About 4-1/2 years ago when my marriage ended, my life as I knew it entirely changed. I had just turned 40 that spring and moved my only child 7 hours away to college earlier that fall. This was a period of mourning and a period of discovery – a death and a rebirth. I had always tried to treat people kindly, but always considered myself to be in the shadows, the supportive woman behind the man. I...

Quotes – I love them! It is amazing how a few words from someone’s observations, experiences, or beliefs can speak volumes to you. Earlier today, I posted the following quote on twitter and Facebook which was very well received: “I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence but it comes from within.” ~Anonymous This got me to thinking, what is one characteristic ...

  In March I attended a Master Marketing Event in Lake Tahoe. It took me 16 hours, 4 flights and 1 shuttle ride, each way, to get tips, tricks, and proven strategies from some of the top internet/social marketing phenoms in the industry. While they delivered this and more, I was also out there looking for some clarity – the best personal direction for this aspiring entrepreneur. Wow, where do I...

An emotion drove you to seek out a home based or other business opportunity. Perhaps frustration at your job, desire to provide more for your family, disgust at never being able to get ahead – whatever your story, it motivated you to change your circumstances. These very things are what helped you to establish “your why”, and you must stay mindful of them to keep your passion fueled. However...

Many studies have been done on how thoughts can effect your physical well being. If thoughts are both mental and physical, then does one physically exude what they are thinking and feeling? I believe the answer to this is yes. If you have spent any time observing people, you have probably seen this exhibited. Have you ever watched how a more confident person carries themselves? They tend to make m...