What Excuses Are Eroding Your Story? The excuses we use to focus on everything and everyone else (but ourselves) mount, the moment we take our first morning breath. What excuses are eroding your story? —- Often, I mark the first hour of the day in the gym, an investment in self-care — body, mind, spirit […]
Word of the Year: Self-Trust
This Year, Turn Anxiety Into Self-Trust Do you hear that? It’s the quiet of a new year ready to be filled. While we don’t always get to choose all of our daily experiences — we’re met with the unexpected more often than not — we do get to decide how we show up in those […]
9 Ideas to Help Spur Your Goals Forward This Year
Are you past the new-year resolution high and ready to dig in for the long haul to a better you, with resolve and commitment? If so, read on for eight ideas to help you spur your new year goals forward.
In Your Career + Life, Evolve or Wither
Most of us need to keep evolving, or some part of us starts to wither – emotionally, intellectually, physically and/or spiritually.
Career Changer: What to do when you doubt your ideas + grapple with fear
The idea of a slimmer, more toned body spurs me to try on new habits and behaviors. I: start a new exercise routine; become more resourceful in food prep; actively resist temptation, replacing unhealthy snacks with a sumptuous book or by engaging in a body-fueling, light-hearted activity. It’s not always about the food; grapple with […]
When I started focusing on the right things
My husband recently summed up a work-life conversation, saying, “It’s a funny thing, but when you start focusing on the right things, everything else starts falling into place.” I cling to this, as I pursue a new phase in my journey. Just seven months ago, I felt adrift as frustration began seeping into my foundation. […]
My Three Words for 2013
By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter Hannah Morgan at Career Sherpa asked me what my three words are. She was referring to Chris Brogan’s “My 3 words for 2013” post, and I took the challenge. Below are my chosen words. I hope I ‘got them right.’ This is a new exercise for me! 1. Deliberate: Do things consciously […]
Putting Career Resolutions Into Action
By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter Every year about this time many people begin making promises to themselves and others to create positive changes in their lives and careers. These resolutions run the gamut from dropping a few pounds to getting a new job. You can find plenty of help where your physique is concerned, but here, let’s […]
“Be Inspired”: 10 People Who Inspirit Me!
By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter For me, being inspired is important. That is one of the many (many) traits that motivated me to marry Rob; he is inspirational. “He makes me want to be a better woman” – adapting a favorite Jack Nicholson quote from As Good As It Gets. In recently very public posts, HERE and HERE, I’ve laid […]