So the holidays are upon us and I have to be in a good mood even though I'm way off my dream of being 30 pounds lighter and living a healthy lifestyle. Do I even bother trying in the month of December to look at LITTLE better, or just forget it and wait till January. I think I will just turn this ...
11.30.09 | X-Dreamers | Read more
What is self-sabotage? Dr. Larina Kase defines self-sabotage as "a state of mind and state of being which damages our belief in ourselves and our abilities to achieve that which we want to achieve. It is extremely common and it affects everyone in some way, shape or form. If you have not achieved ...
I am sitting in front of my computer surrounded by the sounds of gunfire. My house has been invaded by teenage boys. It is my son's sixteenth birthday party. Three pizzas later followed by ice cream sundaes they are spread out immersed in a video game and I am sitting here thinking about Opra ...
11.29.09 | X-Dreamers | Read more
Looking back. I sit quietly reflecting, looking at my life from a big picture view. I look back to see the dreams that I have completed while yearning to move forward toward the dreams I have yet to accomplish. Today I am filled with gratitude. 8 Women Dream have become so much more th ...
Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite holiday. I’m amazed at how long the day seems to drag on and on, and then all of a sudden we eat and then we’re full and tired and can’t keep our eyes open. It's wonderful! I’m sensing a very short entry this week - and not just because I’m in ...
The giving of thanks is officially here. With all the tough times, creative financing, and staying afloat we all need a break. While you enjoy the experience of your holiday, in whatever form that comes, here are few things to keep in mind. I am currently preparing for the big feast at our ho ...
Are you giving your dream your best? My dream is to become an accomplished equestrian. My other dream is to see the long-lasting continuation of the LaCanada Rose Parade float. As I reflected on last week's post, I realized that I have truly not been giving my equestrian dream my best. So ...
11.25.09 | X-Dreamers | Read more
Some of the things I am grateful for may surprise you. For example, I am grateful that my tenants accidentally set my house on fire a year ago. Sound crazy? Perhaps. Yet no one was hurt, and the insurance money gave me a chance to redo everything – new kitchen, bathroom, master bedroom. ...
This site has been a little too serious lately and needs some light-hearted humor so I'd thought I would share some about Thanksgiving. And it's not because I haven't achieved any goals this week and don't have anything to write . . . really. Here's a little story from my Thanksgiving last yea ...
11.23.09 | X-Dreamers | Read more
Where do you get your inspiration? The terms motivation and inspiration can mean different things to different people. In honor of this Thanksgiving I decided to put together a comprehensive list of web sites where we can find inspiration or motivation to help keep us moving toward our dr ...
I spent yesterday morning on a field trip to the Legion of Honor in San Francisco. If you have never been, you must go. It is my favorite museum. It sits on top of a hill with a panoramic view of the bay and the city. Its white neoclassical architecture reflective of the ancient Rome wi ...
11.22.09 | X-Dreamers | Read more
In last weeks post it was mentioned that I need to do three things - Ask for help. I asked several of my good friends to help me with where I have heard and feel things aren't working in the direction I would like to go. Learn from mistakes Well I have made the same mistakes over and over a ...
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