By Angela Atkinson I have always felt a little annoyed when strangers call me things like “babe” or “hon.” It doesn’t much matter if the stranger is male or female, or whether they’re older or younger than me. The other day, after once again being called “hon,” by a virtual stranger, I took note of [...]
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The Value of a Compliment: A Challenge
January 19, 2012
After my recent Facebook poll on what makes people happy, I posted a link to the resulting blog post in the thread so that those who I’d featured could read it. Another of my friends, who hadn’t seen the status on Facebook before I’d written the post, commented later, and she really made me think. [...]
You Are Powerful, Believe It or Not
January 18, 2012
By Angela Atkinson Have you ever wondered why some people seem to have it all? I’ll tell you why. It’s because they believe that they can have it all, and they believe they deserve it. Ever wondered why you can’t get anything right? Well, here it is folks: it’s because you don’t believe you can. [...]
Be Kind to Yourself to Reach Your Personal Change Goals
January 17, 2012
By Angela Atkinson “You never fail until you stop trying.” ~Albert Einstein As you pursue personal fulfillment and success, there are sometimes speed bumps along the way. Most people find that in order to feel satisfied and happy in their lives, they need to create personal change on some level. Often, when we’re working toward [...]
Following Your Dreams: Inspired Action Leads to Big Things
January 16, 2012
By Angela Atkinson As some of you know, I’m the managing editor for a healthcare news site called Scrubs & Suits. In a recent Featured Member column, I profiled a doctor who has made a pretty amazing career for himself–and the part I personally found inspiring is how his blog launched a whole new dimension [...]
How NOT to Multitask – Work Simpler and Saner
December 1, 2011
Guest Post by Leo Babauta. Follow me on Twitter. You’re working on two projects at once, while your boss has placed two new demands on your desk. You’re on the phone while three new emails come in. You are trying to get out the door on time so you can pick up a few groceries [...]
33 Signs You’ve Found Your Life’s Work
November 28, 2011
By Dr. Lissa Rankin, Owning Pink When I work with patients, I always ask them whether they’re doing their life’s work, because I truly believe that how we spend most of our day, and whether it’s in line with our life’s work, affects our health. When I ask a woman if she’s doing her life’s [...]








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