Tag Archives: Deborah Jane Wells

Living Your Authentic Life Without Regret

In her best-selling book, The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, Hay House author Bronnie Ware says the number one regret reported by those she attended as a hospice nurse is, “I wish I’d had the courage to live a life … Continue reading

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Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: The Sensory Balance Scan

In our busy lives, we can fall into the habit of taking care of everyone and everything else before we take care of ourselves. When we focus first on taking care of our careers and homes, our friends, loved ones, … Continue reading

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The Labor of Love

As Labor Day approaches, I encountered this poster and it brought to mind one of the favorite maxims of my British-born great-grandmother—Jane Hannah Smith Adams Wheeler—“Pray as if everything depends on God. Work as if everything depends on you.” Granny … Continue reading

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Lighten Your Load: The Core Energy Scan

Getting the blues occasionally is common. I know first-hand how debilitating long-term discouragement can become if left unchecked, having suffered multiple episodes of depression in my lifetime.  During my 30 years as an organization transformation consultant, I served as a … Continue reading

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No Such Thing as Good Luck

Merriam-Webster defines “luck” as “the things that happen to a person because of chance: the accidental way things happen without being planned.” This definition is one of the reasons I avoid using the term. I don’t believe in good luck available … Continue reading

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Why Playing It Safe Can Be Risky Business

Many of us think if we dare to try something new or take a risk in order to expand or improve our lives, we won’t make life better, we’ll make it more difficult.  We tell ourselves it’s easier to stick with the status … Continue reading

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Turning Unexplored Possibilities Into Fulfilling Realities

Many pursue an education to gain knowledge. But knowledge alone isn’t all that useful. It’s when we apply what we have learned that it becomes most valuable. Think about all the things you know, but haven’t put into action.  The … Continue reading

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Daring Greatly

Creativity, curiosity and courage are at the root of all freedom. It takes creativity to dream big, curiosity to explore how it might manifest and courage to keeping moving forward–despite your past experience, your current circumstances or the number of … Continue reading

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Embracing Uncertainty With Enthusiasm

In life, bridges connect us to the future. They provide passage to new discoveries,  relationships and opportunities. But crossing a bridge means making a change and change is sometimes uncomfortable. We’re torn between staying where we are and moving forward … Continue reading

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Your Daily Dose of Motivation

When was the last time you took a shower? We don’t tend to think that the benefits of one shower will last a month or a lifetime. But we do tend to think that way when it comes to motivation. Like a … Continue reading

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