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3 Ways to Break Through and Let the Light In
18 Apr 2018

3 Ways to Break Through and Let the Light In

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Inquiry | 0
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Sometimes, regardless of season, you sense that the light, and energy, in your life is about to change.  It may feel as though things have become darker or more subdued, or you may feel you’re about to have a breakthrough … Continued

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breakthrough, letlightin, light, rootsofabundance
4 Steps to Clear Out the Old and Make Room for Better Things
15 Mar 2018

4 Steps to Clear Out the Old and Make Room for Better Things

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Change | 0
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Every now and again, a time will come when you realize you need to start pitchin’ and ditchin’ so you can make room for better things.  And by better things I mean, better, healthier thoughts and habits, nicer, more useful … Continued

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clearouttheold, makeroom, rootsofabundance
How to Use the Power of Choice to Connect and Collaborate
20 Feb 2018

How to Use the Power of Choice to Connect and Collaborate

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Abundance, Integrity | 0
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We design our lives through the power of choice -Richard Bach The power of choice is a power that can never be taken away from us regardless of circumstances.  But sometimes life doesn’t feel that way.  We feel as though … Continued

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collaborate, connect, powerofchoice, rootsofabundance
5 Drivers of Ultimate Success
2 Feb 2018

5 Drivers of Ultimate Success

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Abundance | 0
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Everyone has their own definition of what success looks like, feels like, and will allow them to do, be, and have.  But many times, success is viewed as something “out there” – if we strive enough and work hard enough, … Continued

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driversofsuccess, rootsofabundance, success
The 4 Pillars of Successful New Beginnings
23 Jan 2018

The 4 Pillars of Successful New Beginnings

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Abundance, Change | 0
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What’s your dream?   Every great beginning starts with a dream.  And whether you’re aware of it or not, your dreams are always driven by how you want to feel.  Going for a certain feeling is at the heart of … Continued

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4pillars, newbeginnings, rootsofabundance
How to Use the Power of Stories to Jumpstart Your Life
9 Jan 2018

How to Use the Power of Stories to Jumpstart Your Life

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Freebies, Stories | 0
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What stories do you remember from childhood? Were they ones your parents read to you? Ones your older sister told to frighten you into doing something she wanted you to do? Or ones you made up for yourself to make … Continued

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powerofstories, rootsofabundance, stories
6 Ways to Rock Uncertainty and Boost Your Self Confidence
25 Oct 2017

6 Ways to Rock Uncertainty and Boost Your Self Confidence

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Emotions | 0
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What is the one thing that keeps you up at night? What is the one thing that makes you afraid to take the next step, to make the call, to strike out and try something new? Here’s the answer: uncertainty. … Continued

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rootsofabundance, uncertainty
4 Ways to Use the Power of Incremental Change
12 Oct 2017

4 Ways to Use the Power of Incremental Change

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Change | 0
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If you’ve ever wanted to change something – a habit, a way of thinking, your hair, sometimes even your clothes – and then thought, why bother, you understand what it feels like to give up before you begin.  And sometimes … Continued

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5 Reasons Why Success Is Always About Personal Responsibility
20 Sep 2017

5 Reasons Why Success Is Always About Personal Responsibility

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Abundance | 0
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The deceptively simple and yet obvious thing about success is that it starts and ends with you.  You know this, but sometimes it can be so very difficult to actually live as if you know it.  Living as if you … Continued

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personalresponsibility, rootsofabundance, success
Three Steps to Building Your Own Powerful Legacy
2 Aug 2017

Three Steps to Building Your Own Powerful Legacy

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Integrity | 0
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What do you think of when you hear the word “legacy?” Do you think legacies are only left by certain people? Maybe those who make a certain amount of money or have a certain level of fame or recognition? If … Continued

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legacybuilding, rootsofabundance, threestepslegacy
How to Reframe Obstacles and Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live
28 Jun 2017

How to Reframe Obstacles and Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Inquiry | 0
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Obstacles, real and perceived, are the reason most people do not pursue living a life of meaning. There’s always some “thing,” some “one,” some fear, some reason why you can’t / won’t / shouldn’t take even the smallest action toward … Continued

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liveyourlife, reframeobstacles, rootsofabundance
Myth of Modern Life 5 – I will be judged and found wanting.
20 Jun 2017

Myth of Modern Life 5 – I will be judged and found wanting.

