Tag: achievement
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Comparison vs Acceptance of Self
I saw this quote today, and it truly spoke to me. Likely because it’s something I’ve been thinking about lately, and because I honestly believe it’s true. Here’s the thing: it’s no great secret that all of us are different. That means the path our life leads us on – personally and professionally – will…
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Happy 2015!! Sneak up on those goals!
So it’s a brand new year all ready. Are you prepared? First I always find it pays to look at the last year – while trying very hard to look at things in a positive manner, focusing on what was achieved and accomplished rather than just what wasn’t accomplished. 🙂 Then comes the new year,…
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DIY Tiara, or Just a Confidence Boost?
It can be easy as a writer, especially an unpublished writer, to get down, get discouraged, and generally Eeyore like. Yesterday, I wondered if wearing a tiara while preparing breakfast and getting things packed for the day, improved my outlook. I was dressed as a princess (for preschool story time, I swear!), but did I…
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Taking Stock of the Year
So you’ve survived yet another year. YAY! Glad you’re still with us. 😉 And at this time of year, it’s only suitable to start to look back and consider the year. Remember those goals you were supposed to write down at the beginning of the year? Yep, those ones. Go drag them out now, hmm?…
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Check the Sign-posts: How Far Have You Come? 10 Tips for Progress Measurement
Ever since I was a kid, I’ve loved checking the road signs telling you how far you are from wherever you’re going. Especially when it was a really long drive (here in Canada, most places are a “really long drive” … or maybe those are just my vacations), it’s a half-sign of success when the…