Archives for December 2013

30 Quotes Celebrating New Beginnings

2013-12-30 By Monica 16 Comments

The new year is a time of renewal and new beginnings. Many of you are embarking on new goals and resolutions or just trying to bring a new outlook to life. Every day is the opportunity for a beautiful new beginning and today is a great day to start. Need some inspiration? Here are 30 of my favorite quotes to get you started:

1. “There are two mistakes one can make along the road to truth… not going all the way, and not starting.” ~Buddha

2. “Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.” ~ Carl Bard

3. “The beginning is the most important part of the work.” ~ Plato [Read more…] about 30 Quotes Celebrating New Beginnings

Reflecting On Your Year

2013-12-26 By Monica 2 Comments

I always love the new year, it feels like a fresh start and an opportunity to make the upcoming year even better than the year before. Because of this sense of renewal, New Year’s Eve is definitely one of my favorite holidays. I don’t spend it out celebrating. Instead, I choose to spend New Year’s Eve in quiet reflection, looking back at the previous year and planning for the new year. Over time, I have compiled a process for reflection and have found the process to be invaluable. Here are four simple exercises followed by a reminder to celebrate your year: [Read more…] about Reflecting On Your Year

Simple Ways to Bring More Joy to Your Holiday Season

2013-12-21 By Monica 11 Comments

The holiday season can be hectic, and at times, even stressful. If you want to take some of the stress out of your holiday and replace it with joy, here are 18 simple ideas and tips for gift giving, meaningful traditions, and caring for yourself. [Read more…] about Simple Ways to Bring More Joy to Your Holiday Season

It’s the Little Things – December

2013-12-18 By Monica 2 Comments

The holiday season is in full swing and winter has arrived in the Northwest. It can be a hectic and stressful time of year which is all the more reason to take a minute, slow down, and savor life’s little things. December has been about trying new things for me – a new yoga studio, Argentinian Tango lessons with my husband, hanging mistletoe, a holiday party, and my new favorite winter pick-me-up – a juice called, “Here Comes the Sun.” It’s made with oranges, carrots, ginger, and chia seeds. It really does feel like sunshine on a chilly, wet, Portland day. I’m also writing my first eBook! I plan to share it with you in early January. It’s about designing your dream life and it’s a step-by-step guide for you to design, plan, and create the life you’ve always imagined.

5 Ways You Can Stop Holding Yourself Back and Finally Achieve Your Dreams

2013-12-09 By Monica Leave a Comment

We all have hopes and dreams, ambitions for achieving more in our lives. We all want to do something new, or let go of something that no longer serves us. So what keeps holding us back?

Many times, we are the road block on our path to success. It is our own doubts, fears, and insecurities that keep us from doing what we need to do to succeed.

So how can you start getting out of your own way? Here are 5 Steps you can start today:

1. Take Responsibility for Your Own Life and Your Current Situation: This can be one of the hardest things you’ll ever do but it is also one of the most empowering. Everyone has their own “blame story” that they need to release: He did this to me, she won’t let me do it, they always make me feel like I can’t, he’s holding me back, I had this experience or that experience, etc. While these may all be valid events or situations, it is your response to those experiences that determines whether you’re really holding yourself back or moving yourself forward.

How to Create Success By Asking the Right Questions

2013-12-02 By Monica 8 Comments

I was on the phone with a friend of mine last week who was telling me about her car problems. “Why don’t things ever go right for me?” she asked. “Why is my life such a mess?”

I’ve heard her ask those same questions many times and have been encouraging her to change her perspective. Changing her perspective can be as simple as changing the questions she’s asking herself. [Read more…] about How to Create Success By Asking the Right Questions

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