Is It Time for You to Move? (My Hawaii Announcement)

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“It’s time for you to move, realizing that the thing you are seeking is also seeking you.” – Iyanla Vanzant Ever since I got rid of my apartment back in 2011, you could say I’ve been a bit of a nomad, wandering from place to place, home to home. From DC to northern Virginia to [...]

Intentional Happiness: Focus on Doing More of What Brings You Joy

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Time is definitely flying by for me in Thailand – I’ve already been here three weeks! If I had to choose one word for my experience so far, it would be EXPANSIVE. My mind is being stretched in such good ways from living in community with so many entrepreneurs who are running cool businesses, creating [...]

How to Bounce Back From a Painful Breakup (and Become Happier in the Process)

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This is a guest post by LaDonna Green, a communication and relationship coach. Please welcome LaDonna to the HBW Community! I’ve always been that person everyone bounces ideas off of. The advisor, the editor and often the shoulder to cry on. At times, my shoulders have been drenched from the tears of the burdens of others. [...]

What Changes Are You Willing to Make?

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One of the things I’ll be talking about at my upcoming Launch Yourself LIVE workshop in DC is the mindset you need to start and grow your own business. In short, you have to make the time and put in the work. Sounds simple enough, doesn’t it? This is, of course, something you already know. [...]

How to Deal With Criticism from Random Strangers on the Internet

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Last night, I received an email from a woman I’ve never met before in my life. As far as I know, she and I have never even corresponded virtually, so her communication was that much more confusing. I deleted the email almost as soon as I read it, so I’ll have to paraphrase the gist [...]

Quiz: Are You Living in the Past, Present or Future?

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When I reflect on where I am in my life at this point, I’m grateful that I can say I’m the happiest I’ve ever been. I feel good about the work I’m doing now and the lifestyle I get to live. But it’s when I regress to thinking about the past – those shoulda, woulda, [...]

This is the Year of Choosing

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My theme word for 2013 is DESIRE. And I’ve begun to notice how it’s already showing up in two main areas of my life map: relationships and business. I’m being reminded of how much freedom there is in getting clear about what you really want. There is liberation in creating a vision for what you want [...]

What to Do When You Feel Lost and Stuck in Your Business

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“Trust in what you love, continue to do it, and it will take you where you need to go.” – Natalie Goldberg I love talking about the possibilities of entrepreneurship and the freedom it can bring into your life. But I also believe it’s just as important to talk about the pitfalls as well. Today’s [...]

Empty Your Bag

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Imagine for a moment that you’re going on a trip today. You’re taking a plane to your dream destination, all expenses paid. You arrive early to the airport, free plane ticket in hand, excited to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. You get to security and they won’t let you through. Puzzled, you start [...]

Desire: A Preview of 2013

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This post is my preview of 2013 using the reflection process I shared on the blog last week: Preview 2013: Ten Journaling Questions to Help You Envision Your Ideal Life Next Year It’s been an amazing first week of 2013. I turned 30(!), moved into a new place close to DC (just like I asked the [...]