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Life Comes Down to 5 Second Decisions
The 5 Second Rule is something that I invented in 2009 to help me beat my habit of hitting the snooze button. It works like a charm to help you wake up on time, but its true power is in how it helps you shake up your entire life. If there is any area of […]
read more4 Ways Your Brain is Sabotaging Your Best Intentions
Your brain is always working against you. Always. Think about it: How many times have you tried to focus in a meeting, only to wind up checking your Instagram? Or how about the time you tried to come up with a blog topic—and found you couldn’t even think of one? That’s how I came up […]
read moreHow to Find Peace of Mind in 4 Simple Steps
“Just live in the moment.” How many times have you heard this? For a long time, I brushed off suggestions of being present, seeing it as too vague and something I didn’t need to do. My attitude changed when I learned that many people I admire swear by meditation—my husband being one of them. These […]
read moreTime Is Your Most Valuable Resource—Don’t Waste It
We live in a remarkable time. We have an infinite wealth of information, connections and resources at our fingertips, thanks to the internet and smartphones. But what we don’t have is an abundance of time or unlimited attention spans, both of which are scarce resources. They are extremely valuable to you, to marketers and to […]
read moreThe Secret To Staying Focused and Following Through On Your Goals
Let’s talk about goals. Let’s talk about goals. In particular, did you set any goals at the beginning of this year? I’ve always used January 1st as the day that I start on my new goals. After I set my goals, I always feel excited, empowered, and like I can change a million things at […]
read moreThe Key to Real Confidence: Daily Acts of Everyday Courage
Have you ever noticed how the smallest things can feel so hard? Getting to the gym, waking up on time, facing the pile of bills, saying how you really feel, admitting that you’re wrong, asking for help, sticking to a plan, speaking up in a meeting, staying positive, finding time for yourself…these things can often […]
read more4 Tips to Detach From Your Phone
Right now, the world feels a bit like a huge sociological experiment. Just ten years ago, none of us were connected to the internet 24/7. Over the past ten years, since the launch of the iPhone in 2007, the world has experienced a rapid shift–one in which it’s normal to be tethered to our devices. […]
read more4 Ways to Maintain Momentum
That’s it, you tell yourself. This time I’m doing it. For real! Fed up, you make yet another commitment to yourself: Start that business, hit the gym, save more money, stop dating losers, or get serious about your future. You know you need to do it. For some reason, though, it feels impossible to muster the […]
read moreThe Secret to Ending Perfection Paralysis
Three years ago, when I decided to begin writing my book The 5 Second Rule, I held incredibly high standards for myself. I was convinced the only way my book would be a success is if it were perfect. As in the greatest thing ever written. No exceptions. In my honest desire to create something […]
read more7 Ways Women Can Display More Confidence at Work
Confidence is the ability to hear your ideas and trust in them. It’s the skill of believing in and listening to yourself. Confidence is not a state. It’s not a feeling. And it’s definitely not a trait. It’s a skill, one that must be built through repeated acts of everyday courage. Many women haven’t fully […]
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