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7 Ways You Can Help Change the World

2013-11-17 By Monica 2 Comments

I woke up at 4am, and all I could think was “What am I doing with my life?” I was in my early 30’s and living in the corporate world, working long hours with high levels of stress. I felt burned out and depleted. What happened? Growing up, I always dreamed I would change the world and make it a better place.

At that moment, I definitely didn’t feel like I was changing anything. I was just earning a paycheck. Just surviving. I didn’t have time to think about changing the world. I had deadlines to meet and never enough time for anything extra.

Does that sound familiar? Many people I know are in the same situation. How can you take on the problems of the world when there’s so much to do already? It can be overwhelming, no matter how good your intentions might be.

But it doesn’t have to be that way. You can change the world, just like you always thought you would. You can make a positive change. You can do meaningful deeds and make a positive impact on other people.

Are Your Spending Habits in Harmony with Your Values?

2013-07-18 By Monica 8 Comments

“But what is happiness except the simple harmony between
a man and the life he leads?” ~ Albert Camus

Are Your Spending Habits in Harmony with Your Values?

I thought my money habits were in harmony with my values. That is, until I encountered a monster sale at the Coach outlet store last week and almost forgot everything. I’m not really a “shopper,” fortunately. I dislike the crowds and bustle of shopping malls. Like most people, I have a limited amount of discretionary income and try to spend wisely. I love a good bargain and am usually willing to wait for a sale or to spend time comparison shopping until I find the best deal on something I need.

This time though, I was at the outlet mall to look for a dress for an upcoming event when I saw the huge SALE! signs at the Coach outlet store. I’m not really a fan of Coach products but stepped inside to see what they had. It was a feeding frenzy. They had a huge clearance section with bags for 50% off and were giving each person a coupon for an additional 40% off. Wow!

Life Lessons from the Final Episode of the Oprah Winfrey Show

2011-06-15 By Monica Leave a Comment

“The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you’re willing to work.” ~Oprah Winfrey

There’s no doubt that that Oprah Winfrey is inspirational to millions of people around the world. Her story, in many ways, is the definition of success and the American dream. Oprah shows us what’s possible for someone who works hard, uses their natural talents, and is persistent enough to overcome any obstacles in her path.

Oprah had humble beginnings, growing up in poverty in rural Mississippi and later in an inner-city Milwaukee neighborhood. She experienced considerable hardship during her childhood, including being raped at age nine and becoming pregnant at 14, although her son died in infancy. But Oprah didn’t let her circumstances stop her, she followed her calling from radio, to television, to her own 25-year successful television show, and eventually to owning her own media empire.

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