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Myths of Modern Life | 0
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This is Lesson Five in a series on how the Myths of Modern Life are keeping people overwhelmed. If you’re interested in busting myths so you can manage overwhelm and have more time to do what matters most to you, … Continued

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mythsofmodernlife, rootsofabundance
How to Ditch Perfectionism and Find Contentment
14 Jun 2017

How to Ditch Perfectionism and Find Contentment

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Contentment | 0
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Do you struggle with perfectionism? If so you’re not alone. Many of us (yours truly included) sometimes get so caught up in striving for some perfect state that we miss the joy in what we’re trying to create by making … Continued

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ditchperfectionism, findcontentment, rootsofabundance
3 Things That Helped Me Get My Mojo Back
6 Jun 2017

3 Things That Helped Me Get My Mojo Back

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Mind / Body | 0
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Sometimes you feel it coming. You sense the danger but still can’t quite keep the Titanic better known as your life, your psyche, that ship you call home, from hitting the iceberg. This happened to me recently, and I hit … Continued

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changeitup, mojo, rootsofabundance
How to Balance Being and Achieving
25 May 2017

How to Balance Being and Achieving

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Balance | 0
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Ever feel like you’re giving 110%, succeeding wildly and yet your heart, mind, or spirit are left empty and unfulfilled? If so, you’re not alone. And like many people you’re probably searching and wondering why you can’t savor all you’ve … Continued

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beingandachieving, rootsofabundance
Myth of Modern Life 4 – If I don’t keep up with what I’m “supposed” to, I will fall behind or miss something “important.”
18 May 2017

Myth of Modern Life 4 – If I don’t keep up with what I’m “supposed” to, I will fall behind or miss something “important.”

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Myths of Modern Life | 0
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This is Lesson Four in a series of on how the five Myths of Modern Life are keeping people overwhelmed. If you’re interested in busting myths so you can manage overwhelm and have more time to do what matters most … Continued

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mythsofmodernlife, rootsofabundance
Why You Should Start Trusting Your Instincts
11 May 2017

Why You Should Start Trusting Your Instincts

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Integrity | 0
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Do you trust your instincts or do you ignore them, rationalize them away, or sometimes sense them but only act on them when they truly make sense? Trust your instincts is a pearl of wisdom for a reason. And that … Continued

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rootsofabundance, trustinstincts
An Alternative Way to Maintain a Daily Gratitude Practice
4 May 2017

An Alternative Way to Maintain a Daily Gratitude Practice

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Gratitude | 0
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Having a daily gratitude practice can help you stay positive when you’re stressed, find comfort in times of uncertainty, and lead to a healthier outlook but how many of us actually take the time to start and maintain this practice? … Continued

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gratitudepractice, rootsofabundance
Myth of Modern Life 3 – I am not allowed to set healthy boundaries
26 Apr 2017

Myth of Modern Life 3 – I am not allowed to set healthy boundaries

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Myths of Modern Life | 0
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This is Lesson Three in a series of on how the five Myths of Modern Life are keeping people overwhelmed. If you’re interested in busting myths so you can manage overwhelm and have more time to do what matters most … Continued

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mythsofmodernlife, rootsofabundance
How Managing Expectations Can Get You Out of Overwhelm
19 Apr 2017

How Managing Expectations Can Get You Out of Overwhelm

by Brooke | posted in: Freebies, Mind / Body | 0
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You might have noticed I’ve been a bit obsessed with overwhelm lately and that’s because I not only see how exhausted it makes people, but also because I know it’s so easy to fall into the trap of feeling like … Continued

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expectations, overwhelm, rootsofabundance
3 Steps to Living with More Intention
11 Apr 2017

3 Steps to Living with More Intention

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Integrity | 0
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What’s the first thing you do when you get up in the morning? Do you check your phone, mentally review your to-do list, or jump in the shower and just try to wake up? What would happen if you instead … Continued

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3stepsintention, rootsofabundance
The one thing you must understand in order to change
5 Apr 2017

The one thing you must understand in order to change

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Change | 0
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How often do you tell yourself change is hard? Do you pre-program your mind with this thought and then wonder why you can’t get the changes you want in your life to stick? If this sounds like you, I have … Continued

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change, onethingtounderstand, rootsofabundance
Myth of Modern Life 2 – I must be “on call” or reachable at all times.
29 Mar 2017

Myth of Modern Life 2 – I must be “on call” or reachable at all times.

