Published on April 20, 2011 by Anne Raymond
It is so easy to get distracted these days! We are bombarded with advertisement, email, information, ideas, and requests all the time. It’s sometimes impossible to get away from it all.
So when a “shiny-object” appears, our time and attention is drawn away and amused for a moment (or …
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Published on April 12, 2011 by Anne Raymond
What makes a successful leader? One who is willing to take risks and make mistakes, be determined to work harder, and never give up (even when it’s tough!). There is definitely a success mindset in every game – whether it’s the game of basketball, the game of business, or the …
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Published on April 5, 2011 by Anne Raymond
What does creativity mean to you? I used to think that being creative was really only for artists and musicians. I had some talented friends who could draw incredibly imaginative creatures that could have belonged in a Harry Potter or Star Wars movie. I barely could draw stick figures. …
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Published on February 15, 2011 by Anne Raymond
Have you ever been around a group of people that are negative, critical of everything, and just a big-downer to be around? Do you find you get sucked into being negative just because everyone around you is too? This type of environment can suck the energy and inspiration out of …
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Published on February 8, 2011 by Anne Raymond
Do you sometimes feel like you are suffering from a lack of energy and motivation? Do you “think” you should be happy but sure don’t feel that way? Do you sometimes struggle with the lack of direction or meaning in your work and life while you try to keep …
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Published on February 2, 2011 by Anne Raymond
What you focus on expands to fill your mind and your time! When you focus and take action in a big way, you get results. This isn’t always easy in our complex world of distractions and interruptions. It requires setting stronger boundaries around us and filtering out the things …
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Published on January 18, 2011 by Anne Raymond
Happy New Year! Hope you had a fantastic holiday and closed out the new year with a bang! We raised a cheer with our good friends in sunny California where we totally lucked out with the weather. It was sunny and clear except for one day of pouring rain. …
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Published on January 10, 2011 by Anne Raymond
From December…..A joy to give back to the community!
What an exciting day! I delivered a huge pile of unwrapped toys to the Etobicoke General Hospital Pediatric unit. The joy of giving brings such meaning especially during the holidays!
I had two occasions recently where clients and friends contributed to the toys …
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Published on December 3, 2010 by Anne Raymond
Ever wonder why you’re not fully engaged with what you do? Or it’s hard to focus and get things done quickly? Or you think you should be happy but you sure don’t feel that way.
I meet people all the time that are really successful but not particularly happy with …
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Published on November 25, 2010 by Anne Raymond
It’s American Thanksgiving today and I have an attitude of gratitude! Even though I live in Toronto, I lived in Chicago (the Windy City!) for 7 years. Both my kids were born in Chicago, so we celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving in October and American Thanksgiving in November!
What’s not to love …
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