Sometimes what we think is the worst thing in the world turns out to be the best thing, in more ways than you can imagine. I found that to be true many times in my life. If you’re open to the possibility of a new mindset, that things change and change can create a horizon of possibilities, then you might …
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How to Be Successful & Achieve Your Goals
This guest post was written by Liz O’Brien from Liz O’Brien Talks. Trust me I’m no stranger to feeling stuck in life. When I look back at my days of working in retail, I remember feeling so stuck and not knowing how I could get to where I wanted to be. I knew I wanted more from life and that …
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How to Change Your Life for Good
This guest post was written by Liz O’Brien from Liz O’Brien talks… I believe there’s a simple way that anyone can change their life and I’m going to tell you how. Self-Discipline vs Motivation We’re talking about cultivating self-discipline here, not motivation. These two things have a distinct difference. Motivation is based on having a particular mental or emotional state …
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How to Make Peace with Your Past: Let Go, Heal & Move Forward in 2025
I pulled up to the curb as I had done so many times before. Eyeing all the skycaps, I was hoping one would scoop up my baggage, so I wouldn’t have to think about it for the next few hours. It was such a busy morning at the terminal; I had no choice but to make peace with it and …
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How to Be Lucky: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything
I’ve learned that I’m lucky in both big and small ways. For instance, I have parking karma. It’s true and no less than 100% of the time. Even when a space is dearly coveted and the competition is rough, I’ll arrive just as a car pulls out, and I’ll slip in. I’m absolutely, positively confident. Ok. That’s a small way. Maybe not? I’ve always …
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How to Deal with Envy by Turning It into Thankfulness
Knock Knock, Who’s there? Don’t compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about. Learning how to deal with envy can be challenging, especially when you find yourself yearning for someone else’s job or organized house or spouse; the minute you boil with envy over your neighbor’s abundant stash, whiter teeth, shinier hair, thinner thighs, …
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Work-Life Balance for Busy Moms: 10 Realistic Strategies to Thrive in Chaos
Do you ever wonder if ‘work-life balance’ is for real people – or just hype created by someone who’s never lived the life of a busy mom? You tell yourself that it’s impossible to get it right when you don’t have a life because all you do is work. Then go home to feed the family, settle temper tantrums, review homework, …
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Organizing Your Thoughts: 10 Proven Ways to Clear Mental Clutter
Do you often feel overwhelmed by all the thoughts, ideas, and worries swirling around in your head? You’re not alone. There is so much going on in the world that most of us feel easily overwhelmed and stressed out by the sheer number of things we need to focus on, keep track of, or be concerned about. The technology that …
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When People Behave Badly: How to Respond with Strength + Real Stories
Is it true; is it kind or is it necessary? a powerful philosophy attributed to Socrates, reminds us to be mindful of our words and actions. There’s One more, is it Helpful? My mother used to say I was too sensitive. But I liked it that way. Long before I learned The Star-Spangled Banner, I understood compassion. It was woven into …
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Stress Organizing: 4 Simple Tips to Find Calm and Balance
I don’t smoke, I don’t drink, I organize to manage stress. For me, the act of folding laundry or decluttering a drawer isn’t just a chore—it’s a lifeline. When anxiety creeps in, stress organizing becomes my anchor. It’s a practice that’s backed by science: according to WebMD studies show that tidying your space can lower cortisol levels by up to 15% When I’m on …