The Ways We Each Approach Life
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The Ways We Each Approach Life

We each have a unique way we approach life. At times, they’re are similarities between us and someone else. Other times, we and others around us approach life differently. Very differently. Here’s a real life story to demonstrate.

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When Self-Awareness is Key
Lisa Purk Lisa Purk

When Self-Awareness is Key

When my mood shifted to a not-so-happy one and stayed there for a while, it was time to explore deeper reasons why. Before I could move beyond it, there was one thing I had to do. It was non-negotiable.

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I Lost My Phone
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I Lost My Phone

Fear and panic can come for big, serious reasons in our lives. It can also be present for relatively little reasons. Regardless, we always have a choice. The choice we make drives the actions we take - or don’t take. Find out more in today’s message, “I Lost My Phone.”

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They’re on the Negativity Train
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They’re on the Negativity Train

You want to help and make a difference in someone’s life/business whether it’s a client, a team member, or a friend/family. But in every conversation, they start down a path of complaining, blaming and making excuses. What do you do? Here’s three steps to help.

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A Difficult Lesson to Learn
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A Difficult Lesson to Learn

Oftentimes reaching what we want for our life requires doing this one thing. It was a difficult lesson for me to learn and I fought it for a long time. This is a story about overcoming that challenge.

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You Want to Be Supportive But ….
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You Want to Be Supportive But ….

You want to be supportive of others. But sometimes their behaviors make that challenging; even drains your energy. What do you do? Here’s one step.

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When Plans Hit a Roadblock
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When Plans Hit a Roadblock

I had made plans. Then it was time to implement them and life had different plans. Today’s message is about how to handle the interruptions.

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My Last Day Was Cloudy
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My Last Day Was Cloudy

My last day to sit on the balcony to watch an oceanfront sunrise turned out to be cloudy. As always, the morning hours still spoke to me.

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The Stars Were Still Out
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The Stars Were Still Out

It was dark when I arrived on the balcony and I could still see the stars. As always, morning had something to teach me.

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The Most Difficult Step
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The Most Difficult Step

You plan some new behaviors or habits. You know the result you desire. But there’s the most difficult step along the way there. What is it? How can you not let it cause you to stumble? How can you keep the promise you’ve made to yourself?

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The Third Day Was Cloudy
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The Third Day Was Cloudy

Sometimes we wish today could be exactly like yesterday. But time moves on. That doesn’t mean today can’t be every bit as good - just in a different way.

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But They Got To ….
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But They Got To ….

There are times we see others doing something we want for our own lives. Sometimes others see those things in us. Today I share a story about finding joy in your journey even when there is a twinge of envy for someone else’s story.

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What Happens Along the Way
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What Happens Along the Way

You’re waiting for the big event, the big success, getting to your goal. Are you missing what’s happening along the way?

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When Individual Styles Create Conflict
Lisa Purk Lisa Purk

When Individual Styles Create Conflict

You have a style that is most natural and works best for you. Your partner does as well. But sometimes (oftentimes) these are different. Those difference can result in conflict unless you know how to blend those styles.

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But We Did Set Our Expectations
Lisa Purk Lisa Purk

But We Did Set Our Expectations

Sometimes we set our expectations and boundaries early in a relationship whether at home, work, or in the community. But life changes. And we must also. Here are three tips to help

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Setting Precedents in Relationships
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Setting Precedents in Relationships

We all set precedents in relationships. But we’re not always happy with those later. Here’s one step toward eliminating the frustration and disappointment.

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