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How to Make a Difference

If you have a cause you are passionate about, or a problem you want to solve to make the world a better place, this Checklist for Change can help with information to outline a plan for change. I developed a

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To Be You or Not To Be You

…That is the question. When I first began this blog, I followed a wonderful blog written by Kathy Sierra. It was called Creating Passionate Users, and had the most amazingly creative articles I’d ever seen. And then something happened to

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The Angst Guide to Motivation

angst aNG(k)st,äNG(k)st/ noun Anxiety about life Angst is often experienced during our teen years, sometimes at times of crisis, in mid-life or as we are nearing the end of life. There may be confusion and questions about who we are,

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What are You Passionate About?

Do you know what you are passionate about?  Some people seem to just know, while for others it’s more of a struggle to figure it out. I’ve seen some things that help to get a clue, but this week I

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The Life Area Energy Level Gauge: How Are Your Energy Levels?

It’s taken me awhile, but I’ve come to the same conclusion as Einstein!  To be productive, we need to manage energy. To focus our energy, we need to be aware of the balance of many different life areas. Everything is energy,

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Your Inner Adult

Ah, Independence. I remember the excitement of moving out on my own after high school. I lived at home the first year of college, and then a friend and I found an apartment to rent. Finally, I could do what

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Compelling People

I began following the books chosen by the 12 Books group at Goodreads with the April choice, “Compelling People: the hidden qualities that make us influential” by John Neffinger and Matthew Kohut.  The authors are partners in KNP Communications, a

Posted in Books, personal development, work skills

Challenge Yourself!

There have been several loud rings on my Wake Up Call telephone this week! The above quote really spoke to me, and the following articles just may be enough of a prod to get me to stretch a bit beyond

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The Charge

I’ve been reading “The Charge” by Brendon Burchard, and it’s a book that’s given me a lot to think about. A charged life is a consciously designed existence that feels evenly engaged, energized, and enthusiastic. Brendon describes three activators for

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Access Emotions With Music

Music can really connect us with our emotions. An mp3 player can be like a time machine, transporting us to memories of experiences with people in another time, another place, and the feelings we felt. Recently a song came on

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