The Key to Happiness: Gratitude

Jill Daniel wants you to get your groove on—your gratitude groove. Read more

Hybrid Entrepreneurship: The Best of Both Worlds

There’s a gold mine sitting under the rough crags and crevices of the economic quake we’ve all been worried about for the past year: the opportunity to be inspired, excited, creative and profitable as hybrid entrepreneurs. Read more

Embracing Change

Whether it’s remembering to recycle or landing your dream job, incremental changes might be the key to success.

Driving up Interstate 35 in Austin, Texas, I saw a billboard that said: “Dude, it’s not that hard. Recycle.”

With Earth Day fast approaching, you, too, are probably noticing the increased attention to green living. The message is simple: It’s really not that hard to toss your plastic soda bottle into the plastics-only bin. And it’s true; tossing a bottle into another bin isn’t that difficult—except that it involves changing a habit, and that can be tough. Read more

Q&A with Nancy O’Dell

Access Hollywood host Nancy O’Dell shares tips for balancing work and motherhood.

As a reporter, Nancy O’Dell has plenty of access to information. She knows how to get the scoop on crime, politics and, of course, hot Hollywood celebrities. So when she was pregnant with her daughter, O’Dell was surprised she didn’t have the information she needed. Based on her personal experiences, O’Dell wrote Full of Life: Mom-to-Mom Tips I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I Was Pregnant. Here, O’Dell shares some of her insights on balancing motherhood (she has two stepsons in addition to her daughter) and work. Read more

Empowering Tomorrow’s Achievers

The SUCCESS Foundation is on a mission to inspire 10 million teens.

When 10-year-old Dalton Sherman took the stage at the SUCCESS Foundation™ Celebration on March 28, he opened with a simple question, “Do you believe in me?” With enthusiasm, this young man stood before a crowd of 400 and shared a message that aligns with the SUCCESS Foundation’s passion: improving young people’s lives through hope, education and personal development. Read more

Eight Hours Can Change Your Life

As the editor of SUCCESS for Women, I want to extend a special invitation to you to attend the 2009 SUCCESS Symposium in Dallas on Saturday, March 28.

The symposium will highlight legendary personal-development speakers, including Stedman Graham, a New York Times best-selling author; John C. Maxwell, America’s foremost authority on leadership; John Addison, CEO of the $2 billion company Primerica Financial Services and motivational expert; Connie Podesta, best-selling author, humorist and behavior expert; Chris Widener, best-selling author and influence expert; Mel Robbins, syndicated female radio show host and respected life coach; and Darren Hardy, publisher of SUCCESS magazine. Read more

How are Your New Year’s Resolutions Holding Up?

It’s the beginning of February: How are you doing on your resolutions?

Are you still exercising, avoiding cigarettes, eating dinner with your family, saving money, packing a lunch instead of eating out, making those extra sales calls, volunteering regularly and (fill in the blank)?

You’re not alone if your commitment to your goals has faltered; it’s easy to slip back into old habits. One of the keys to staying on track is to write down your goals and put them where you’re reminded of them daily. If your weight-loss goal is posted on the fridge, you’ll see it when you’re in the mood for a late-night snack, and you’ll be forced to make a conscious decision about whether you really want that second (or third) brownie.

Another key to keeping your resolutions is creating new thought patterns. One of the best ways to do this is to read idea-inspiring books. Whether it’s the biography of a person whose success you admire or a book on how to achieve your goals, feeding your mind with positive, thought-provoking messages can change your life.

Here’s a recommended reading list for February:

48 Days to the Work You Love by Dan Miller. Check it out at www.48days.com.

The Secret to Success—Anytime, Anywhere

When you think of success, what comes to mind? Do you think of living in a huge mansion on a hill, with more money than you could ever spend? Or do you think of days filled with happiness and a career that you find personally satisfying? Whatever your idea of success is, you can rest easy knowing it’s only a few small steps away.

Surprised? Most people are. It’s far too easy to become buried in the avalanche of responsibility that comes with adulthood, leaving us feeling like it would be easier to climb Mt. Everest in a snowstorm wearing a mini-skirt and stiletto heels than to achieve our dreams. Read more

Taking Stock

As the end of 2008 approaches, it’s time to evaluate what you’ve accomplished this year.

Here are a few questions to ask yourself:

• Did I meet my personal and professional goals this year?
• Is there anything on my “to-do-this-year” list that I can accomplish with a little focused effort? (For example: write that business plan, finish that book, read a book, take a family vacation)
• What did I accomplish this year that I should be celebrating? (It’s easy to get too busy to notice all you have accomplished.)

Before you begin making your New Year’s resolutions, block out some time and make note of your successes and the areas you want to improve.

Here’s to your success!

Let a “Crisis” Become Your Catalyst for Success

From No More Mondays author Dan Miller

If you feel your career is on shaky ground, remember you are always in control of your attitude. How you respond to a career crisis can either put you on the path to new and greater success or send you on the “journey of the broke.” We asked business expert and entrepreneur coach Dan Miller for some tips on turning a crisis into an opportunity to create a career you love.

If someone is faced with being laid off, what are a couple ways she can recover quickly and get money flowing in again?

• Be crystal clear on your “transferable areas of competence.” If you can’t describe what it is you do well, no one will be excited about having you on their team.
• Maintain optimism. Being laid off can seem like a personal slam, but it’s critical that you remain positive on your ability to contribute. Low self-esteem and discouragement are highly transparent. Don’t let them sabotage the path you are on.
• “Expect” more success, not less. An unwelcome change can propel you to a higher level of success.
• What seems like a disaster may actually “wake up” some long-forgotten childhood dreams that can guide you into the most fulfilling and profitable season of your life.

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