Author: Janine

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.63″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] We like things that are easy. We try to avoid as much pain as we can. We want to pull through and get it over with.  However, some of our biggest accomplishments in life have come from doing hard things. But once we hit our comfort zones, we don’t seek…

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.63″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] I learned to smile more when I came to this country. And while I initially had to force myself to smile, I now notice all the amazing positive side effects that smiling brings. If you find it hard to smile, or you don’t see a reason to, think…

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.63″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] What do we deserve? What does it mean to deserve better when it comes to the people in our life? When we think about deserving, we also have to think of giving. Both go hand in hand. We will talk about a few things I feel we all…

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.63″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] I noticed lately how quickly I attach to things, people and outcomes. It happens often quite unnoticeably. Someone or something is available, we enjoy it, and we attach. As soon as it goes away, there is a little sting, a sense of discomfort. Why do we attach so…

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.63″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] I’ve had a lot of confrontation lately with my negative thoughts, some of which I shared on this podcast. So I started to dig deeper to find out what these thoughts are all about. I have to acknowledge – they are quite incredible. They come out of nowhere…

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.63″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] What if you could pick your closest 10 people in life? Who would they be? What characteristics would they have? What is it you are looking for in the people you spend your free time with? We often don’t ask ourselves this question and end up wasting a…

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.63″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] I felt this episode was worth repeating because so much of what drives us comes from the stories that play in the background. Unfortunately we often don’t notice them. However, our decisions depend on them. Its never to late to change the stories we tell ourselves. But we…

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.63″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] It took me a long time to understand the fulfillment that lies in helping others. I always thought the only person I need to look out for is myself. I find it amazing that by being in service to others, I learn so much about myself. This episode…

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.63″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] Over the last few years I learned the importance of connection. I began to appreciate sincere and honest human connection. Learning to put my best into every interaction with every human being has become a major life goal for me. Why? Because it is rewarding. The ability to…

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.63″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] With all the distractions we have going on all day long, we hardly take time to think anymore. We bombard our minds wit information and we run from one appointment to the next. Time to think is critical for accessing our inner voice, and finding answers to questions…