Nothing is more exhilarating than a kind word, a kind gesture or praise from peers. Pure encouragement. In my career, I’ve won some awards and prizes, but the joy that comes with a word of appreciation from a fellow blogger is very special. And so it was when Sue Anne Dunlevie,…
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Self Motivation always works for me. I felt the need to motivate myself this week, after enjoying a stupendous weekend celebrating art – and get back to work. I had to pull my socks up higher than usual to tackle all I needed to get done. Funny how that to-do list…
It has been a rather annoying day with my desktop computer as well as my laptop giving me some grief. I lost some writing work when I was on the verge of completing it and had a tough time staying cool. Then I decided to just leave it and do something…
Quotes, especially inspiring quotes are a great source of encouragement for me. I don’t mind admitting that I am a quote-junkie and enjoy reading them. When I was a little girl, my Mom would make little greeting cards for me whenever I needed a little push and write an inspiring quote…
If there is one thing I enjoy doing, it is showing off my favorite people. You know what they say: “Treat your friends like your favorite photographs. Place them in the best light” While my list of favorite bloggers is quite long, today I have the privilege of highlighting five of…
In my post “Nurtured by encouragement” a couple of weeks ago, I invited you, dear readers, to share an experience where someone’s words changed the course of your life, or where your words made a difference in someone’s actions or life. Today, I am excited to share a real-life experience with…
“There is nothing better than the encouragement of a good friend.” Katharine Butler Hathaway The year was 1992. The organization I worked with had just transferred me to another branch. Suddenly from being in familiar surroundings, I was in a strange place. My enthusiasm waned. I worked as a salesperson and…