You know, we’re not stupid people. Really we’re not. We can spot a phony person a mile away. We can also sense negative people. We can. I know we can. Our spidey senses kick in and we get an icky feeling in our belly. (this post contains affiliate links so if you make a purchase
All About Self-Defeating Thoughts Do you want to make changes to your life but self-defeating thoughts keep you from doing that? Many of us, as we enter the 2020’s, want to get a better job, start a business, finally ask that person out, and make a name for ourselves. Yet, many things hold
The year is winding down and we’re looking at that fresh, shiny new slate that a new year represents. At this point in the year you may be feeling overwhelmed as you’re ready to move on. But before you dive into those new goals, you need to take the time to look back over the
Do you ever come across someone and after spending some time with them your first thought is “wow, what a confident person!”?. Like they ooze self confidence. This is one of the character traits of mentally strong people. It’s not just that they are confident, they have this incredible mental strength that sets them apart
Oh 2019. How it kicked us all so hard in the butt. I keep reading stories about people who lost so much, struggled hard and fell flat. It was a hella tough year for many of us, amirite? We lost many things: jobs, loved ones, hope and some of us lost focus. Lemme explain. We
I’m a dreamer. A big dreamer. Lemme tell ya though, dreaming big is scary. I dream of winters in hot tropical places (goodbye Sudbury winter!!), traveling the world, burning up the highway in a hot convertible, having a drop dead gorgeous husband (hello Johnny Depp), standing on a big stage talking to thousands of people.
So I’ve been hearing this one thing a lot from readers and clients of mine who are trying to move on after their divorce or major event in their life. “It wasn’t supposed to be like this.” “We were supposed to grow old together.” “I was supposed to retire in a few years, but now
I sat down by the lake this morning, that’s Lake Atitlan in Guatemala for those of you who are just joining me and have no clue where in the world I am, and I looked around in immense awe. I absolutely positively still cannot believe I am here. I didn’t get here by magic either
Ah another year down. A new one on the way. Did we not say at the beginning of 2019 that “this is gonna be our best year ever”? But was it? No wait. 2020 is definitely gonna be our best year ever. Right? As we reflect on 2019 a few things come to mind… wow
A powerful story of hope I want to share a powerful story of hope with you. I want you to feel this story deep into your soul. I want you to laugh, cry and shout hurray when it’s over and then I want you to have faith and never give up on your dreams.
Iva Ursano is a retired hairstylist turned badass freelancer, who left behind 52 years of her life in Northern Ontario, Canada for a life of freedom, love and beauty in sunny Guatemala. She has two main purposes in life: feed hungry bellies and help inspire people to live a life of joy and love.
