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Proud Of Your Actions? Blog #38.

I pray that moments, where I am not so proud of myself, diminish as the years go by, but in reality, I am continually striving to do the right thing.  Continually working on making the right decision.  Those are just the moments that I am aware of, I am sure there are many more moments where others think I have done or am doing the wrong thing.  Sometimes those moments where I am not so proud of my decision I have an opportunity to make it right, or at least acknowledge that an error was made and apologize.   Other times…

What Happened To Us? Blog #37.

As I move through life I find myself wondering what it is that throws us off course.  Why is it that we allow ourselves to let the unfortunate events in our lives take over and hide all the good?  What makes us think of all the things we have not done instead of what we have accomplished?  What makes us think about the “what ifs” instead of the here and now? Thus far in my life, I am fortunate to have been able to train myself to look for the good.  I might not like something I am doing but…

Why Worry? Blog #36.

We all worry.  Some of us worry about finances, family, work, health, friends, etc.  Worry can lead us to strive to become more productive but it also can lead us to destruction.  Worrying about being late might motivate someone to keep better track of time.  It might encourage someone to shift into high gear and get ready more quickly.  These are examples of how worrying might make someone more productive.  However, worry becomes an obstacle when it prevents us from enjoying our lives.  During high school, I taught swim lessons to people of all ages.   One particular woman came in…

Fighting Fear. Blog #35.

When you work in direct or network marketing a topic of conversation often discussed is fear.  Walking through your fear.  Not holding back waiting for something else, but going after whatever it is that is making you nervous or apprehensive. It is important to understand that fear changes our behavior.  Often fear takes over and prevents us from taking the next step in our lives.  In some cases, fear is welcomed and healthy and in other cases, it holds us back.  Keeping our fears in perspective is important.  A healthy amount of fear prevents us from doing some not-so…