What are three simple words you should never say? Well, we could name a lot more than that (and so can your mother!) but for today, we're talking about these: READ FULL POST »

Ever forget if you ate lunch? Or whether you stopped at any lights on the way to the office? We all do this at some point...get so caught up in our own minds that we forget what our physical selves are doing. Resist the distractions and dedicate yourself to being present... READ FULL POST »

Are you going head first into your life? Absolutely. We all are, whether we realize it or not. The question is, what's in your head? What's your vision of how your life is playing out? What are the challenges you expect to encounter? But more importantly, what can you do about it? READ FULL POST »

Tim Milburn doesn't even know you, but he's going out on a limb and making some wild predictions about what's in store for you for 2012...you ready for this one? Here goes... READ FULL POST »

There are as many goals and fresh perspectives as there are people, but if you're looking to make a shift that really produces change, here's a suggestion... READ FULL POST »

As we round out 2011 and start to look forward to a new year, I want to challenge you to a Non-New-Year's Resolution. That's right – I want you to throw that calendar aside and start right now! So here's the challenge… READ FULL POST »

The benefits of reflecting on past accomplishments are huge. Too often we run through life taking care of the next thing in front of us, and often miss the opportunity to really acknowledge all of the steps we’ve taken, people we’ve connected with, goals we’ve accomplished and choices we should be proud of. READ FULL POST »

Every experience, both good and bad, has the potential to teach you something about yourself. But experience alone doesn’t teach. It is only when you take the time to reflect on and evaluate your experiences that you’ll gain the most value from them. READ FULL POST »

Life throws all of us curve balls. So how can we be more resilient when things go wrong? Here are five ways you can pick yourself up and keep going... READ FULL POST »

As we wrap up 2011 and make our master plans for 2012, here are three of my favorite lessons from one of my boldest, most enthusiastic teachers ever – "The King"... READ FULL POST »

This is a Your Square One post aimed at college students. Having a Facebook profile is like having a cell phone – everyone seems to have one. But not everyone knows how to use it wisely. Using these guidelines, you can make better choices and keep your online activity classy...

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Why is it that Thanksgiving is only one day? Why is it that each year, when I used to make the family go around the table and share one thing they were thankful for, they all rolled their eyes. Why is it that we’re reluctant to include gratitude and appreciation in our daily lives…when it gives us so much? READ FULL POST »

Can you feel it in the air? It's starting already – the holiday craziness that accompanies every retail experience for the remainder of the year. Whether you avoid stores until the last minute, or embrace the craziness and head out to the malls at 5am on Black Friday, here are four ways to keep your cool as you head out to the stores this holiday season... READ FULL POST »

Everyday is an opportunity to not only feel grateful, but to be grateful in the way we live - in our words and actions. Blog contributor Tim Milburn identifies three ways we can tangibly express the gratitude we feel... READ FULL POST »

Ever have one of those eye-opening events – an "Aha!" moment that sticks with you for life? Here's one of my most memorable ones. It was back in 1993 and for the past 18 years, this man's words have been a guiding force in my decision making. One speaker who permanently changed my perspective in less than an hour... READ FULL POST »

Ever made assumptions about the value of someone's experience based on their occupation, age or title? People who are too proud to learn from their staff, their niece or the cleaning lady are missing out on some great lessons. This post from Loraine illustrates the value in always being open to learning something new.

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Being that it's Thanksgiving month, you'll be seeing a theme of gratitude and appreciation running through our November posts. There are many things I'm thankful for – life, health, loved ones – but in the spirit of a true MindClings blog post, here are a few of the less obvious ones, each tied in with one of our Mindset Cards by Topic categories.

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By following these four simple guidelines, there is no way any college student could mess up an email as much as I did my first semester in college! Read my embarassing story so you don't repeat my mistakes... READ FULL POST »

This is it, folks. Our first blog post…ever! We have officially entered the vast world of blogging and there’s no going back. Find out why we're doing this, why we named the blog Your Talking Head and what it's all about. Join in and stay tuned!

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