Posts by Chieko
What my mom taught me about finding “The One”
After a particularly heart-wrenching break-up, I asked my mom how she knew my dad was, “The One.” Her answer surprised me. “I was looking for three things,” she told me. “A man who is kind, doesn’t drink too much, and is responsible.” I sheepishly thought about my 100 point checklist that I kept in a…
Read MoreDoes Gratitude Make you Lazy?
Have you ever wondered if gratitude will make you lazy? Some people are afraid too much gratitude will make them complacent or lose their drive. Perhaps you fear seeing the world through rose-colored glasses and losing motivation. The good news is, Dr. Robert Emmons of University of California, Berkley has found the opposite…
Read MoreRecharge!
Stress, exhaustion, burn-out… Know the feeling? You’re probably also familiar with that desperate feeling of needing some serious R&R – you dream about a month vacay, soaking up sunrays by the turquoise waters in Tahiti. But who’s got that kind of time when you’re already feeling so far behind? When even a long weekend…
Read MoreThe hidden gem of productivity…
I’m always on the look out for the latest and greatest productivity tools and strategies to share with you and my clients. There’s lots of great software and apps that can help you get more done in less time and schedule out ever minute of your day. But rather than tell you about these sexy…
Read MoreDo you have the differientiating factor?
“Successful people do the things that other people are aren’t willing to do.” I can’t remember where I heard this quote the first time, but it’s one that has stuck with me over the years. In my observation, this has been a true statement. Successful people have different attitude and work ethic than unsuccessful…
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