Change can feel daunting, but without it, it’s impossible to grow and thrive. Let’s explore what’s awesome about change, how to tackle the challenges, and when the time is right to make a change. Warmly, Melanie Ott Inspirational Thought “They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.” ~ Andy… [Read More]
Decision Making
Move On
Just as there’s value in practicing patience, it’s also critical to know how and when to move on. Let’s create forward momentum to transform your life. Warmly, Melanie Ott Inspirational Thoughts “The secret of change is to focus all your energy, not on fighting the old, but in building the new.” ~ Socrates “If you’re… [Read More]
Be Intentional
What does it mean to live your life with intention? And how can you be more intentional every day? Let’s explore how to be intentional in your thoughts, beliefs, and actions — to live purposefully and powerfully. Warmly, Melanie Ott Inspirational Thoughts “We shape our lives and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And… [Read More]
Create It & Become It: Using Your Body to Change Your Mind!
“Nonverbal [cues] govern how others think and feel about us – do they govern how we think and feel about ourselves?” ~ Amy Cuddy In my most recent e-newsletter I talked about how to create it and become it – actively shaping your future self with today’s actions. You may also recall how in the… [Read More]
Make A U-Turn
If you’ve ever made a decision, then realized you needed to change course – or sensed your life is headed in the wrong direction – this newsletter is for you! We’re talking about making a U-turn: turning your life around to align with your intentions and purpose. Warmly, Melanie Ott Inspirational Thoughts “They always say… [Read More]
Smart Tips to Make the BEST Decision Possible
Decision making is an important pre-cursor to action. But there’s a delicate balance between making a decision just to move forward, and making the best decision for your life and goals. These tips can help guide you towards the wisest decision, no matter your situation. Analyze your cost/benefit and risk/reward ratios. A careful, reasonable analysis… [Read More]