change, it’s been scary. Starting a new job, taking a leap on a business, or stepping into a role where I felt completely out of my depth. Trying to know what I don’t know. But I’ve learned that eventually, staying still feels heavier than taking the leap. That’s usually when I listen to my gut instincts and make a change. The thing that felt terrifying beforehand mostly turns into relief afterward. Not always, and not right away, but mostly.…
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In Progress Counts
Starting Gratitude Beacon was hard for me. I kept saying I wanted to talk with people about the conversations that shape our lives, but I was intimidated. I started by…
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Busy vs. Productive: How to Tell the Difference
Movement and progress can look and feel identical. I’m guilty of it. I’ve gone months working 80-hour weeks, missing family time, too tired to have a real conversation with anybody.…
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Being Direct Isn’t Harsh. It’s Respect.
“Say what you mean and mean what you say.” A lifelong friend said that to me years ago, and it completely changed how I communicate. When your words are honest…
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The Thought Loop: How to Stop Overthinking the Week Ahead
I get caught up in the week ahead, running through everything I have to do before I’ve even started. It’s a frustrating loop. What gets me out is moving. A…
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