When should I start planning the new year?
The turning of the calendar to a New Year has a sense of magic attached to it. It represents potential, possibilities, and a fresh start. For a brief moment, as the old year washes away, it seems like anything is possible. The "New Year" tends to bring out the dreamer...
5 Clues You Are Playing the Victim
We are all guilty of playing the "victim" from time to time. Being a victim has it's advantages - the biggest being that it justifies inaction. After all, if you have a good reason for not moving forward and taking risks, you're off the hook, right? Wrong. Let's look...
Your Secret Weapon for Success (and failure!)
Have you heard the expression- You get what you think about? Yeah, I get it, it's a term that's grossly overused. Kinda like "You reap what you sow" Yet it hides a big secret. MARIANNE STRAIT A passionate believer in the power of "jump starts", Marianne helps...
Failing Brilliantly Infographic
Why do we fail so brilliantly? Check out this infographic.
12 Shifts to Start 2017 Right
Are you ready to shift your life in 2017? This infographic can help.
How to Have A Great Day Mind Map
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Tricky Words
Click on image above for a larger view It’s only words….. Or is it? Over the years, both as a coach and a self help junkie, I have learned the tremendous power words have. Subtle, seemingly innocent words can have a profound impact on our self image, self...
How to End This Year Strong!
End This Year Strong! It’s not over!!!!!!! There’s time!!!! You can still make definite progress on the goals that you’ve “missed” reaching this year . In addition to getting “somewhere” (instead of feeling like you failed) on the goals, you will begin to trust...
Are your goals S.M.A.R.T.?
Have you heard of the S.M.A.R.T. goal setting method? When I discovered this, a few years ago, it changed my life! Up to that point I was simply writing down "what I want" and, I must admit, suffered from a lot of "vague" goals like, "make more money", "exercise...
There’s Danger in Looking Back…
There's Danger in Looking Back... Would you believe me if I told you... That you always carry your version of the past with you? And that the version contains in it emotions and beliefs that keep you stuck and limited today? (and tomorrow!) MARIANNE STRAIT A...
Lessons from a Feral Cat
Lessons from a Feral Cat It was a brutal winter, -16 degrees, wind chills in the -40’s, & a hungry, growth stunted, feral cat had found shelter under our camper. And there she stayed, frightened and alone. Desperately wanting help, but afraid to accept it. MARIANNE...
Toss that Stinkin’ Thinkin’
Toss that Stinkin' Thinkin' Are you Stinkin' Thinkin'? Do negative thoughts, fears and worries fill your mind? Are you afraid you can't find a way out, and things won't get any better? Do you hesitate when an opportunity arises - and choose to let it pass you by? If...
Goals vs. Resolutions vs. Vision … it matters
Do you Set Goals? Create Visions? or Make Resolutions? It's an important question. The answer can significantly impact your results... These three words seem similar, even interchangeable - but in fact, they aren't. There are very big differences between setting...
Steps to Change a Habit
Do you have a habit (or 2) that you'd like to change? Almost every one does. I'd like to share some insights I learned from "The Power of Habit" by Charles Duhigg about habits, and changing them. The book has a lot of great information in it, and I highly recommend...
Giving Thanks – 9 of my favorite quotes
A thankful heart is critical to your success. I'd like to share with you 9 of my favorite quotes about gratitude and "thanks-giving". We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures. - Thornton Wilder Thanksgiving...