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Positive Thinking

Are You Circling in the Roundabout?

by Michaeline on February 13, 2010

I am not sure if you have roundabouts in the town where you live. In the last few years several have been added near my home. While I see some benefits to having them I am also concerned about how people drive through them. They are so much in a hurry that they can’t wait…pause to make a good decision for traveling through the roundabout. It is almost as if they are plowing through it. That’s what concerns me. They don’t take time to even stop or pause for a second to consider the others that want to move through or their best route for exiting the roundabout. [click to continue…]

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Giving IS Better than Receiving

by Michaeline on November 7, 2009

I had the pleasure of attending a local fundraising event last night put on by an amazing woman who personifies the adage “it is better to give than receive”. Several years ago she asked herself what could she do for people close to her who were touched by the cancer experience and she started this fundraising event and it led to the development of a non-profit organization.

Besides attending the event, Clutter Busting Coach, LLC had the honor of being one of several sponsors for the evening. I decided to get involved because I was inspired to add to this great event. Attending the program for several years always left me feeling good that I contributed and hopeful for the future. Not only does the event raise money for cancer but it is a gathering place for people to share their “abundance”. [click to continue…]

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Are You Pushing or Pulling?

August 22, 2009

Going with the flow means that you follow the current energy level of the day or events. There are benefits to going with the flow of things. Read how going with the flow can help you especially if you are feeling stuck at: http://dailyom.com/articles/2009/19412.html

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From Ordinary Routine to Extraordinary

August 15, 2009

Do you feel like you are stuck in a routine? Are you feeling stagnant? Maybe modifying your perception about your daily tasks can help you realize how exciting your life really is…no two seconds in your life are the same. Today is slightly different from yesterday. You might feel that your schedule is the same, [...]

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Surveying Your Accomplishments

August 8, 2009

“Winners take time to relish their work, knowing that scaling the mountain is what makes the view from the top so exhilarating.” ~ Dennis Waitley Moving from one task to another gives us momentum. Yet, if we don’t take the time to acknowledge what we have achieved, we can quickly run out of motivation. If [...]

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Reflecting on Difficult Days

July 18, 2009

I was looking for inspiration for today’s post and was struggling for a message to share. Of course, I turned to one of my favorite websites and found something to share: http://www.dailyom.com/articles/2009/19219.html. This daily inspiration is about difficult days and taking time to reflect and step back when we experience one. What struck me about this [...]

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Are You Inspired?

June 30, 2009

What inspires you? Do you wait for external things to inspire you or do you inspire yourself? Don’t wait for external motivators…rely on yourself to make changes that last. Here are some strategies that will inspire you as you travel the road to personal change adapted from an article in Women’s Life Style Magazine (April [...]

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Attitudes are Contagious!

June 27, 2009

Remember the children’s story “The Little Engine That Could”? Be that engine… If you focus on the good stuff the quality of your personal and professional life will improve. Here are some more tips from Wolf J. Rinke found in his book Make It a Winning Life: Success Strategies for Life, Love and Business (Achievement [...]

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Believe In Your Greatness

June 23, 2009

I recently attended a breakout session at a conference entitled “Positive Attitude: The Key to Success in Nutrition and Dietetics”. Wolf J. Rinke presented the session. One of his success action steps is: Whenever anyone asks “How are you?” Answer “GREAT!” He suggests that you do this with enough enthusiasm to convince yourself and others that [...]

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What is Your Mental Message About Healthy Habits?

June 9, 2009

Consistently exercising has been a challenge for me and I am pleased to say that I had an ‘aha’ moment about exercise the other day that I wanted to share in hopes that it will also help you. I was walking for my cardio exercise on a nice crisp Michigan morning and thought “I am [...]

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