Steps to Reset and Regain Goal Momentum

Dear MOTIVATION: After an enthusiastic start on my New Year’s goals, I’ve hit a wall in February. My motivation, which was high in January, has disappeared, leaving me feeling defeated. I want to revive my connection, focus and resilience, but don’t know how. What small steps can I take to hit reset and get back […]

Small Victories, Big Team Love

Dear MOTIVATION: I recently opened a small juicing and smoothie café in my local community. We are seeing rapid growth, and I want my team to feel valued and appreciated for their dedicated hard work. How can I celebrate our small wins in a meaningful way? I believe acknowledging these milestones could elevate morale and […]

Affordable Romance for First Time Love

Dear MOTIVATION: This is my first Valentine’s Day with my girlfriend, but I was laid off in November of last year. I’ve been job-hunting and haven’t landed a new job yet, which is making it tough to plan something special. I really want to show her how much she means to me without spending a […]

Strengthening Connections with Your Team

Dear MOTIVATION: I’m an overwhelmed manager struggling to connect with my team and earn their full respect. They seem emotionally and socially disengaged. I also sense they believe I lack confidence and competence in my leadership abilities. I want to motivate, connect with, and inspire them; however, I fear that coming on too strong might […]

New Year, New Connection

Dear MOTIVATION: The ball has dropped, and the New Year is here. I can’t help but feel the growing distance between my boyfriend and me. The spark and activities are gone. We’ve both been so caught up in our routines that our intimacy has faded. I want to rekindle our emotional and physical connection to […]

Prioritizing Self-Care in the New Year

Dear MOTIVATION: As the new year approaches, my schedule is filled with everyone else’s needs, while my self-care gets pushed to the backseat. I find myself saying ‘yes’ to others at the expense of my own well-being and potential “me” time. How can I create some much-needed “me” time to reset and reward myself without […]

Small Steps to Big Changes

Dear MOTIVATION: Every New Year, I set ambitious self-improvement goals for myself, but I often end up feeling disappointed and defeated when I fail to achieve them. I usually give up on them by mid-year. I want to boost my self-esteem, yet it seems like I’m setting myself up for failure time and time again. […]

Growing Up, Growing Traditions Together 

Dear MOTIVATION: As my children grow up, our cherished holiday traditions are shifting, and I find myself longing for the old ways. I love our Holiday Traditions, but I also want to support my kids as they create new memories. How can I hold onto my passion for our traditions while adapting to our evolving […]

Embracing Hope During the Holidays

Dear MOTIVATION: I am struggling to find the purpose of the holidays this year. After being furloughed for 43 days during the government shutdown, my holiday spirit feels dim. Financial worries stress my mind, and I’m questioning the meaning of the holidays. I want to reconnect with the joy and warmth of the holiday season […]

Unlocking the Power of Gratitude

Dear MOTIVATION: I struggle to recognize the positive in my life. Daily challenges and struggles weigh me down, and it feels almost impossible to appreciate anything. Friends suggest keeping a gratitude journal, but I fear it won’t help. How can I genuinely develop a gratitude practice that shifts my mindset toward the positive? I want […]

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