A Ridiculously Simple Way To Reduce Stress And Enjoy More Of Life

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“Asking for help does not mean that we are weak or incompetent. It usually indicates an advanced level of honesty and intelligence.” ~Anne Wilson Schaef, author

A couple of months ago, I made a decision that has dramatically reduced my level of stress.

I sought help.

I hired a helper who happens to be a good friend. That makes it really nice, but even if she weren’t my friend, I would still be beside myself with joy that I made this decision.

Have you ever noticed how reticent we are to seek help?

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Do People Accuse You Of Being Highly Sensitive?

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“Beauty of whatever kind, in its supreme development, invariably excites the sensitive soul to tears.” ~Edgar Allen Poe

As long as I can remember, myhyper-sensitivityhas been a running theme in my life.

When I was a child, I could easily pick up on the subtle undercurrents going on in my house. When the mood shifted from normal to tense, I was quick to notice it and quick to try to set things right. My mom called me “the little peacemaker.”

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The 52-Week Life Passion Project Book Is Now Available!

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Dear friends and readers, I am so thrilled to announce the release of my first book,The 52-Week Life Passion Project.

This book is the culmination of all that I learned on my personal search for life passion, leading me to my career as a coach and blogger, as well as my experiences with clients and my years supporting others in their passions when I was a PR professional.

The 52-Week Life Passion Projectis a book of weekly lessons and actions designed to help you uncover your life passion and create an actionable plan to make it real in your life.

As you work through the book and undertake the weekly actions, you will begin to gradually shift from the life you have now to a life you create for yourself — one that is . . .

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How To Make A Big Decision Without Regret

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Every day we have tomake decisions— what to wear, what to eat, how to spend our time.

Sometimes making decisions are no-brainers. You make your choice, and even if it’s not the best decision, the potential consequences are rarely worth breaking a sweat.

Then there are times you have tomake hard decisions.

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Why We Should Stop Talking Politics

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“A healthy democracy requires a decent society; it requires that we are honorable, generous, tolerant and respectful.” ~Charles W. Pickering

The other day I was talking politics with my friend.

We agree on most political things, but even so, I could feel myself getting agitated. Talking politics is like sitting in traffic. Nothing terrible is happening, but it brings out the worst in people.

During the conversation, she said something that should be obvious, but it was an “ah-ha” moment for me.

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