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How To Be Honest … Even When It’s HARD

By Jan BowenPublished ArticlesNo Comments

Tell the truth. Just because it's the best policy doesn't mean it's easy. Have you ever had those times when you knew what you wanted or needed to say, but somehow just didn’t get the words out of your mouth? As adults we need to be accountable. Being accountable requires having integrity — that means we need to be honest...

October 3, 2016

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7 Ways Knowing Yourself Leads to More Happiness

By Jan BowenSyndicated ArticlesNo Comments

You need to know yourself a little better. Who are you when no one sees you? When you have an opportunity to spend time alone, how do you fill that time? Just as importantly, what do you leave out? When you know yourself well, you can answer these questions easily. When you don’t understand yourself, not only are the questions...

May 30, 2016

4 Traits Well-Liked Women Have That Make People Just ADORE Them!

By Jan BowenPublished ArticlesNo Comments

You just WANT to be around them. Ever notice how some women have a charisma that draws others to them? Everything they do is attractive and everyone simply adores them? What's their secret? Whether these women 'wow' people intentionally or not, there are definite similarities in their everyday behaviors. After seeing this list, it's pretty easy to see why they're so hard to resist! 1. They're just ... real! ...

May 20, 2016

4 reasons you break promises without meaning to with feet high over a city

4 Reasons You Break Your Promises (Without Meaning To)

By Jan BowenPublished Articles4 Comments

We've all done it, right? You tell a friend, your child, your partner that, yeah, sure, you'll do XYZ for them. But then you don't actually do it. Making a promise to someone is one of the most powerful forms of communication in existence. Yet, how many times do you make vows that you can’t possibly keep? As a society, we put our...

April 12, 2016

Find Your Voice — Within

By Jan BowenPrivate MusingsNo Comments

When you have extremely original ideas, do you sometimes find it difficult to find support -- even from your most loyal friends? Do they leave you on the sidelines at times, rather than cheer you on when you speak up with your authentic voice? To find answers and strength, when our friends are missing -- go within. We sometimes look...

March 13, 2016

10 inspirational quotes to manage the your day

10 Inspirational Quotes to Help You Manage The Day From Hell

By Jan BowenPublished ArticlesNo Comments

You've got this! Everyone faces challenges at some point, no matter how happy or well-ordered life is. When daily life starts feeling hard, we each have a choice — to either step up and embrace the day (bumps and all), or play small and hide from things that push our comfort zones. We know embracing the challenge is the "right"...

January 5, 2016

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Living and Leading Your Life

By Jan BowenPrivate MusingsNo Comments

The world always looks for leadership, perhaps most vigorously when situations in life appear out of control. Regardless whether elections, world events, family turmoil, or workplace stress are causing the impact, leaders are relied upon to inspire and motivate. Yet many of these events affect everyone, including the leaders expected to provide guidance. Where does inspiration come from then? Leading your…

December 28, 2015

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Navigating Gender Inequality

By Jan BowenPublished ArticlesNo Comments

What is gender inequality? The concept, details, and overall objective of gender inequality can be confusing with various programs and studies available. It’s time to review just what gender inequality is, what programs are doing to solve it, and if they are on track. First, the facts “Gender inequality” or “parity” is often a reference to discrimination against women in the...

November 9, 2015

How To Be Honest … Even When It’s HARD

7 Ways Knowing Yourself Leads to More Happiness

4 Traits Well-Liked Women Have That Make People Just ADORE Them!

4 Reasons You Break Your Promises (Without Meaning To)

Find Your Voice — Within

10 Inspirational Quotes to Help You Manage The Day From Hell

Living and Leading Your Life

Navigating Gender Inequality

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