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Myths of Modern Life | 0
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This is Lesson Two in a series of on how the five Myths of Modern Life are keeping people overwhelmed. If you’re interested in busting myths so you can manage overwhelm and have more time to do what matters most … Continued

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mythsofmodernlife, rootsofabundance
4 Quick Tips for Managing Overwhelm
21 Mar 2017

4 Quick Tips for Managing Overwhelm

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Freebies, Mind / Body | 0
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Do you go through each day feeling bombarded by too much to do and too little time to do it? Do you feel worn out by the end of the week and want to just chill in front of the … Continued

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manageoverwhelm, rootsofabundance
How getting comfortable with solitude can reward you
15 Mar 2017

How getting comfortable with solitude can reward you

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Solitude | 0
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Do you dread being alone? I don’t mean lost in the wilderness alone, I mean alone with our modern conveniences but without the company of a human or pet companion? Do you distract yourself by texting others or by keeping … Continued

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comfortablewithsolitude, rewardsofsolitude, rootsofabundance
How to manage grief in a bounce back society
7 Mar 2017

How to manage grief in a bounce back society

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Mind / Body | 0
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The word grief conjures up images of solitary weeping people consumed by misery. According to Dictionary.com, grief is defined as “mental suffering or distress over affliction or loss; sharp sorrow; painful regret.” Grief encompasses many emotions, some of them conflicting … Continued

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bounceback, grief, rootsofabundance
How to nourish your starving roots
28 Feb 2017

How to nourish your starving roots

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Balance | 0
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We live in a world that often expects us to function much like computers: always on, always at maximum capacity, always at optimal levels of performance. And as humans, and especially for those of us who are sensitive to the … Continued

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nourishstarvingroots, rootsofabundance
Myth of Modern Life 1 – I Must Keep Up
22 Feb 2017

Myth of Modern Life 1 – I Must Keep Up

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Myths of Modern Life | 0
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This is Lesson One in a series of five on how the five Myths of Modern Life are keeping people overwhelmed. If you’re interested in busting myths so you can manage overwhelm and have more time to do what matters … Continued

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mythsofmodernlife, rootsofabundance
How the hidden power of groups can help you succeed
15 Feb 2017

How the hidden power of groups can help you succeed

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Abundance | 0
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We all like to feel as though we’re part of a group, that we have a tribe of people who get us and who are truly rooting for us. We need our people often times to support us through the … Continued

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groupsuccess, hiddenpowerofgroups, rootsofabundance
How to break out of all or nothing thinking
9 Feb 2017

How to break out of all or nothing thinking

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Freebies, Inquiry | 0
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Many times, even without recognizing it, we fall into the trap of all or nothing thinking. We have a not so pleasant thought, and then another, and then those thoughts start to avalanche and all of sudden there are simply … Continued

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allornothing, breakout, rootsofabundance
Why intrinsic rewards are the best indicators of success
31 Jan 2017

Why intrinsic rewards are the best indicators of success

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Contentment | 0
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We are a culture of water bugs. We zip across life’s surface, zooming here and there, navigating the turns, and trying not to stop for fear of sinking. And all this zipping and zooming is supposed to make us feel … Continued

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indicatorsofsuccess, intrinsicrewards, rootsofabundance
How to amp up the fun factor in your workspace
25 Jan 2017

How to amp up the fun factor in your workspace

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Play | 0
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Andy Warhol was a pop artist who rose to fame in the 1960’s. He’s most famous for painting Campbell’s soup cans, creating a Brillo soap box, and making some rather interesting, if not outrageously long, movies. What I always found … Continued

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andywarhol, funfactor, rootsofabundance, workspace
Why you must drop the mask and be who you are
18 Jan 2017

Why you must drop the mask and be who you are

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Perspective | 0
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It’s a little more than half way through January and even though it might be a tad late to add to your list of New Year’s resolutions, I’d like to offer one more: it’s time to drop the mask and … Continued

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bewhoyouare, dropthemask, rootsofabundance
Aligning Your Inner and Outer Selves – Registration Now Open
16 Jan 2017

