One of the hardest things to do is figure out how to remodel your life after divorce. Life as you know it has been demolished. You lost a relationship, a way of life, and perhaps a “happily ever after” dream. You’re hurting and healing. Or maybe you haven’t even begun healing yet. Your self esteem may have taken a pretty big hit. You need time to get your feet under you and find your bearings. But there will come a time when you stop sorting through the rubble and destruction to determine what you are going to do next with
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Monthly Archives July 2013
Looking for a New Career? Think Like a 9-Year Old!
Man is most nearly himself when he achieves the seriousness of a child at play. ~ Heraclitus Looking for a new career can seem daunting. But what if it’s simpler than you realize? Maybe all it takes is thinking like a 9-year old. Consider Caine’s Arcade. His story can inspire anyone who is looking for a new career. You start by “playing” with what you love. When you do, something magical happens. Things start to evolve and take on a life of their own as people become inspired to step up and offer support. Everyone wants to play. We learn
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Think You Don’t Have Career Choices? Think Again!
Destiny is not a matter of chance. It is a matter of choice: it is not to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved. ~ William Jennings Bryan A common thread among people who come to me for coaching is they think they no longer have any career choices. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, the number of career choices available to you nowadays is only limited by your desire and your imagination. I get it if you don’t think that’s true. That was a tough sell for me when I left my corporate
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Are You Ready to Declare Your Independence Day?
“Don’t be satisfied with stories, how things have gone with others. Unfold your own myth.” ~Rumi, Essential Rumi This week in the U.S. we celebrate Independence Day. The holiday was created to celebrate and honor our country’s liberation from Great Britain. Perhaps we need to create a new version of Independence Day. This one is a personal Declaration of Independence, especially if you are a Baby Boomer. I believe that today there is a different kind of revolution going on. And it appears to be happening all around the world. The Baby Boomer generation has an opportunity to lead the way.
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