Embrace the Messy: Why Growth Rarely Happens in Your Comfort Zone

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Embrace the Messy: Why Growth Rarely Happens in Your Comfort Zone

I was recently on a call where one of the women said – “I’ve learned to embrace the messy.” She shared that by letting go of perfection and trying to control her environment, she was able to see how the messy was a key part of gaining clarity.

I’ve spent many days reflecting on that simple comment – embrace the messy.

Let’s face it, none of us live Instagram perfect lives. While we tend to only share the picture-perfect moments, there’s a lot of mess happening behind the scenes. And it’s the mess that helps us truly appreciate and get to the moments of clarity.

When I look back on my life and career, all the big breakthroughs, aha moments or times of growth have come out of the messy.

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How to Be Kind When You Have No Patience

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How to Be Kind When You Have No Patience

Your mom was right when she said you can catch more flies with honey than vinegar. But sometimes it can be hard to hold back your anger and frustration. Here are some tips to help you have patience in trying conversations.

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Why Asking for Help is a Strength, Not a Weakness

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Why Asking for Help is a Strength, Not a Weakness

It can be hard juggling all those balls in the air, but even harder to hit pause, ask for help and give the balls to someone else. But by asking for help, we create space for the things we enjoy.

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3 Active Listening Tips I've Learned as a Parent

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3 Active Listening Tips I've Learned as a Parent

Active listening isn’t about waiting for a chance to speak but rather truly hearing what the other person is saying. It’s a skill that needs to be learned and fine-tuned, but can strength your relationships.

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4 Reasons Why You Need to Stop Saying You’re So Busy!

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4 Reasons Why You Need to Stop Saying You’re So Busy!

One of my pet peeves is people who are always talking about how busy they are. We live in a fast paced world and are all juggling multiple balls. Saying you are busy puts up barriers. Let’s find a way to change the conversation to remove these barriers.

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The Power of Thank You Notes

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The Power of Thank You Notes

In a world of electronic communications, we rarely receive handwritten notes or letters. Yet there is great power in not only taking the time to send a personal note, but also letting the recipient know how grateful you are for the support or service they have provided. And guess what? You’ll feel good in the process.

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