Aligning Your Inner and Outer Selves – Registration Now Open

by Brooke Davis | posted in: E Courses | 0
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Are you stuck wishing you could live in ways that match how you feel?  Are you discouraged, stressed, or frustrated because your outsides don’t match your insides? Aligning Your Inner and Outer Selves can help if you want to learn … Continued

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Your why will set you free
10 Jan 2017

Your why will set you free

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Integrity | 0
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There’s lots of talk in personal development and self-help land about finding your purpose and living with passion. And while I’m a huge believer in both, I get a little concerned when books and programs tout finding purpose and passion … Continued

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rootsofabundance, whywillsetyoufree
Winter Solstice PSA
16 Dec 2016

Winter Solstice PSA

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Gratitude, Solitude | 0
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Greetings dear friends and readers. I want to thank you with all my heart for the support and reception I’ve received in starting the Roots of Abundance community. It has meant the world to me and I am so very … Continued

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gratitude, rootsofabundance, solitude, steppingback
You Are Not Your Job – Registration is now open
12 Dec 2016

You Are Not Your Job – Registration is now open

by Brooke Davis | posted in: E Courses | 0
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If you’re ready to: • Regain your identity if you’ve become lost in your job – or have lost your job entirely • Confidently communicate who you are beyond a job title and set of skills • Create a new … Continued

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Be grateful for what you take for granted
23 Nov 2016

Be grateful for what you take for granted

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Gratitude | 0
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Regardless of how you celebrate the holidays, or if you celebrate them at all, it’s important to remember and be grateful for the things you overlook, the little things you take for granted because sometimes those things are the most … Continued

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begrateful, rootsofabundance
What FOMO really is and how to manage it
15 Nov 2016

What FOMO really is and how to manage it

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Inquiry | 0
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FOMO; the first time I heard that term I literally had to Google it.  FOMO is short for Fear Of Missing Out and, sadly, it’s turned into one of our greatest thieves.  It steals our focus, our calm, our energy, … Continued

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5 Rituals to Recover and Restore Your Sense of Calm
9 Nov 2016

5 Rituals to Recover and Restore Your Sense of Calm

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Mind / Body | 0
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As we head toward the holidays it’s important to take time to make sure you’re checking in with your mind and body in order to stay well.  Here are five ways to treat yourself: Take time to stretch in the … Continued

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5ritualsforcalm, 5ritualsrecover, 5ritualsrestore, rootsofabundance
Life is messy…and that’s a good thing
2 Nov 2016

Life is messy…and that’s a good thing

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Perspective | 0
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When I was little (around 4 or so) I dug up a section of tulip bulbs my parents had planted around the edge of our circle driveway.  I think I was on some kind of treasure hunt, like I would … Continued

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lifeismessy, rootsofabundance
Keep your move on this fall
26 Oct 2016

Keep your move on this fall

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Mind / Body | 0
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Because it’s almost November (when did that happen?!) you may be tempted to go inside and camp out now that cooler weather is on the way.  Please don’t; please don’t miss late fall and all it has to offer wherever … Continued

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keepyourmoveon, rootsofabundance
How to stop comparison from dousing your light
19 Oct 2016

How to stop comparison from dousing your light

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Abundance, Freebies | 0
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  There should be a warning label that comes with the habit of comparison and that label should read:  Comparing may lead to soul corrosion.   Comparing is something we’re encouraged to do.  It allows us to make “smart” consumer … Continued

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Take time to appreciate the spaces between
11 Oct 2016

Take time to appreciate the spaces between

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Contentment | 0
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Sometimes in our hurry scurry world we don’t take time to recognize what I call the “spaces between.”  They’re the short pauses – brief moments of transition – that go unnoticed every day.  I think of these spaces most in … Continued

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How to move on from a difficult situation
5 Oct 2016

How to move on from a difficult situation

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Gratitude | 0
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Many times in life we know we should give up a habit, walk away from a toxic relationship, or change the way we think about something but we just can’t seem to do it. It’s easier to stay where we … Continued

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Reflections on Fall
28 Sep 2016

Reflections on Fall

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Abundance | 0
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Fall is coming and it is my favorite season.  Crisp morning air, the faint sun rising in the east turning the sky bright orange, the occasional glistening web of frost on the grass.  This is when I venture out the … Continued

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Your only purpose is to give your gifts away
22 Sep 2016

