Building the Life You want

Before you know where you want to go, it is helpful to be aware of how you got to where you are now. Sometimes we’re so wrapped up in feeling disappointed or unhappy with the way things are going at the moment that we ignore the fact that our “now” is the result of our [...]

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Opportunity for change No. 3 – the work-life balance

Over time, you find that those after-work habits have taken their toll on your waistline, and one morning you wake up and that suit you put on is pinching you in the side. You vow to start eating better tonight and rush off to work. After that most embarrassing rip while you bent down to [...]

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Opportunity for change No. 2 – pleasing others vs. pleasing yourself

You’re probably still pretty good at your job though, at least good enough for your boss and colleagues to know that they can’t live without you. Combine that with your helpful attitude and friendly demeanor, and you find yourself swamped with little bits and pieces clogging your schedule that may not even be in your [...]

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Opportunity for change No. 1 – the comfortable job vs. the fulfilling job

You have a nice job. The commute is not so bad, the offices are in a safe area, your colleagues are real nice troopers, and the pay’s good too. Well, obviously it’s not as much as you would like to make, but it’s enough to pay the bills. It allowed you to get used to [...]

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