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How Travel Helps you Re-Assess Your Life
Today, I slapped a thick layer of sunscreen all over my arms and legs and, along with my husband, drove to the beach, sun hats in tow. As we approached the part of the city where the road curves left and runs parallel to the shore, I had this great feeling of familiarity. We passed… Read more
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How to be Productive while Traveling
I love Brazil. I love the people, the culture, the emphasis on fun and enjoying life, the weird accordion music, the $2.50 caipirinhas.* Since arriving in Brazil, it’s been a non-stop beach-going, friend-meeting, cobblestone road-traversing adventure – and it’s been a total blast. However, when my husband and I started planning this trip, we knew… Read more
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How to Become an A-List Public Speaker
We’re not all born naturally-gifted public speakers. In fact, for most people, speaking publicly ranks #1 on their list of Things I Really Hate Doing. To put that in perspective, death – or the fear of dying – ranks as #2. But isn’t it funny how so many of us went to school to study… Read more
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Why I’m Going to Start Talking About the Weather Again
Years ago, I decided I was going to stop talking about the weather. Not entirely stop. If there were a blizzard, for example, I might say something like “Stay warm!” to the person with whom I was standing at a bus stop. Or on a sunny day, I might casually say, “Get outside – it’s… Read more
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The Sweet Beauty of an Action Plan
The other day I was flipping through my Master Calendar (that is, the one I keep on my desk at home), and came across some goals I had written for myself back in February. To my sheer delight, I had accomplished every one of them! Which is to say, I accomplished 3 of my goals.… Read more
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Let’s Plan April!
Ahhhh, a new month. Full of fresh opportunities. This month, I’ve got goals. Pot a windowsill herb garden. Go to a local plant shop and buy them out. Decorate my home and office with green, leafy plants that don’t require much care. Sitting down to plan my month is one of my favorite activities,… Read more