Your only purpose is to give your gifts away

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Abundance | 0
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The meaning of life is to find your gift.  The purpose of life is to give it away. -Pablo Picasso Each of us are born with unique and special gifts.  Some we recognize early in life, others are developed or … Continued

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Registration now open:  Getting from Why to How
14 Sep 2016

Registration now open: Getting from Why to How

by Brooke Davis | posted in: E Courses | 0
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Are you ready to: Figure out what you really want at a deep level Break through excuses and fear around why you can’t be happy at work Understand how to use your purpose to find a job that leaves you … Continued

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gettingfromwhytohow, rootsofabundance
The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Taming Bright Shiny Object Syndrome
14 Sep 2016

The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Taming Bright Shiny Object Syndrome

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Freebies | 0
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One of the most challenging things about being an entrepreneur – and a creative person in general – is the never ending urge to go off in many directions and want to do too many things, usually all at the … Continued

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rootsofabundance, tamingbrightshinyobjectsyndrome, tamingbsos
What are you putting off for someday?
7 Sep 2016

What are you putting off for someday?

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Contentment | 0
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How many times have we all heard stories about people putting off doing something or living a certain way for “someday,” that day when all the planets and stars align and everything turns all Goldie Locks and is “just right?”  … Continued

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rootsofabundance, somedaylife
How you are creative every day
30 Aug 2016

How you are creative every day

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Change, Creativity | 0
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Do you consider yourself “uncreative?”  Do you swear up and down you have no creative talent – “art” might as well be finger paintings and stick figures, you can’t compose a photo to save your life, and who cares anyway … Continued

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rootsofabundance, youarecreative
We are always at The Crossroads of Should and Must
24 Aug 2016

We are always at The Crossroads of Should and Must

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Change | 0
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All too often, we feel that we are not living the fullness of our lives because we are not expressing the fullness of our gifts. Elle Luna – The Crossroads of Should and Must   In the early part of … Continued

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crossroadsofshouldandmust, daretochange, rootsofabundance
What are your energy drains and gains?
17 Aug 2016

What are your energy drains and gains?

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Balance, E Courses | 0
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The following is a lesson from the e-course You Are Not Your Job: Recovering Your Sense of Identity.   Energy Energy – mental, physical, and emotional – plays a crucial role in how we not only view ourselves but also … Continued

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Abundance is not about keeping score
10 Aug 2016

Abundance is not about keeping score

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Abundance | 0
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Living and feeling as though you are in a state of abundance requires nothing more than shifting your mindset to a place of being.  So often we convince ourselves (and society tries to convince us too) that to be truly … Continued

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keepingscore, rootsofabundance, stopcomparing
You Are Not Your Job – now open for registration
8 Aug 2016

You Are Not Your Job – now open for registration

by Brooke Davis | posted in: E Courses | 0
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You Are Not Your Job is now open for registration.  If you’ve gotten lost in your job, are “going through the motions,” or simply need to remember who you are beyond a job title and a set of skills, now’s … Continued

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rootsofabundance, youarenotyourjob
Listen to your body
2 Aug 2016

Listen to your body

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Mind / Body | 0
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Sometimes we end up lost in our heads and our bodies pay the price.  We sit hunched over a computer keyboard, our eyes bugging out looking at a screen all day, and though we know we should pay more attention … Continued

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getmoving, outofyourhead, rootsofabundance
How to befriend discouragement
26 Jul 2016

How to befriend discouragement

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Emotions | 0
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Discouragement is something even the most optimistic people feel from time to time.  Things don’t go as we plan or hope.  Opportunities disappear.  We’re continually rejected in some way and we start to doubt ourselves.  At worst we start questioning … Continued

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befrienddiscouragement, discouragement, rootsofabundance
Be responsible every day
20 Jul 2016

Be responsible every day

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Integrity | 0
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How many times do we look around and place blame on others for our own situations?  As someone who did this for (far!) too long, I understand it.  It’s easy to do.  And we feel better!  I know I always … Continued

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beresponsible, personalresponsibility, rootsofabundance
How to be your own Change Champion
13 Jul 2016

How to be your own Change Champion

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Change | 0
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Some say death and taxes are the only things that are certain but I believe that change deserves the honor as well.  And if that’s true (and it is) at least we know when the taxes are due – the … Continued

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beyourownchangeagent, changeagent, rootsofabundance
Be grateful for the lessons
6 Jul 2016

