Category Archives: Amped & Motivated

Posts related to reflections on, and inspiration for, self-growth. Leah wrote these as a way to motivate herself and others to never stop learning and growing in all areas of life.

Are You Using Time? Or Spending It?

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Leah

“If only I had more time, I’d…” or “I just don’t have enough time to…” or “[Blank] always gets in the way of…” All of the above are examples of common reasons – ahem – excuses for why many of … Continue reading →

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Pesky Perfectionism Prevents Progress

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Leah

Uh, don’t ask me about the alliteration. It’s the first headline that came to mind, so I’m using it. Plus, if you say that headline out loud, you’re bound to get a little tongue-tied, which is fun. But alas, the … Continue reading →

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There Is No “I Tried” in Success by Lora Morrow, M.S.

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Leah

All my life I was raised on the notion that as long as I “tried,” that was good enough. Sure I’d fail, but who cares? At least I tried, right? So I’d just try again. It wasn’t until I watched … Continue reading →

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I’ve Lost My Week. Have You Seen It?

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Leah

I can’t believe it’s Thursday! Where the heck did the week go? Oh, that’s right, to the 40 or so hours I’ve put in for my clients. The first of the year is an extremely busy time between tax preparation … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Your Mistakes by Carolyn Ellis

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Leah

I subscribe to Carolyn’s “Bits of Brilliance” newsletter and it is one newsletter I actually read from top to bottom. In the latest issue, she reminds us to celebrate one of the most readily available learning tools in life–our mistakes. … Continue reading →

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Procrastination Is Like Masturbation…

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Leah

…in the end, you only screw yourself. *giggles* That was one of the funniest sayings I’d ever heard when it was first told to me 14 years ago. Yep, I remember exactly who shared this bit o’ wisdom (Mike Dallas), … Continue reading →

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Rainy days and Mondays

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Leah

What is it about Mondays that makes me want to stay in my bed, buried in my blankets up to my eyeballs and call in sick? Hell, I’m self-employed so I could do this if I wanted but I’d be … Continue reading →

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