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Making Peace with All Our Pieces

Making Peace with All Our Pieces

by Denise Riebman Four years ago, the man I was going to marry broke my heart, and I found myself virtually alone in a new town (one that I had moved to for him). Basic human functions like sleeping...

Having Fun with Failure

Having Fun with Failure

by Denise Riebman I want to fail in 2016. Stumble, trip, fall, and maybe even be humiliated. Fail big and boldly. What sparked this “career fail resolution”? Seeing extraordinarily talented clients...

CiPP Tours: New Habits for the New Year

CiPP Tours: New Habits for the New Year

by Nicole Stottlemyer It slid across the carpet, landing right in front of me. I picked it up. It was beautifully designed, and had two blank lines staring back at me, just waiting for me to write...

The Spending Money Well Habit

The Spending Money Well Habit

by Braco Pobric Something to think about when holiday shopping this year… Can you really establish a habit of buying well-being? This might sound far-fetched, but research clearly shows you can....

Combating Career Shame with the ABCDE Model

Combating Career Shame with the ABCDE Model

by Denise Riebman Career Shame hides in the shadows, lurking and taunting, until it can’t be ignored. It’s the nagging feeling that you’re not living up to your own potential. It’s the fear that...

The Magical Effects of Having Fun

The Magical Effects of Having Fun

by Nicole Stottlemyer “Pick a card, any card,” I said to the group. It sounded like I was about to do a magic trick. But no. “We’re going to play a game,” I said with a big smile to the room full of...

The Smile Habit

The Smile Habit

by Braco Pobric Many of us may have been told that we should smile more often. Studies suggest that smiling has multiple benefits on our well-being. But what if we fake a smile to purposefully...