Savoir Vivre Vignettes
Why SMART Goals Might Not Be So Smart After All
A Fresh Perspective Introduction At the beginning of this new year, many of us are making plans and setting goals for the year ahead. Whether it's career ambitions, fitness targets, or personal development objectives, we aim to map our paths...
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You’ll Need to Reinvent Yourself in 2025
A Fresh Start in a Fast-Changing World So, here we are in 2025, where AI writes poetry, cars practically drive themselves, and your coffee maker probably has more computing power than NASA circa 1969. If there was ever a time...
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In the Middle of a Life Crisis, what can Priming do for You?
If you have obstacles that are holding you back from who you want to be, PRIMING is one of the most effective tools for bridging that gap. Tony Robbins Introduction When the storm hits—whether it’s a life-altering crisis or a...
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Set Daily Intentions Instead of New Year’s Resolutions
Every January, millions of us take a moment to reflect on the year ahead, enthusiastically penning New Year's resolutions. Eat healthier. Get that promotion. Pivot your business. Finally start that profitable side hustle. These big goals can feel empowering, yet...
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A New Life Cycle, A New Chapter
At the close of one chapter and the imminent start of another, there’s often a pause. This pause can feel unsettling and disorienting—a disruption in your carefully curated rhythm. Yet, it’s also a moment brimming with untapped potential, a chance...
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Why Should Successful High-Performance Professionals Make Time to Reflect on the Past Year?
Because the Habit of Reflection can separate Extraordinary Successful Professionals from Highly Successful Ones As the year winds down, it's easy to get caught up in the holiday rush and the flurry of end-of-year deadlines. But amidst the chaos, this powerful tool...
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From Success to Significance—Why Leaving a Legacy Matters
Discover Your Soul’s Purpose, Create an Impactful Legacy and Embody Peace of Mind Introduction As someone who’s always valued making a meaningful impact, I often wonder: What will I leave behind? Not just in terms of possessions or professional achievements,...
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Reflecting on 2024: A Guide for Introverts Facing Life Transitions
Discover how to reflect on 2024 with self-compassion. Celebrate your wins, learn from challenges, and set meaningful intentions for 2025.
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Looking Back and Taking Stock
Get back on Track At the end of another year, most of us are looking forward to the coming year, tempted by the lure of new beginnings. Nothing wrong with that. I gave up making New Year's resolutions some time...
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Christmas Countdown Calendar – 2 days to Christmas!
Theme: Making Friends and Maintaining Friendships Friendship as a Shelter In the storms of life, friendships are the shelters that keep us safe and grounded. A good friend doesn’t need to solve your problems; they simply offer a space where...
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Christmas Calendar Countdown – 3 days to Christmas!
Theme: Making Friends and Maintaining Friendships Letting Go of Perfect Perfection is a myth, especially when it comes to relationships. Friendships thrive not on flawless interactions but on genuine ones. The holiday season can amplify the pressure to be “perfect,”...
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Christmas Calendar Countdown – 4 days to Christmas!
Theme: Making Friends and Maintaining Friendships The Gift of Vulnerability Friendships deepen when we allow ourselves to be seen for who we truly are—flaws, fears, and all. Vulnerability isn’t about oversharing; it’s about trusting someone enough to show them your...
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Setbacks Do Not Erase the Progress You Have Made So Far
Stumbling Blocks or Stepping Stones? You are working all hours at your disposal to reach your goal and then suddenly...yet another setback! As unwelcome as a speeding ticket on the day both your indicators fail. Life rarely unfolds in a...
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Christmas Calendar Countdown – 5 days to Christmas!
Theme: Making Friends and Maintaining Friendships The Power of Playfulness Life transitions can feel heavy, but friendships remind us that it’s okay to set the weight down, even for a little while. Playfulness isn’t just for children—it’s a powerful way...
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Christmas Calendar Countdown – 6 days to Christmas!
Theme: Making Friends and Maintaining Friendships Friends as Mirrors True friends reflect the best parts of us, even when we can’t see them ourselves. They remind us of our strengths, our potential, and our ability to overcome life’s challenges. In...
