Earlier this year, I discovered a new hobby: Furniture Flipping. In case you’ve missed this trend all over social media, it’s when people take tired old vintage, antique, or boring mass-produced furniture and freshen it up with paint, refinishing, and other creative ways to give it some oomph. When I was clearing out some of…
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Is it Time to Change Your M.O.?
We all have a certain m.o. And if we let it, that m.o. runs the show. Your modus operandi — or m.o. for short — is how you work. It’s the way you approach things, the manner in which you tackle a challenge, and the habits you carry out every day. If it’s working for…
How to Stop Imposter Syndrome in Its Tracks
Do you ever feel like an imposter? Are you sometimes afraid that someone’s going to discover you have no idea what you’re doing — that you’re not the expert you proclaim to be, you’re not as skilled as you’ve made yourself out to be, and you’re not quite qualified to be in the position you’ve…
Old Lessons Made New to Finish 2023 Strong
It’s hard to believe we’re already heading into the fourth quarter of 2023, but it’s coming right up. So … how’s it going? Would your September 2022 self be proud? Are you on track to reach your goals? Did you blow by your wildest expectations? Have you made some wrong turns or hit detours? No…
The Power of Pumpkin Spice
Fall is just around the corner again, and you know what that means — it’s pumpkin spice season! I know … you’re either rolling your eyes, giddy with excitement, or couldn’t care less. But stick with me here, because we should all be paying attention. Love it or hate it, there’s no denying the POWER…
If Work is Your Identity
For some people, work is their identity. It’s how they measure their worth, and that works for them. It gets a bad rap, but there’s nothing inherently wrong with deriving meaning from the work you’re called to do. Being driven by your goals can serve you quite well … until it doesn’t! Let’s face it…