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By Asia Sharif-ClarkRecently published1 topic

Empowering Yourself: Color Outside the Lines

Think differently. It's one of the most powerful statements I've ever read. It reminds me, whatever my lens, view, or perspective, it matters. And, if you're a good girl, careful to keep your boat steady and waters calm, it's time to raise the tide. Look deeper at how you govern you. You empower yourself, create your own life, and happiness when you color outside the lines. Here are a few creative ways to begin. Beat Your Own Drum

Primary topic: Life Lessons

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By Asia Sharif-ClarkRecently published1 topic

Simplify Your Life: Prevent Decision Fatigue

There’s a new kind of fatigue. Decision fatigue. If you’re like most women, you make thousands of decisions a day. From the critical to the trival. Day in and day out. You can simplify your life by learning how to prevent decision fatigue. Here are a few ways to do just that. Get Comfortable with Not Being In Charger It’s a hard thing to do. But the benefits are priceless. Imagine your value is determined not by the thousands of decisions you make for others, but by who you are. Know that your value does not deminish when you allow others to make a few decisions.

Primary topic: Life Lessons

1,838 views

By Asia Sharif-ClarkRecently published1 topic

Joywork Part1: Make Work a Productive Pleasure

If you've ever held a dead-end job, you know how painful it feels and how much energy it takes, just to rise every morning. If you've held a career, that brings you nothing but money, there's an emptiness within you, your paycheck can't fill. Make your work a productive pleasure, by planting yourself in the richest soil possible. Measure the Richness of Your Soilr

Primary topic: Life Lessons

1,487 views

By Asia Sharif-ClarkRecently published1 topic

Remaining Positive: Ways to Convert Negative Attitudes Into Positive Ones

We've all had our share of ups and downs, twists and turns, rises and falls. Every life situation gives you a slice of each. One key thing to remember is: no matter what life gives you or how bad things seem, once you fall. . . all you can do is rise. Here are a few ways to remain positive as you travel through tough times. Ways to convert your negative attitudes into positive ones. Don't Fake Yourself Out of the Funk

Primary topic: Life Lessons

1,359 views

By Asia Sharif-ClarkRecently published1 topic

Self Empowerment for Women: Follow Your Instincts

Hang on to your instincts for dear life. It is the power that fuels every good decision you’ll ever make. Real empowerment of self and women is your ability to hang on to “I’m right” when others doubt you. And, others will always doubt you. So, here two ways to feel reassured. Give Your Gut Some Creditr

Primary topic: Life Lessons

1,358 views

By Asia Sharif-ClarkRecently published1 topic

Empowering Yourself: 3 Secrets Your Mother Never Told You

If you've ever felt you wear a sign that reads, "Please take advantage of me," you are not alone. Tons of women are in the same boat. They feel like props, fixtures and tools that hold up other people's lives. With little certainty of how to uplift their own.

Primary topic: Life Lessons

1,311 views

By Asia Sharif-ClarkRecently published1 topic

Joywork Part 4: Create Your Work, Create Your Wealth

It is possible to create work and wealth that brings you happiness. Gone are the days where you must rely on 20th Century options. Don't rely on what is, when you can create what can be. Joywork is the power of building your productive hours around things you love. Your passion and life's purpose is at the core. Create Your Work

Primary topic: Life Lessons

1,254 views

By Asia Sharif-ClarkRecently published1 topic

Advice for Women: Ways to Maintain a Healthy Self Image

There's a secret fear many women embrace: they will never be good enough. No matter how hard they try, to stay fit, lose weight, lose the gray, and anything else the world sees as vital to happiness, it's tough to keep up. The psyche suffers. Or does it? Imagine a world where women 40, 50, and 60 love who they are? Well, imagine no more. Here are a few ways you can drink from the fountain of real happiness. Advice for women who want to maintain a healthy self-image. Seek Women Mentors With Healthy Bodies

Primary topic: Life Lessons

1,229 views

By Asia Sharif-ClarkRecently published1 topic

Joywork Part 3: Simplify Your Life and Know Your Value

All over the world, there are vendors and crafts people who share their goods. Although their goods are very different they have one thing in common, they know the value of what they offer. A man who sells coconuts from his cart, understands he's giving more than coconuts. His warm smile and friendly conversation are part of his gift. The gleam in his eyes, the glow of his smile, say "Life is good." This is his Joywork. Sweet and simple. Wherever you live in the world, you will simplify your life when you respect your worth, honor your excellence, and focus on your genius.

