"Every day is a new beginning take a deep breath and start again." --Ritu Ghatourey-- Do you want to know how to turn your dream into reality? The secret is taking ACTION. Taking action demonstrates that you are serious and not just talking about your dreams. Without action, you're just wishing. If you are serious about living the life of your dreams or accomplishing any goal, you must do something about it. You will stay more committed to moving forward when you connect to a supportive community. Some of us are great dreamers, but need a little support with strategy. [...]

I'm super excited about what's happening in One Degree Shift Community. We wrote a book! For some, writing a book was a life-long dream and for others it was the second or third time around, but what thrills me most is that we did it together. I am convinced that we accomplish more in community. The title of the book is Strengthen Your Wings: Amazing Stories for the Journey. Each author shares a powerful story of transformation that will touch the heart of every reader. Through the process of writing, I witnessed the authors transforming their personal stories  into powerful [...]

Are you a worrier? Researchers at the University of Cincinnati found that 85% of what we worry about never happens. The study found that 79% of us handle the 15% that does happen in ways that surprise us with our ability to turn the situation around. So, why worry? Worry tricks you into thinking that you're doing something about the situation. While it certainly takes a lot of energy to worry, it rarely changes anything. You imagine what might happen which is usually the worst case scenario possible. Worry excites fears and anxiety that robs your peace of mind and [...]

Each week in One Degree Shift Community, we have Thankful Thursday, where collectively we recognize, acknowledge, and appreciate what we're grateful for. Being thankful for what we already have unlocks the door to greater abundance. My aim is to live my life in gratitude. When I practice being grateful, I experience more joy, less stress, and better results. My coach and mentor, Marcia Wieder of Dream University, shared her gratitude practice with me. She calls it "GOING GAGA." It is a practice of expressing Gratitude, Appreciation, Generosity, and Abundance. Gratitude is an emotion you can cultivate to increase your happiness [...]