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Are you willing?
As I help mentor people towards creating the results they want in their lives, one essential ingredient that isn’t talked about enough is willingness.

Taking risks and sea otters
Most of my life I played it safe. I didn’t raise my hand in class as a kid unless I knew for sure I knew the answer so I wouldn’t get embarrassed if I was wrong. I only tried out for sports and activities that I was somewhat good at, I only socialized with people that I was already comfortable around.

How to have a difficult conversation-Part 1
In order to show up how we want to in the world and share our truth requires that we have open and honest conversations with people. Many of us fear that these conversations will lead to conflict and instead try avoid them like the plague.
I have a quick fix for you
Are you drawn in by a good quick fix? Admit it. It’s so easy to get drawn in to the latest, greatest can’t fail product.
Meet the Author!
Melanie Shmois, LISW-S, is a licensed therapist and certified life coach for high-achieving individuals who crave inner joy as much as outer success. As the founder of Mind Your Strength Coaching and creator of The Joy Revolution, Melanie helps driven professionals balance their masculine and feminine energies so they can experience fulfillment, emotional freedom, and lasting happiness.