Surviving the Polar Vortex

Surviving the polar vortex that hit Chicago was no joke. I’m a gal from southern India where a cool day is 72 degrees F. Now, I live in suburban Chicago which went through a polar vortex last week. The temperatures dipped to as low as -27 degrees. Wind chills were between -50 and -60 F.…

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4 Ways to A Positive Attitude

In 4 ways to a positive attitude, I guide you to reframe annoying negative thoughts that steal your peace. Let’s face it. None of us likes to think unpleasant thoughts. We want to empty our heads of them. Unpleasant thoughts make us feel depressed, tired, overwhelmed, and anxious. They could be thoughts like: I’m not…

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How To Deal With Fear

How to deal with fear is about a personal experience I had when I messed up, felt a lot of fear, but recognized it and took action. A couple of weeks ago, I traveled to Bentonville, AR for a training program. But two hours before I was due to leave for the airport I realized…

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Finding Gratitude in Your Hardest Moments

grief and gratitude

Finding gratitude in your hardest moments takes conscious practice. When the death of a loved one knocks us down, gratitude is the farthest thing from our minds.  And it is okay to honor that you don’t feel it. More likely, you’re angry, bitter, and feeling abandoned by your loved one in some sense. Feelings aren’t always…

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