​I’m always a little late to the game here, but I always find that wishing everyone a happy new year AFTER the holidays makes is much more meaningful because I’m more grounded and relaxed and fully present with my words.

​I turned 50 last year and I really stepped into my power both professionally and personally. Much of my success revolved around mindset. We have so much more strength than we think and we are much more resilient than we ever knew. It does take work, though, to tap into these beautiful inner resources so you have to be comfortable with getting uncomfortable. 

We have to be intentional with our lives and every decision we make matters. I remember early on in the year our CEO brought in her business coach who said something that really stuck with me. He drew two columns and on one side he listed out all the things we cannot control and on the other side he listed out all the things we CAN control.

The interesting find was that we focus more on the things we cannot control. In fact, we obsess over them and it’s having a detrimental effect on our mental well being. I made a commitment to myself then and there to focus on what I can control … my mindset, my daily routine, the way I show up for myself and others … how I run my business … how I treat others, my personal choices, my health, etc.

And guess what? My life shifted for the better and it altered my state of mind (in a good way). I also changed some of the language I was using so instead of saying I “have to” do something, I would say, “I get to …” and that in of itself brought an immense amount of peace and positivity.

We are the conductors of our lives. We decide who and what comes in to our sphere. Stop being the victim. Stop playing small. Stop letting your past control your future. Stop letting others steal your joy.
The world needs you to rise up and do the personal and professional work necessary to grow, to heal and to evolve into the best version of yourself.

Stop with all the resolutions that are creating unnecessary stress and emotional pressure. Commit to being authentic. To living an intentional life. To being mindful. To being you … beautiful you.
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Happy New Year!! 
BeAnne
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Like most of the world, I will never forget September 11th for as long as I live. The world forever changed that day, just as the world forever changed the day we were all told that we had to shelter in place just a few short years ago.

I think there is a lot of depth to the words here …

A TIME TO REMEMBER
THOSE WE’VE LOST,
THOSE WHO’VE SERVED,
AND THOSE WHO CARRY ON.

We must always remember that which has forever changed our lives so that we can use the loss and uncertainty and fear and the deeply held grief to heal and to become better versions of ourselves.

We must remember those we’ve lost to ensure we continue living our best lives so the loss of their lives weren’t for nothing.

Those who serve somehow find a way to set aside the emotion and rise up to give to others; to be pillars in the community and to do what they can to be of service to all those suffering and/or in need of support.

Those who carry on are the ones who keep going after the storm and that’s all of us who are fortunate enough to survive these horrific tragedies. We can’t just live in fear and we can’t continue to self-medicate or run or hide from the hard truths that will ultimately set us free.

We must commit to living our best lives. To do the work to heal; to grow, to make peace with our past, to believe in a future rich with possibility and potential, and to love more deeply. Let’s all reach into the depths of what’s possible and envision a new and better life where we can thrive and no longer just survive.

It's May and it's beautiful and I encourage you to take time out of each day to be fully present. We live in a stressful world full of loss, distractions and responsibilities and we're overwhelmed and charged with anxiety. 

We are dysregulated and addicted to our screens and it's affecting our health. Emails, text messages, social media, world news, and people's opinions are coming at us at light speed and our brains are not equipped to process such an overload of sensory input.
 
That's hard for me to say while typing (yet) another post to send out into the world, but I think it's important to connect in this space every once in a while; to reach out to my people and check in and let them know I care for them and to share information I think worth sharing. 

I just had dinner with my daughter and there was a guy; presumably a dad with two children whom I assume to be his own. They were young and both focused on their screens while the dad spoke to someone on the phone. He cursed a lot and was loud and not paying attention to the children and a few times they tried to get his attention and he shushed them.
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I'm seeing this more and more and it has to stop. We are addicted to our devices and they are compromising our health and our relationships.  If we are not intentional with our time and not engaged and mindful of those around us, we become more and more disconnected from the things that matter most. 

We have to be more conscious about our time because our future generation is watching (closely). Take time to be present with someone today. Make eye contact. Be mindful. Smile. Be real and intentional with your time. Engage in more meaningful ways and do something that does not involve a screen. Capture the moment with your heart instead. Offline IS the new luxury.

It’s that time of year when life is renewed and I’m feeling it. I just returned from an absolutely incredible week in Hilton Head with my daughter for spring break. One of the things that made it so amazing was the people and I don’t just mean “my people” because of course they’re amazing. I chose to be on vacation with them (lol). I’m referring to all the other humans we encountered during our stay.  

People are everything. Our humanity is what enables us to connect deeply … emotionally … spiritually. People have the ability to make or break an experience. Wherever we are in the world, if the people suck, the vibe will suck too. It’s just how it goes. 

The vibe in Hilton Head was high. The people were amazing. Heartfelt, warm, and welcoming. There was nothing pretentious going on or people to impress. Everyone was just out having a good time … living their best life. Smiling … happy … content. There were people of all ages and all walks of life out riding bikes, swimming, running, laughing, talking, eating, listening, observing, reading, and connecting with others. 

I’m here to remind you that life is hard and there is some pretty heavy shit going on in the world and you can choose to focus on the lower vibrational stuff that raises your anxiety and causes you to act out of fear OR you can put your mind at ease and focus on the stuff that matters. You … me … our families … friends. That’s where the good stuff happens. 

And I’m not talking to those who are presently grieving or experiencing deep loss or hardship. That’s where you need to be. Feel your stuff. Be with your grief. Let yourself be held. 

To everyone else … look up and out … smile … breathe in a big gulp of gratitude … savor the sweetness … the positive … the good. Do better … be kinder … smile at the world around you … be present for every call, every conversation, and every digital message you send out into the world.
 
Be the vibe you wish to feel in the world and enjoy your damn life. We only get one shot at this!
 
Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust,
BeAnne