fear

How to Stop Fear From Ruling Your Life

Is fear interfering with your dreams, hopes and desires? Is it blocking you from fully enjoying your life? I know how you feel because I’ve felt that way many times before. My Fear of Dogs When I was a little girl, I was petrified around dogs. It wasn’t until my early 20’s that I overcame…

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Caution: Obstacles May Appear Larger Than They Are

  We all have certain activities we find challenging and totally outside our comfort zone. For some people, it’s flying; for others it’s public speaking. For me, it’s swimming. Although I was born on a Mediterranean island, I never learned how to swim. I tried to learn as an adult, once taking swimming lessons at…

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What burden are you carrying – and how is it keeping you stuck?

There’s a powerful quote I’ve had on my bulletin board for years, and it’s not only a favorite, it’s a guiding principle in my life: “Your playing small does not serve the world” – Marianne Williamson Playing big is about connecting with something larger. What would playing big look like to you? Would you write…

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No Guts, No Glory: It’s Worth the Risk

I’ve  played it safe most of my life. It’s no secret that I don’t like to rock the boat, don’t want to ruffle any feathers, and want everyone to think I’m a ‘nice girl’. I am very uncomfortable with criticism and conflict, probably because I have gone to great lengths to avoid exposing myself to…

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