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Why Do We Volunteer for Life Transitions?
Choosing to go through more than one Major Life Change at the same time I have often asked myself this question. Why complicate life when I'm already struggling through one life transition, by volunteering for another? With the launch of...
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Christmas Calendar Countdown – 7 days to Christmas!
Theme: Making Friends and Maintaining Friendships Celebrating Small Wins in Friendship In times of transition, it’s easy to overlook the small, beautiful moments that make life meaningful—especially in friendships. These small wins could be as simple as an honest conversation,...
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Did You Try Anything NewThis Year?
Choosing Change, One Brave Step at a Time This year has been a wild ride of personal discoveries, unexpected U-turns, and brave first steps. I'm sitting here reflecting on all the ways I've challenged myself, pushed beyond my comfort zone,...
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Christmas Calendar Countdown – 9 days to Christmas!
Theme: Making Friends and Maintaining Friendships Building Bridges Over Distance Distance doesn’t have to weaken friendships. In fact, it can often make them stronger if both parties are willing to invest time and effort. The holiday season is the perfect...
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Stop Using Your Energy to Worry
Use It to Create, Connect, Learn, Grow, Glow, and Heal Hey, you. Yes, you. The one sitting there, on the orange coach, replaying that awkward conversation in your head for the fifth time today. Or maybe you’re stressing about the...
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Why Do You NEED A Narrative Identity?
Change Your Narrative Identity, Change Your Life Have you ever stopped to think about the story you tell yourself about your life? Not the one you share at parties or job interviews—the polished, edited self-promotional version—but the one that runs...
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Christmas Calendar Countdown – less than 10 days to Christmas!
Theme: Making Friends and Maintaining Friendships The Gift of Presence In a world filled with distractions, one of the most meaningful gifts you can offer a friend is your full presence. Being present isn’t about doing or saying the “right”...
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It’s Time to Leave it All behind in 2024
2025: A Year of Possibilities As we approach the start of 2025, I am reviewing 2024—the good, the middling and the downright disastrous. It has been a year of stratospheric highs and mind-scrambling lows. Why is it that the struggles,...
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Christmas Calendar Countdown
Theme: Making Friends and Maintaining Friendships Creating Space for New Connections Friendships often grow in unexpected ways when we create space for them. Life transitions may feel isolating, but they also provide opportunities to connect with people who resonate with...
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Emotional Safety: Is It Essential In Friendships?
How to create and nurture emotionally secure Friendships I came across this quote the other day, by Daniell Koepke, and it hit me right between the eyes: “My love language is safety. And feeling emotionally safe means collecting evidence that...
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Christmas Countdown Calendar
Theme: Making Friends and Maintaining Friendships Friends Who Light Your Path During challenging times, friends often serve as our guiding lights. They may not have all the answers, but their presence helps us find our way. This holiday season, take...
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Friends Who Know When To Be Silent
Because Sometimes, Croissants and an Orange Couch Are All You Need Good friends get it. They know when to just be there. No unsolicited pep talks, no half-baked solutions wrapped in Instagram wisdom—just your quiet, steady presence. Because sometimes you...
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Release Your Inner Wolf
How to Turn Stress into Your Superpower The forest was alive with whispers. Frosted leaves crackled underfoot as the wolf padded silently through the underbrush, his silver coat blending seamlessly into the winter's dim palette. The air hung heavy with...
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Christmas Calendar Countdown Day 13
The Joy of Shared Traditions Traditions carry a special kind of magic. They ground us in moments of joy and connection, and when shared with friends, they become even more meaningful. Whether it’s decorating a tree, baking cookies, or watching...
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A Concert, a Conversation, and an unconventional Friendship
Les Amis de l'Abbaye de Flaran The theme of my Christmas Calendar Countdown this year is "Making Friends and Maintaining Friendships." Yesterday, I was at a meeting of the board of the Amis de l'Abbaye de Flaran (Friends of the...
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