Seeking Clarity from a Therapist

seeking clarity from a therapist

I am a serious advocate of seeking clarity from a therapist when in a cloud of confusion, despair, and darkness. Whether one-on-one or in groups, or with a psychologist or psychiatrist – such can help you change your thinking and change your life. Sure did mine! Seeking help from a…

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Quotes and Words of Wisdom for 2022

seats by the sea

I, once again, did not create and post a lot of Words of Wisdom in 2021 due in large part to my new obsession with the creation of poster graphics. Of course, Covid dragging on did not help either. But to stay true to my tradition, I, once again, gathered…

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Build Your Self Esteem by Discovering your Talents

Low self esteem is the root cause of more issues than most realize, from addictions to failure. Low self-esteem stems from the perception that we are not good enough, smart enough, or worthy enough to have or be or do what we wish.   From Wikipedia: Self-esteem is an individual’s subjective…

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Seagulls are a Delightful Distraction

seagulls are a delightful distraction

Seagulls are a delightful distraction. I sure do miss visiting them at the beach! Here is another Delightful Distraction video featuring those crazy seagulls. My love of seagulls goes back a long, long way. In fact, my hubby proposed to me while we were feeding gulls at the beach in…

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Piers are a Delightful Distraction

Piers are a delightful distraction

Saltwater, Freshwater, Wetland waters, standing or in ruins – taking photographs of piers delights me! During this time of isolation, I’m creating a series of Delightful Distraction videos to help distract us from what is going on and find some beauty, peace and, humor. Here is a short video of…

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The Unspoken Asset of Toastmasters

Lifelong Toastmaster Friends

I joined Toastmasters in 1987. There are numerous benefits of being a part of this organization. For us long-time members, we most appreciate the unspoken asset of Toastmasters – friends. A few years ago, I delivered the opening thought at a Toastmaster contest. This is what I shared: My first…

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Leadership is not about Competition

balloon stomp game

I believe an influential leader does his or her best to make sure all members of the team win. It’s not about “winning.” It is about cooperation and collaboration. Effective Leadership inspires Teamwork! Leadership is not about competition. There is a popular acronym: TEAM – Together Everyone Achieves More. But…

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