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Work Smarter, Not Harder

Work smarter, not harder seems to be a very popular catch phrase these days. Work is work. We all have to do it. In the past couple years, businesses and companies have found ways for employees to work smarter, including employees working remotely. But what are you doing to work smarter? Do you stop work at 5 p.m.? Do you leave work at the door? Sometimes it is not what your company has implemented. Sometimes it is just about you – your drive and your work ethic. Here are some tips on working smarter: Make a weekly plan. What is […]

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Courage

Courage is the ability to do something that frightens oneself. It is strength in the face of pain or grief. It is strength and bravery. It takes courage to to set boundaries and to say no. It takes courage to make hard decisions. It takes courage to believe there is something more out there. It takes courage to start a business and run a business. It takes courage to travel alone. It takes courage to stand up for someone. We have all been faced with moments where you had to muster up the courage to handle a situation. You dig […]

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Confident

Learning how to be confident is important in every person’s life, be it personally or professionally or both. Confidence means feeling sure of yourself and your abilities — not in an arrogant way, but in a realistic, secure way. Confidence isn’t about feeling superior to others. It’s a knowing that you are capable. Being confident doesn’t mean you do not have doubts or that you know everything. Confidence is something that is built. The first step is to believe in yourself. Believe that you are capable of doing anything. Don’t compare yourself to others. Second, creating confidence is not about […]

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Good Advice

You have to love when you see a sign that reminds you of the little things. Don’t forget to: Take chances. Tell the truth. Date someone totally wrong for you. Say no. Spend all your cash. Get to know someone random. Be random. Say I love you. Sing out loud. Laugh at stupid jokes. Cry. Apologize. Tell someone how much they mean to you. Tell a jerk what you think. Laugh until your stomach hurts. Live life. Regret nothing. Live each day to the fullest. I would add: Work hard. Smile often. Have grace. Go on adventures. Find your joy. […]

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Every Morning

“I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.” E.B. White With each morning comes a whole new day of possibilities. Start each day with the mindset “I get to …” rather than “I have to….” Sometimes it is just about perspective. Change the world and have one hell of a good time doing it – that is definitely on my list of things to do. xoxo, Jane Anne

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