Of the countless ways to make positive change in your life, one that works for me particularly well is planning A Letting Go Ceremony. The event is built around releasing a ...
LaurieTalks
Tap Dancer, Author & Podcaster
LaurieTalks
Mindset
10 Ways You May Be Wasting Time
I know I waste time. I waste mind time. How? Pondering stupid stuff that doesn’t matter and certainly won't matter in a years time. Do you have thoughts that hold you back from ...
Sensitivity Paved the Way
You know the kid: the socially awkward, goofy-faced kid who’s sorta odd and doesn't blend in? That was me. I went to 13 different schools, and no, my family never moved. Was I o ...
As Grand As The Canyon: Positive Thinking
"As grand as the canyon!" Maintaining a positive mindset is under your control. As a teenager, I was so cynical that family and friends complained to me about my attitude. T ...
Picasso Charged For Experience. Do you?
One day a woman happened to notice that the artist working with a sketchpad in a public place was none other than the world-famous Pablo Picasso. She begged him to draw her portrai ...
The Beauty of Taking Responsibility
A Misspelling, A Misstep, and A Miscalculation. First . . . the miscalculation. I’ve been audited four times. I cried each time the notice arrived in the mail. But soon eno ...
Making Sacrifices: This for That
I like to say that you can have everything you want, you just can't have it all at the same time. Some things require work and a bit of sacrifice. Instead of thinking, "Sacrific ...
Character Matters
Personality references what you do. Character is who you are. Reputation is what others say or think you are. Dance styles come and go, but doing the right thing is forever ...
How to Ask for and Get a Killer Letter of Recommendation
If you’re old enough to require a letter of recommendation, then guess what? You’re old enough to ask for it yourself. Think about the difference in the letter I’m going to write ...
Conquering Fear and Getting On TV
When the producers from The John Walsh Show called to ask if I would be a featured guest on the day time talk show, my initial thought was, “NO WAY!” My fear was intense. I ended ...
