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Don’t wait for the wake-up call to wake up!

May 5, 2025

Let me start by saying that I’m being very outspoken in this article and this might trigger you. People generally resist change. They tend to wait as long as possible before they’re ready to do things differently. What I’ve observed over the past twenty years of supporting people in their personal and profe…

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How to break free from perfectionism

May 1, 2025

I used to think I had to be perfect to be anything. To be loved, to be appreciated, to be seen, to be valuable. You name it. Not on a conscious level. No, I just had “high standards.” And I expected others to live up to those. More importantly, I had to be flawless at everything myself. I worked long hours and I ch…

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The magic of inspired action: trusting your inner wisdom

April 22, 2025

I believe you know what to do in almost every single situation. You know the right next step. I’m not saying you know all the answers! But I believe you’ll know what to do next—whether that’s in your personal or professional life. The problem is that most of us aren't accustomed to listening to our inner wis…

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How to get things done when exhausted - 5 energy hacks

April 15, 2025

When you’re exhausted, you’re doing too much for how much energy your body has. It would make most sense then to listen your body and adjust accordingly, right? As I mention in my book Radiant: How to Have All the Energy You Need to Live a Life You Love, the solution is simple but not so easy to execute. Or most of…

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7 things you need to know about being Highly Sensitive in the workplace

April 9, 2025

At least twenty percent of the population is highly sensitive. Take a look around. If you can see (or think of) five people, statistically one of you is a highly sensitive person. It could even be you. That matters because highly sensitive people are wired differently. Their brain processes information in more depth…

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How to keep smiling in a world that's gone crazy

April 1, 2025

Life’s too short to be miserable. In a world that’s gone crazy, I believe it’s your job to manage your focus and how you’re feeling so that you are actually enjoying the life you are living as much as you can. It’s not easy to keep a positive outlook when you’re surrounded by negativity. But it’s possi…

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Mindful media consumption to reduce stress

March 26, 2025

I sit in front of my MacBook and I feel like hiding from the world. I don’t want to know about another war, natural disaster or crazy action by whatever moron is in charge of things. I want to be able to focus on what’s important for my life and business—and not be derailed by the overwhelming chaos that’s out …

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5 hidden dangers of our urge to be productive

March 18, 2025

Our society often equates worth with output, but true fulfillment comes from a more balanced approach. By recognizing the hidden dangers of our productivity obsession, we can begin to redefine success on our own terms. There are various reasons that explain our desire to be productive and—aside from wanting to mak…

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Are you afraid of the answer?

March 11, 2025

There’s probably at least one question that you don’t want to hear the answer to or you wouldn’t be reading this 😉. I know there’ve been plenty of times I didn’t want to know the answer. Does my partner still love me?  Is this job still the right fit? Is this the right decision? Today we’ll e…

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How to experience more joy

March 4, 2025

With everything that’s happening in the world I wanted to focus on something positive 😊. To honor the 3-year Book Anniversary of Radiant, I’m happy to share more about one of my favorite topics from the book. And that is: Joy. I think we can all use more joy in our life, especially now. So let’s look …

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