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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dear MOTIVATION: My in-laws have always expected extravagant gifts for Thanksgiving, which causes anxiety and stresses me out. I believe that this holiday should focus on gratitude and family togetherness rather than material possessions. How can I kindly set new expectations without hurting their feelings? I want to foster a more meaningful celebration that highlights […]
Dear MOTIVATION: I do everything to support and take care of my husband and two children, but I often feel unappreciated. I pour my heart into our home and family, yet I crave acknowledgment and appreciation for my efforts. How can I approach my husband about these feelings without upsetting or offending him? I want […]
Dear MOTIVATION: I am a business owner facing the difficult task of announcing layoffs. I genuinely care about my employees and am worried about the impact this news will have on morale. What’s the best way to communicate this sensitive information while being respectful and supportive? I don’t want to lose the trust of my […]
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