Who’s Minding Your LIFE?

stressed-woman via madamenoire.com

Yesterday I had the chance to “fix” a problem for someone. This person called me and they were sad and crying. I am a good fixer. I am a really good fixer. Then, I took a few moments to ponder if this was something that I really wanted to deal with. I decided to not… [Continue Reading]

The mathematically correct way to say NO…

ok to say no via quotebites

N + O = Time + Energy Boost. We have all been there, someone asks for something and we are swamped BUT we say YES because of: Guilt Fear Powerlessness Cultural norms Yes, this list can be endless. It does NOT matter why you say YES when you want to say NO, because the effects… [Continue Reading]

5 STEPS to escape a SHADOW

Ray of Light by Nicola, on flickr

1. You want to emerge 2. Non judgment of self for wanting a different life 3. Accept the yearning as a soul whisper 4. See your challenges as messages that got you to this place 5. Learn to say a soft NO without anger to people who try to block your exit from the shadows

NO NO NO NO NO… how to hold to your NO and respect the other!

NO by supernintendo_chalmers, on flickr

OK, here it is. Early morning call from a company that I had sent in a BIO to. I sent in my info because the offer said ” NO PURCHASE REQUIRED!” The caller was delightful, she is from NY and so am I. She loves NY and so do I. She asked me lots of… [Continue Reading]