Be grateful for the lessons

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Gratitude | 0
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There have been times in my life (OK let’s be honest – years) where I just didn’t “get it.”  I knew I was supposed to be learning something, listening to that little voice inside saying something wasn’t quite right, something … Continued

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gratefulforlessons, gratitude, rootsofabundance
Aligning Your Inner and Outer Selves – now open for registration
5 Jul 2016

Aligning Your Inner and Outer Selves – now open for registration

by Brooke | posted in: E Courses | 0
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Aligning Your Inner and Outer Selves is now open for registration. Figure out how to work with conflict – both internally and externally – and shift to a place where you feel as though who you are and what you … Continued

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aligningregistration, aligningyourinnerandouterselves, personalalignment, rootsofabundance
What solitude can teach you
29 Jun 2016

What solitude can teach you

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Solitude | 0
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Our current world is not a fan of solitude.  It’s not a big supporter of people who want (and sometimes need) to spend time alone, and especially people who spend time alone for the sheer enjoyment of it.  Usually, if … Continued

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rootsofabundance, solitude, solitudewillteachyou
Spend time on the right things
22 Jun 2016

Spend time on the right things

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Inquiry | 0
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We all get up each day and go about all the things we think we “have” to do, usually without giving them a second thought.  But at some point, thoughts of things we’d rather be doing start leaking in, and … Continued

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randypausch, rootsofabundance, therightthings
How to balance the roles you play
15 Jun 2016

How to balance the roles you play

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Balance | 0
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All the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages. William Shakespeare   Leave it to a … Continued

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balanceyourroles, blance, rootsofabundance
Remember to hit the Reset button
9 Jun 2016

Remember to hit the Reset button

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Stories | 0
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We tell ourselves stories in order to live. – Joan Didion   In order to make today a great one – ask yourself the following and create your own story accordingly. What do I intend to do today and how … Continued

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reset, rootsofabundance, stories
How to persevere in new ways
1 Jun 2016

How to persevere in new ways

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Abundance | 0
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Perseverance is a funny thing.  Often times we think we’ve done all we can and we just can’t do anymore.  And sometimes that may be true.  As a person who firmly believes that there’s a fine line between pressing on … Continued

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perseverance, persevere, rootsofabundance
Balancing for Bliss- now open for registration
31 May 2016

Balancing for Bliss- now open for registration

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Balance | 0
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Balancing for Bliss is now open for registration. I’m so excited to offer this course which looks at balance from a whole life / roots perspective.  Please note that this is the only time I will be offering this course … Continued

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balancingforbliss, lifebalance, rootsofabundance
Yin Yoga – The Beginner
26 May 2016

Yin Yoga – The Beginner

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Mind / Body | 0
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Confession:  I am a failed yogi.  I’ve tried countless times to start a basic home yoga practice and for some reason I can never get my backside on the floor to do it regularly.  I attend an easy Hatha class … Continued

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rootsofabundance, yinyoga
You are a multi-faceted person
24 May 2016

You are a multi-faceted person

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Balance | 0
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Take a moment to think about three words that best define you.  How many of those words are related to your job, your personality, your interests?  Sometimes we find ourselves painted into corners by the words we use to define … Continued

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embraceinnerslash, multi-faceted, multifaceted, rootsofabundance
Focus on influence not control
19 May 2016

Focus on influence not control

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Contentment | 0
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How often do you spend time and energy obsessing over things that, ultimately, you can’t control?  Think about that for a minute.  Every time you start to worry about something, take a moment to notice if it’s something you can … Continued

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focusoninfluence, influencenotcontrol, rootsofabundance
What is bravery?
16 May 2016

What is bravery?

