Life Lessons

Keep moving 

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My friend Sabrina recently wrote a blog post titled “problem solve.” In the post, she elaborates on how we operate under a belief that hard work should always pay off – and it’s a dangerous belief to operate under because it often leaves us disappointed. “Even though what you’re working on…

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Show up

Show up

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One of my takeaways from Ruckusmakers was that in order to differentiate yourself from others, from your competition, you don’t need to do much. So many businesses, and individuals that work for them, are focused on the bottom line – the cost, the revenue and the profit. When you decide…

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Take a leap

Take a leap

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When I heard about Seth Godin’s Ruckusmakers workshop, I knew I had to apply. Having the chance to interact and spend quality time with my favorite blogger was an opportunity I couldn’t resist. The conference is invite only, so I also knew it was a long-shot. Not everyone (or even…

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Start small

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We seem to operate under the belief that with a new year, comes the opportunity to create a “new us.” However, operating under this belief means we’re failing to realize: if we want to change something about our lives, we don’t have to wait until January. having a laser-like focus…

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Yearning for learning: yoga

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I’ve recently started practicing yoga and as a result, I find myself feeling stronger, more confident and generally happier. I’ve also learned a number of “lessons” that I want to share with anyone just getting into it: Practice makes for better practice: It takes time to learn; with practice comes…

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Acceptance vs approval

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My oldest friend recently shared some great insight with me: acceptance does not equal approval. It’s a simple saying that applies to almost every facet of life and since carrying the mantra with me, I’ve been a truly happier person. Oftentimes, our friends or family will make decisions that we…

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Embracing change

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The issues that we currently face as a planet, country, city, and even as individuals, are vastly different from the ones we faced 40, 20, 10, 5 or even 2 years ago. On a local level in Buffalo, we are seeing things happen (development, an influx of young professionals, the…

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Time is precious

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Goodbyes are the worst, right? My dad visited me in Buffalo last weekend and it while it was wonderful, it went by all too quickly. It seems like every time I have a visitor, the weekend ends just a few short moments after it starts. Living in Buffalo, and having…

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Tips from TIME

Tips from TIME

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I’ve been reading a lot of articles in TIME recently and happened to stumble across a few  that I felt were worth sharing. The first article I read detailed 10 things to do to improve your life. I share them with the hope of inspiring you to make simple, healthy…

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