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The Magic and Mystery of Death

In the past few weeks, two important people in my life suddenly passed away. These deaths have been shocking, sad, and painful for me. And, in the midst of sadness I’ve once again been reminded of the...

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We All Have Our Off Days

We all have off days. With this in mind, I have a confession. Actually I have several. Today I ate two donuts for breakfast. I didn’t think twice. I just did it. And then I beat myself up for it all...

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Grieving Is the First Step to Healing

Unexpressed grief is like glue. It keeps us stuck and immobile. Grief, like a beach ball held under the water, will fight to pop to the surface. The longer you try to hold it under, the harder it is to...

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My Past Life Regression Therapy Training with Dr. Brian Weiss

The premise of Past Life Regression Therapy is that there is a part of our mind that knows the cause of our physical or emotional distress and knows what the solution is as well. The goal of Past Life...

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Do You Lie to Yourself?

Do you ever have rough moments or days where you keep trying to tell yourself that you’re happy because you should be but you’re actually not? I know I do. I’ll think, “I’m happy,” but sometimes...

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The Highest Pass

Well, I never really did think my backside would be prominently featured on a giant movie poster! It was never one of my life goals to be honest and yet, boom — it has happened. I also never thought I...

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Exclusive Interview with Ariane on Life Changes

I was happy to be interviewed by a cool new site called www.24thletter.com. It’s an exclusive, members-only community, but I begged them and they let me share with all of you the interview I did. My...

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How to Help a Loved One Who Has Lost a Parent

It is never easy to lose someone you love, but it can seem especially hard when it is a parent. Parents help shape and contribute to so much of who we are as people that their loss seems to hit extra...

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How to Talk to a Crush at Work This Valentine’s Day

Crushes at workplace are common, so if you have one at your co-worker, it’s nothing new. However, if you want to take things a step further and talk to your crush on this special day, then here are few...

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Workplace Confidence: Does Age Matter?

“Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” – Mark Twain Mark Twain was a very wise man. And yet, age often causes such a chasm in the workplace, affecting teamwork,...

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Ariane’s Four Talks on Change

Hello! I’ve just added to YouTube four (4) videos that I wanted to share on Navigating Change. Some of them are nice and short, only five minutes long. If you’ve got a cup of tea and your journal, you...

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Gifting Responsibly

Gifting gives me great pleasure. I like to get everyone something special for their celebrate their day. I’m the kind of gal who comes back from a trip to with a suitcase full of souvenirs to give to...

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Cigarettes – Out of Your Body, Out of Your Mind

Quitting smoking is not an easy thing to do for many people. No matter how much they know they need to quit or even how much they want to quit, the fact is, the addiction factors involved in quitting...

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How to Live a Cultured College Life

My college experience was full of social adventures, both on and off campus. These memorable times usually stemmed from my frustration with books. While I appreciate the knowledge that was given to me,...

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Technology vs. Instinct and Common Sense: Are Smart Phones Making Us Stupid?

I live in New York–one of the most fast-paced and exciting places in the world. It can also be one of the most dangerous places too. You need to be on your toes here, and aware of your surroundings....

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7 Signs You Suffer from Impostor Syndrome

“You think, ‘Why would anyone want to see me again in a movie?’ And I don’t know how to act anyway, so why am I doing this?” —Meryl Streep “I have written 11 books, but each time I think, ‘Uh oh,...

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It’s Real: Being Almost Depressed

“You’re clinically depressed.” Those three words were music to my ears just a few years ago. Sounds crazy, but I was relieved because I finally had answers. From age 15 up until a few years ago, I...

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Working from Home and Saving Money

When you make the big switch to freelancing or working from home, you gain a lot. You are able to work at your own comfort and speed, without the worry of a supervisor coming to check on you. You are...

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A Roadmap to Financial Independence

Everyone wants to be financially independent, but the harsh reality is that only a small fraction of the population usually achieves it. While it’s often possible for a single event to devastate your...

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How Freelancers Can Make Careers of Their Work

As a freelancer, I’m always thinking about other options: what’s next, how I can gain more work, how can I can be more competitive. If you’ve ever relied on freelance work as your primary means of...

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