Personal Excellence

If there are no peaks of stress in your life then it may be a sign that you aren’t achieving all that you are capable of because you’ve become too entrenched in your comfort zone.  You aren’t out their grabbing opportunities that come your way. Putting yourself out there, taking a risk, pushing the limits is stressful, but it’s a good positive stress. There are 3 main stressors that a wise woman welcomes into her life.  They make her take notice, learn and experience because she understands their value to her.

Some people think a bottom line is only about the money. Remember the Jerry Maguire phrase, “Show me the money?” Well, the bottom line is more than just the money. Total health, satisfying relationships, raving customers, and general happiness are just a few of the “other” bottom lines that are significant in our lives.

Women have wanted choices from the beginning of time. They have fought hard to receive the gifts of choice – freedom. So, what is getting in the way? Women still have the belief that they have to be all things to all people. They are suffering from society’s expectation of needing to successfully do it all – on your own. It doesn’t have to be that way. Women can make choices. However, making choices doesn’t translate into choosing everything. So, how do women make choices and not feel guilty, deprived, ashamed, judged or neglected? Here are 5 ways you can make guilt-free choices:

Today’s successful women entrepreneurs are sharp, savvy and highly skilled. Some have solo-enterprises, while others run multi-national organizations. All have one thing in common – an entrepreneurial spirit that just won’t stop.

Making something simpler is hard work. With practice it does get easier. But first you need to understand the two foundations of creating simplicity: human nature and human needs.

What's the value of your time?

There are several threats to a person’s self-confidence that exist to derail them at some time or another. It’s important to recognize and understand the ‘confidence’ threats by being empowered, not waiting for the next shoe to drop, being prepared the best way possible.Let’s review threats that you can take charge of.

The Stanford Encyclopedia defines morality as a code of conduct put forward by society, or another group such as a religion. But how does your moral compass mesh with what you face in today’s world? Such as; a decline in loyalty at work, breaches of trust, diminished professionalism, and selfishness. Finding your answers to these questions can bring you closer to a sense of who you are, what you value and the connection to your behavior. It is possible to know and do the right thing in your work, your relationships and in your family.

True success comes within the confines of authentic relationships. Anything less is superficial. How do you know if your relationship needs a little repair or if it should get a total overhaul or if it's doomed?

Rejection makes us afraid. Afraid to invite someone out. Afraid to ask for the promotion. Afraid to start a difficult conversation. Afraid to start our business. We assume that our interest, ideas or intentions will be dismissed. What’s not set in stone is how you react to rejection. Your reaction to a negative response is the single most important thing you control. This is where your power lies. Finding ways to positively react to and handle daunting rejection is where you have influence over your life, situation and future.