Category Archives: Amped & Motivated
Stop Procrastinating: It’s Not That Complicated
I experienced a huge breakthrough in my quest to stop procrastinating. It happened after I listened to my thoughts – and truly heard those thoughts – about repairs on my “To Do” list. I realized I was complicating simple tasks. … Continue reading
Tomorrow I’m Not Doing Anything
Whew! That headline was hard to write. But it’s true. Tomorrow I’m going to practice the art of doing nothing. “Art?” Yep, in a world of constant stimulation and connection, knowing how to do absolutely nothing is most definitely something … Continue reading
Seven Simple Keys to a Joyous Life by Inna Segal
How to Choose Happiness: Seven Simple Keys to a Joyous Life on Beliefnet might be helpful to those of you wanna-be happy people who don’t know how to or just don’t believe that happiness really is a choice. Many of … Continue reading
How to Handle Negative Criticism
My Tuesday must be having an identity crisis and thinks it’s a Monday because today is every bit as busy as yesterday. Whew! There’s more work on my schedule than hours in the day but no complaints here — mama … Continue reading
When Life Gives You Lemons, Be Thankful
Be thankful for what you have. A familiar piece of advice, especially if you’ve ever been unable to obtain something you really wanted. Or, found yourself in an unexpected situation, usually one with negative connotations, from which you saw no … Continue reading
Failure Is Not an Option; It’s a Necessity
Perfectionists everywhere cringe while the average American reader is probably flabbergasted. After all, most of us are raised to believe “failure is not an option.” That you must succeed or else. Pfft. What a bunch of nonsense. And way too … Continue reading
Balance: Don’t Tiptoe Around It
We’re all gifted 24 hours a day. Some people squeeze those 24 hours until they bleed. Others let them slip through their fingers without even realizing what they’ve lost. So how is it that certain people seem to fit everything … Continue reading


