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Aug 17

Enjoy Life, Now!

By M-Power
"Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be lived." Søren Kierkegaard Many of us have calendars, to-do lists, messages, reminders, and notifications. I have them too. Many of these have to do with problems that need solutions. If you are only focusing on problems, it is easy to slide into noxious negativity and forget that life is to be lived. There are ups and downs in life. We need to hold onto both, not allowing one to overshadow the other.  Here are some tips that may help to keep balanced. Take a break from the problem. Some problems are big and won't be fixed by a trip to the hardware store for a part. Some problems will last for years. Tell yourself that for now you have done enough and push the pause button so you can see the awesome things happening around you. Look back on past…
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Aug 10

Ready for a Mood Changer?

By M-Power
If you have listened to me long enough you have heard me say, “You are never wrong about how you feel.” You have also heard me say, “Feelings are temporary.” These seem to be contradictory but they actually aren’t. Feelings are useful to check in to what we are experiencing. Then, if we want to stay there, we can choose to, but if it is a feeling we are ready to move on from we can do something about that. You can change your feelings and one of the quickest ways I know how is to smile. Smiling releases endorphins, which help to relieve stress. Endorphins boost your mood. See where I am going? With a mood change, you are changing your feelings. Hormones can combat depression which will also boost your immune system. Yes, smiling can actually help prevent illness, both physical and mental. Smiling is also contagious. Smiling authentically around…
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Aug 03

Try Humility

By M-Power
When you think of the word humility do you think of weakness, low self-esteem, passivity, or lack of confidence? Humility to me is none of these things.  Humility is a strength. It shows that you are open to possibilities because you are willing to listen and learn from others. It means you may be right, but you are going to respect others’ viewpoint and not demand that they agree with you.  Humility is not about putting yourself down or letting others walk over you. It is about having a realistic and balanced view of yourself and your abilities.  Humility also helps you to connect with others in a genuine and respectful way.  Humility allows healing and thriving in your 7 Key Relationships. Some of the benefits of humility include: It fosters a growth mindset that allows you to learn from feedback and challenges. It enhances your emotional intelligence and empathy,…
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Aug 03

Do You Have the Oars to Row Your Boat?

By M-Power
My family jokes that I can take any event and turn it into a lesson.  I heard of one recently where two teens took one of their parent’s boat out fishing. They were just going lake fishing so they weren’t out in the ocean but this boat had a little motor. They took the boat out a ways from shore and fished for a while. Then they couldn’t get the motor to start. So they go to grab the oars and start rowing, but there is only one oar.  Even with some ingenious rowing, (take one stroke and pass the oar to the other person to take a stroke), they can’t make any progress without the other oar.  So they decide they are going to push the boat back to the shore. They jump overboard and get behind the boat and start kicking in the water and pushing the boat. …
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Mar 07

The Next Right Thing

By M-Power
Life can be overwhelming. Sometimes it is difficult to know what is the right thing to do. Sometimes it is hard to find the courage and strength to do the next thing. When you feel overwhelmed, you just want the problem to go away.  Take a deep breath and repeat: “I don’t have to solve this all today, I just need to be brave, cling to hope, and do the next right thing.”  You don’t have to have all the answers today.  Remember the old joke about how to eat an elephant? One bite at a time.  Feel the pressure lift off your shoulders. The entire problem does not need to be solved today. Focus on the task present - today. A series of small steps will make a big difference.  Even when you know the next right thing to do, it can feel scary or uncertain.Take comfort in knowing…
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Mar 01

The Best Way To Help the World is To Develop Your Talents

By M-Power
In a world where resources are increasingly scarce and things can seem out of our control, developing one’s talents can be a powerful way of making a positive impact.  For starters, developing your talents can lead to a more fulfilled and meaningful life. There’s no denying that when you focus on honing your skills, you can be more productive, more creative, and more successful.  It can also give you a sense of purpose and direction, allowing you to focus on something you are passionate about.  BONUS: When you are focused in this way, the difficult parts of life can seem less draining. The real power of developing your talents, however, is that it can be used to create something that can benefit the world.  Some people make a career out of their talents and I appreciate those people more than I can say. When I listen to my daughter play…
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Sep 06

Fall Resolutions May be Better Than New Year’s

By M-Power
Have you nailed your New Year’s Resolution? Do you even remember what you said you were going to accomplish in 2022? It’s not too late to accomplish your goal. Fall may be a better time to make and keep a resolution anyway. Many people are facing burnout after the holidays and it is harder to have the positive mindset necessary to develop new habits when we are tired and stressed. Fall is a time of new beginnings, different clothes and routines. A year may be too long, looming distant, and it is easy to procrastinate taking the necessary steps to achieve your goal. When you have just a few months, you can build the urgency to take action. And it takes on average, a little over two months to develop a new habit that sticks.  Fall is also the perfect time to make a resolution as summer is fading and…
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Nov 06

Do What You Love for Those That Love What You Do

By M-Power
Do what you love for those who love what you do. I honestly believe that this is the sweet spot for entrepreneurs or other producer minded people. Let’s breakdown the phrase into two elements because it gets thrown around sometimes and discounted even though there is a lot of value there. First is doing what you love just because you love it enough of a reason to make that your life’s work? Dan Sullivan talks about this in his program, The Strategic Coach. He said when you really hit your sweet spot, you meet four criteria: *Number one, you have passion for what you're doing. You love it. *Number two, you have exceptional skill in that area. So, your sweet spot has to include both. The passion and the skill. *Number three, it adds energy to your life. And this quite frankly is one of the reasons why psychologically it…
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May 01
Secret to Positivity

How To Stay Positive

By M-Power
Have you wondered how to stay positive when things are so hard? Our mind is an amazing tool that, when properly used, can assist us to stay in positivity mode no matter what. Take ten minutes to give yourself the gift of understanding how to operate the equipment of your own mind. This video is a quick summary of how our imagination serves us in two separate and important processes of our mind - evaluation and creation. Worry is the misuse of imagination ~ Dan Zadra
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