Primary topic: Life Lessons

1,215 views

By Asia Sharif-ClarkRecently published1 topic

Joywork Part 2: Be Creative Through Ideas

Imagine. It's the essence of all creativity. You ignite a spark every time you connect your professional productivity to projects that matter to you. I call it Joywork. You can be creative with three types of ideas: Ground Level, Atmospheric, and Stratospheric, by developing an understanding of how each one works in your life. Ground Level Ideas

Primary topic: Life Lessons

1,208 views

By Asia Sharif-ClarkRecently published1 topic

How to Destress: One Branch At a Time

It’s the little things that become the big things. I call it the “Snow on the branch” effect. When seemingly small committments start to pile up, slowly and quietly, like snow on a branch. Overtime, the snow hardens and becomes ice, making it difficult to remove. Then one day, the branch breaks. It couldn’t hold another flake. Just a few more ounces caused the branch to snap. How do these seemingly small ounces show up in your life? A new project, errand, or commitment could make this happen pretty quickly. Sometimes ove ight.

Primary topic: Life Lessons

1,198 views

By Asia Sharif-ClarkRecently published1 topic

Simplify Your Life: Prevent Decision Fatigue

There’s a new kind of fatigue. Decision fatigue. If you’re like most women, you make thousands of decisions a day. From the critical to the trival. Day in and day out. You can simplify your life by learning how to prevent decision fatigue. Here are a few ways to do just that. Get Comfortable with Not Being In Charger It’s a hard thing to do. But the benefits are priceless. Imagine your value is determined not by the thousands of decisions you make for others, but by who you are. Know that your value does not deminish when you allow others to make a few decisions.

Primary topic: Life Lessons

1,149 views

By Asia Sharif-ClarkRecently published1 topic

Facing Fear: How to Overcome What Holds You Back

There is nothing unnatural about fear. Birds have it. Seals have it. We have it. It's one of the most natural feelings in the world. The key is to be aware of what you fear and why you fear it. Then use your fear to move you forward. It's a sure way to start facing your fear and overcome what holds you back. Admit the Naturalness of Fear

Primary topic: Life Lessons

1,136 views

By Asia Sharif-ClarkRecently published1 topic

Self Identity In Mom-Hood

Like a well insulated blanket, you're made up of many layers. A protective mother, devoted friend, and dedicated partner, all rolled into one. And, that's just scratching the surface. When you carefully peel back the layers, you'll discover the many parts of you. Pieces you have yet to explore. Sides you've packed away. . . years ago. Self Identity in Mom-hood means you explore all that you are. All you are within motherhood and all you are outside of it. Here are a few ways to begin your journey. Forget the Title

Primary topic: Life Lessons

1,134 views

By Asia Sharif-ClarkRecently published1 topic

Gain Confidence and Say Goodbye to Second Guessing Yourself: 3 Keys to Feel Good About the Choices You Make

Gain Confidence and Say Goodbye to Second Guessing Yourself: 3 Keys to Feel Good About the Choices You Make If you’ve ever spent any time second guessing yourself, know that you have everything you need to make the right decisions for your life. You have all the elements to decide what’s best for your present and future. You possessed all you needed to make good decisions in your past. So, as you move through your seconds, minutes, and hours of each day, here are 3 keys to help you gain confidence and feel good about the choices you make. Quiet Your Anxious Voicer

Primary topic: Life Lessons

1,116 views

By Asia Sharif-ClarkRecently published1 topic

Gain Confidence: Run Your Own Race

Nothing great is ever accomplished when you compare yourself to others. You just liveeach day defeated and depressed, as you zero in on other people's stuff and boldly ignore all the magnificence you possess. You can gain confidence, self empowerment, and encouragement by learning how to run your own race. When you do you'll gain a new sense of who you are and the distinct space you hold in the world. Don't Look Around Look Inside

Primary topic: Life Lessons

998 views

By Asia Sharif-ClarkRecently published1 topic

Simplify Your Life: Leave Some Things Undone

How often have your been told to “Finish what you started?” Good people, responsible people, don’t let go of responsibilities. They hang on to every obligation until the end, the finish, or so we’ve been told. You can simplify your life by learning to leave some things undone. Here are a few ways to lighten your load and start simplifying your life. Cancel Your Reservationr Thousands of many women are invited to dinners, luncheons, or events, and they don’t want to go. They have no idea how to decline, and 9 times out of 10, they’re afraid when they do, they will hurt someone’s feelings.r

Primary topic: Life Lessons

828 views

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