Lessons from a Recovering Doormat

Lessons from a Recovering Doormat

December 2008 Archives

The Gift of Charity

My last post was Gifts that Nurture People & Our Planet. Charities are hurting in this bad economy. If you have someone who might appreciate knowing that the gift you give them is helping others, or you just want to [...]

Giving Gifts That Nurture People & Our Planet

I’m a big believer in helping to nurture yourself. During gift-giving season, I also advocate giving those you love something that will make them feel good. What better way to show that you care about someone than to give a [...]

I’m an Animal!

I was working out today with my trainer. As I pushed myself to new heights with free weights, he told me I’m an animal. I acted hurt and told him it’s not nice to call a girl an animal. But [...]

Law of Attraction in Action: Interview with Suki Duggan, Owner, Donsuki Townhouse Salon

This is the 18th post in my Law of Attraction in Action series. It’s my first interview with someone who exemplifies its principles, combined with my Embracing SUCCESS series. After interviewing Suki Duggan, I knew she belonged here. After starting [...]

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Giving Yourself Space
Many of us think that not having activity going on around us is uncomfortable. We don’t know how to handle silence or having a little time with nothing specific to do. When I was a DoorMat, I couldn’t handle what I thought of as “empty pockets of time and space” in my life. If I was with som

posted 12:01:15pm May. 24, 2013 | read full post »

Is it time to Reinvent Yourself?
I recently attended SPARK, the National Association Of Professional Women's Networking conference  There were fabulous speakers, including, Arianna Huffington, Martha Stewart and Star Jones. But one who really stood out to me was Danielle Miller, brand strategist/reinvention coach. After hearing Da

posted 12:01:41pm May. 23, 2013 | read full post »

Law of Attraction in Action: Expecting Money
This is post 236 in my series on the Law of Attraction in Action. You CAN use your power to manifest your desires.. I do it every day! Read all the posts in my Law of Attraction in Action Series to see how. Do you live like you EXPECT to have more money? Or do you hoard money for the future and n

posted 12:01:05pm May. 21, 2013 | read full post »

Give Yourself Permission to Walk Away
Often we take something on and feel obligated to finish. Or, we set a goal that feels daunting but believe it’s what we’re supposed to do. That can create a lot of stress, which makes it hard to embrace what you’ve committed to do. I’ve learned that giving yourself permission to walk away fr

posted 12:01:05pm May. 20, 2013 | read full post »

How to Receive a Compliment
How do you respond when someone gives you a compliment? Do you say something to negate it? Many of us do. For years getting compliments was almost painful because I didn’t think I deserved them or I was afraid owning them would turn the person off. Growing up I was taught that people would like me

posted 12:01:48pm May. 17, 2013 | read full post »


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