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Inquiry | 0
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How many times do you feel as though you’re not brave enough to withstand the trials you face?  Is not feeling brave enough one of the reasons you stay in situations you know are bad for you – personally and … Continued

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bebrave, braveryisnotfear, doitanyway, rootsofabundance
Learn to love the cheesegrater
12 May 2016

Learn to love the cheesegrater

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Change | 0
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How many times do you find yourself having to do something at work that frustrates you because you perceive it to be a waste of time?  You get through it by going through the motions and then look back and … Continued

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embracechange, lovethecheesegrater, rootsofabundance
Solve problems with play
9 May 2016

Solve problems with play

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Play | 0
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Playtime at work – the phrase itself can come off as being an oxymoron.  Why in the world should anyone be allowed to take time out of their day to play?  Shouldn’t they be working on more serious tasks, focusing … Continued

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rockpaperscissors, rootsofabundance, solvewithplay
Be who you are
5 May 2016

Be who you are

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Perspective | 0
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Now that it’s May and green shoots are peeking out everywhere (hopefully not to be covered in snow yet again here in the Rockies) here’s a fun little exercise to get back in touch with your roots.  Remember to express … Continued

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bewhoyouare, rootsofabundance
The impact of Inertia
3 May 2016

The impact of Inertia

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Mind / Body | 0
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Inertia A tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged.   How often do you ignore situations, stuff them under the rug, let them sit and fester until the pain is unbearable?  How often, in your personal and professional lives … Continued

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impactofinertia, rootsofabundance
Life in Balance:  Create – Connect – Consume.
28 Apr 2016

Life in Balance: Create – Connect – Consume.

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Balance | 0
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Several months ago, I read a blog post by Chelsea Dinsmore of Live Your Legend that she posted shortly after the tragic passing of her husband, Scott Dinsmore.  In it she talks about trying to regain her footing –on every … Continued

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createconnectconsume, liveyourlegend, rootsofabundance
Honor your creativity without questioning
25 Apr 2016

Honor your creativity without questioning

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Creativity | 0
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As a creative person, I usually have way too many ideas running around in my head.  And sometimes I really want to tell The Muse to talk to the hand because I have more than I can handle and can’t … Continued

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honorcreativity, honorwithoutquestioning, rootsofabundance
Rituals to energize
19 Apr 2016

Rituals to energize

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Mind / Body | 0
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Sometimes in the hurry and scurry of daily life we need to take time out to re-energize.  You can take a short walk (even if it’s just to the break room), do something creative, or simply listen to a song.  … Continued

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energize, rituals, rootsofabundance
How do you give back?
14 Apr 2016

How do you give back?

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Abundance | 0
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Creating abundance in the form of connections and goodwill with others – whether you know them personally or not – can be as easy as recognizing how you “give back”.  Many times we think that if we can’t give a … Continued

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bepartofthesolution, gooddeeds, rootsofabundance
Getting from Why to How – Registration Now Open
11 Apr 2016

Getting from Why to How – Registration Now Open

by Brooke Davis | posted in: E Courses | 0
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Are you ready to: Figure out what you really want at a deep level Break through excuses and fear around why you can’t be happy at work Understand how to use your purpose to find a job that leaves you … Continued

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gettingfromwhytohow, rootsofabundance
Find more contentment
11 Apr 2016

Find more contentment

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Contentment | 0
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How many times do we get to the end of a busy day and feel as though no matter how fast we go, what we do, or how much we accomplish, we’ll never be content.  It’s as if we believe … Continued

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becontent, findmorecontentment, rootsofabundance
It’s time to create a new story
7 Apr 2016

It’s time to create a new story

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Stories | 0
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When we were young, there were no limits to what we could do.  We looked at the world with wonder and curiosity and it was ours for the taking – we could do anything.  But as we grew up (or … Continued

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createanewstory, rootsofabundance, stories
What do you want to be, do, and have?
4 Apr 2016

What do you want to be, do, and have?

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Clarity | 0
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Many times we rush through the day, making decisions without a second thought.  Often, there simply isn’t enough time to review the impacts of our decisions or we think “I’ll deal with it later.”  While this approach can work fine … Continued

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bedohave, rootsofabundance, whatdoyouwant
Solitude in a busy world
30 Mar 2016

Solitude in a busy world

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Solitude | 0
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Do you ever feel like you’re judged for wanting “alone time?”  As if saying no to outside activities makes you selfish and you should feel guilty for taking time for yourself?  If that’s the case, consider the following perspective on … Continued

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findsolitude, rootsofabundance, solitude
Get clear to manage fear
24 Mar 2016

Get clear to manage fear

by Brooke Davis | posted in: Clarity | 0
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Change makes us vulnerable.  It moves us out of our comfort zones into new and unknown worlds where the possibility of failure is real.  Big changes can bring up some pretty gnarly emotions, and for me, that gnarliness manifests itself … Continued

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getclear, managefear,