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Many people just go with the flow of life, living more by habit than by taking steps toward what would make them happy or fulfilled. It’s so easy to get caught in ruts, especially when you don’t feel good about yourself. When I was a DoorMat, my only purpose was to not rock the boat.…

Do you think nice people get less? When I was on Oprah, she asked the audience whether it was more important to be liked or respected. Everyone said liked. Some told stories about how far they went to please others. One woman put herself into debt buying her boyfriend a very expensive watch he didn’t…

Self-awareness leads to growth. As you accept your right to be happy, you will hopefully accept that to achieve it, you must set boundaries with people. Each bit of self-realization is a step toward valuing yourself enough to set small boundaries as you inch forward. Ask, “Do I get what I want from those I…

There’s a Japanese woman in my building who’s lived here as long as me. We always say hello on the elevator but that’s about it. Her English isn’t great so our conversations have been limited. But she always smiles and I smile back. I don’t know her name. I do know she lives on the…
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