Published inSYNERGY·6 days agoMember-onlyMy Top 3 Tips for New WritersUnderstand these principles if you are serious about a writing career — “If you aim your at nothing, you will hit it every time.” – Zig Ziglar Despite nurturing a brain injury, I often find myself wanting to go down a variety of rabbit holes with a vague concept of the results I am after. They all sound so appealing. …Writing Tips4 min readWriting Tips4 min read
Published inBe Yourself·Sep 18Member-onlyFriendship Beyond Echo Chambers: The Value of Embracing Diverse Opinions in Real-Time ConnectionsAre you losing the art of fostering honest social relationships? — Making friends is not easy. You can have light conversations with people but turning them into friendships is a bit of a mystery to me. From social media or community apps for like-minded folks, there is something for everyone. So it is not surprising when the ability to actually interact…Friendship4 min readFriendship4 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Sep 15Member-only3 Mindsets that Sets You Up for FailureEvict these sneaky demons today — Have you set yourself up to fail? I know, it’s a loaded question. For the most part, I don’t think anyone purposely sets up to fail, yet there are subtle habits you inadvertently pander to that will end up in failure. As one who has been working on a writing…Confidence5 min readConfidence5 min read
Published inReaders Hope·Sep 11Member-onlyEmbracing Diverse Perspectives: Why Holding Different Opinions Is Not Disrespectful, and Taking Responsibility MattersHonest diversity is the foundation for true authenticity — Can you handle being accountable for your actions? As a people pleaser, much of my life was fashioned around how others responded to me. Desperate to fit in, I became a community chameleon. …Diversity And Inclusion5 min readDiversity And Inclusion5 min read
Published inReaders Hope·Sep 3Member-onlyOne Basic Life Hack That Busy People Should Never IgnoreIt’s a simple non-negotiable if you want to improve your productivity — “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes…Including you.” – Anne Lamott Are you addicted to being productive? Despite all the supposed labour saving devices on the market, people seem to be more busy than ever. My inbox is flooded with newsletters telling me how…Rest4 min readRest4 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Aug 31Member-onlySmall Thinking with Big Payoffs if You are Struggling to Stick with Your GoalsDo yourself a favour and make it easy — To achieve big goals, you have to think small. As counterintuitive as that sounds, it is the best way to start, maintain and build your goals. I have an addiction for miniature things. I recently discovered DIY Adult 3-D miniature dollhouse kits. The tiny worlds were lighting up my inner…Goals In Life5 min readGoals In Life5 min read
Published inReaders Hope·Aug 25Member-onlyOne Insight For People Pleasers To Maintain A Healthy Balance Between Work And Personal LifeThe not-so-secret ingredient for winning at life — “Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less.” – C. S. Lewis The world is getting louder. To stand out and make a living, you have to market yourself more than ever. Learning to dance for the algorithms is a necessity for success. Do this! Buy…Humility5 min readHumility5 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Aug 21Member-onlyConfidence vs Arrogance: Can You Spot the Difference?How your beliefs teach you to deal with feedback — Can we have a conversation? It is a simple request. However, when people disagree, that simple request can dissolve into irrational labeling. What started out as a conversation with different points of views becomes a boxing match of who can be crowned champion. People pleasers dread getting into the ring…Confidence5 min readConfidence5 min read
Published inReaders Hope·Aug 15Member-onlyThe Most Important Question You Need to Ask YourselfUntil you know the answer you can’t find the success you seek — Do you really know why you want what you want? It is an honest question, however, the answer is not always obvious. As a plus-size gal, TLC’s 600 Pound Life stories fascinate me. Many of the back stories often showcase a dysfunctional childhood. While it is easy to empathize with…Hope5 min readHope5 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Aug 11Member-onlyHow Your Actions Reveal What You Really Think About Yourself.You are not fooling anyone — “Whether you think you can, or think you can’t – you’re right.” – Henry Ford Pregnant pause. Take in the words. Dance with them in your brain. One concept is abundantly clear – your thoughts/attitude influence your reality. It is not simply a matter of everything you choose to believe…Self Improvement6 min readSelf Improvement6 min read
