We all have dreams and desires. Goals we want to reach, a life we can picture, a version of ourselves we’re moving toward. The question isn’t whether we want those things — it’s how we actually get there. A lot of us have been sold the idea that the answer is hustle. Stay busy. Keep…
As a successful entrepreneur or executive, you’ve likely achieved a lot in your life. But even then, there are times when things feel overwhelming or you notice yourself stuck in patterns you don’t really want to keep repeating. The good news is, you have more control over that than you may think. The Modern Consciousness®…
Life is a journey filled with ups and downs, challenges and triumphs. In life, we encounter many obstacles and difficulties that test our resilience and mold our character. That’s life, as they say. However, not all challenges are created equal and there’s a significant difference between navigating a problem and experiencing suffering. While both are…
Life is like a symphony with complex elements coming together to create a beautiful and complex whole. Some passages convey tranquility and calmness while others create feelings of excitement, intensity, and anticipation. Beautiful harmonies can be woven into a soothing melody that is warm and inviting or it can be created with an abrupt and…
We all experience fear. Doubt. Second-guessing ourselves. Running through the list in our head of all the reasons something won’t work or, worse yet, can’t. That part is human. But what’s interesting is understanding that fear isn’t just something that happens to you. It’s something your mind creates—often with the intention of protecting you. Your…
There’s always something going on. Something you’re dealing with. Something you’re trying to figure out. Something that’s frustrating you, weighing on you, or just sitting in the background of your mind. And in those moments, it can feel like there are a lot of moving parts. But when you slow it down—even just a little—I’ve…
A Woman’s Guide to Embracing Your Strengths and Creating Balance Are you a Type A woman? You know the one—you get things done. You’re driven, organized, capable, and you don’t shy away from a challenge. You take initiative. You move quickly. You probably have a lot on your plate… and somehow, you handle it. And…
Would you ever even consider telling someone they are fat and ugly? I mean, even if you think it, you aren’t going to tell someone that to their face! Yet we easily and often tell ourselves these things all the time. We stand in front of the mirror and declare that we’re fat. We glare…
If you want to predict your life in 5 years, listen to what you are telling yourself today. Wow. Pretty profound, huh? Consider what you are speaking into your life, as what you speak, you create. Is your “default” complaining? Do you forecast the worst outcome in every situation? Do you consistently give voice…
We constantly make choices in our lives. In fact, it’s estimated that we make as many as 35,000 decisions a day. That’s a choice about every two seconds if we assume an average of seven hours of sleep. And here’s the thing—most of those choices are made without any conscious thought. Why? Because we are…