Leading the Way

When was the last time you reached out to someone just to let them know you care? In this week's episode, I share tips on the lost art of connecting with the people we love with short, personal notes.

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The music is Drifting Upstream by Hyson.

Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream

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I have a challenge for you...

Take a quick few minutes to list the people who have made an impact on your life (for better or worse). Think of people who exist in your current world, and people from your past. Think of people you grew up with, went to school with, worked with, lived with or near.

Now count the number of people you've connected with in recent months. Consider the quality of that connection. Was it a quick "like" on a Facebook post? Was it text message reminding someone to do something?

When was the last time you reached out to someone just to let them know you care?

In this week's episode of Reflections of a Recovering Ugly Duckling, I share tips on the lost art of connecting with the people we love with short, personal notes.

www.donnadoyon.com

The music is Drifting Upstream by Hyson.

Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

Do you have a lifelong dream? A dream that has been a part of you for so long that you don't remember a time when you didn't want to do it?

In this week's episode, I share a couple of my lifelong dreams and offer ideas on how you can experience your own.

www.donnadoyon.com

The music is Drifting Upstream by Hyson.

Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Do you have a lifelong dream? A dream that has been a part of you for so long that you don't remember a time when you didn't want to do it?

Perhaps your lifelong dream is to something unique or fun. Perhaps your dream is to meet someone you admire. Perhaps your dream is to see a specific place on this planet.

Whatever your dream, whether it's practical or not... likely or not... do you have the courage of heart to pursue it?

In this week's episode, I share a couple of my lifelong dreams and offer ideas on how you can experience your own.

www.donnadoyon.com

 

The music is Drifting Upstream by Hyson.

Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

We are all imperfect beings. Accepting our own imperfections and learning to embrace the imperfections of others is one key to happiness and fulfillment.

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The music is Drifting Upstream by Hyson.Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

I don't know if you've noticed... but I am not perfect.

I know... it's hard to believe. But there it is.

And you know what? I bet you aren't perfect either.

And do you know what else... do you know the MOST IMPORTANT "WHAT ELSE" is?

It doesn't matter!

We are all imperfect beings. Accepting our own imperfections and learning to embrace the imperfections of others is one of the keys to happiness and fulfillment.

In this week's podcast episode, I'll share a list of my imperfections and how I stopped caring about them (or am trying not to care so much about them). Enjoy!

 

www.donnadoyon.com

The music is Drifting Upstream by Hyson.Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this week's episode I share my extremely frustrating and disheartening workplace environment that frequently explodes with unfair criticism and backhanded compliments. This practice wreaks havoc on my morale and my level of "give a darn."

www.donnadoyon.com

The music is Drifting Upstream by Hyson.

Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

A backhanded compliment... unfair criticism... we've all experienced them. They don't leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside, do they? Instead they leave us feeling worse than if nothing had been said at all.

In this week's episode I share my extremely frustrating and disheartening workplace environment that frequently explodes with unfair criticism and backhanded compliments. This practice wreaks havoc on my morale and my level of "give a darn."

The most frustrating thing is that is doesn't have to be this way!

Read more tips on dealing with unfair criticism in the show notes.

www.donnadoyon.com

 

The music is Drifting Upstream by Hyson.Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

 

Do you consider yourself creative? Do you share your creative projects with others or do you create in secret like I do… er… did. 

In this week’s episode I break free of a few of my self-imposed restraints so that I can freely share and celebrate my creativity.

www.donnadoyon.com

The music is Drifting Upstream by Hyson.

Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Do you consider yourself creative? Do you actively pursue your creative interests? If you do… YAY!!

If you do… do you share your creative projects with others or do you create in secret like I do… er… did. 

If you don’t, why don’t you? Are you concerned with what others might think or say? Have you been convinced that creative pursuits are a frivolous waste of time or money?

In this week’s episode I break free of a few of my self-imposed restraints so that I can freely share and celebrate my creativity.

I never really appreciated how much courage it can take to be a creative.

 

www.donnadoyon.com

 

The music is Drifting Upstream by Hyson.

Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_UpstreamLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/