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Articles from Jill Reid on creating positive relationships, improving your mindset, building confidence and self-esteem, and developing personal success strategies for managing the bumps, hurdles, and complexities of everyday life.
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How to Take Control of Your Own Self-Talk
How to Take Control of Your Own Self-Talk
Turn the voice in your head into a personal ally
Jill Reid
Feb 13
Is Karma Messing Up Your Life?
Is Karma Messing Up Your Life?
Learning the lesson is only the beginning
Jill Reid
Jan 30
Can You Keep Your Promises to Yourself?
Can You Keep Your Promises to Yourself?
How to make commitments that stick
Jill Reid
Jan 14
It’s Time to Ditch the Daydreams and Get Back on Track
It’s Time to Ditch the Daydreams and Get Back on Track
There’s a reason “The Secret” isn’t working for you
Jill Reid
Jan 2
The Intangible Gifts of the Season Can Transform Your Vision of the World
The Intangible Gifts of the Season Can Transform Your Vision of the World
Let the memories of youth embrace you with possibility
Jill Reid
Dec 17, 2024
Why You Should Always Do the Right Thing, Even When No One is Watching
Why You Should Always Do the Right Thing, Even When No One is Watching
Respect is earned by your actions and deeds
Jill Reid
Sep 24, 2024
How Do You Decide Which Choices are Best for You?
How Do You Decide Which Choices are Best for You?
What you focus on today may determine your chances for success
Jill Reid
Sep 12, 2024
Do You Have a Love-Hate Relationship with Your Phone?
Do You Have a Love-Hate Relationship with Your Phone?
Dealing with technology can be a real pain
Jill Reid
Sep 2, 2024
Ready to Ditch the Excuses and Get on with Your Life?
Ready to Ditch the Excuses and Get on with Your Life?
It’s time to discover your personal truth
Jill Reid
Aug 22, 2024
Taking Control of Your Life is as Simple as Recognizing a Few Subtle Hints
Taking Control of Your Life is as Simple as Recognizing a Few Subtle Hints
Wake up and smell the coffee
Jill Reid
Aug 12, 2024
Stop Chasing After Every Shiny, Glittery Distraction
Stop Chasing After Every Shiny, Glittery Distraction
How to separate the mental wheat from the chaff
Jill Reid
Aug 1, 2024
How Well Do You Handle the 3-Ring Circus of Life?
How Well Do You Handle the 3-Ring Circus of Life?
The nature of our existence is a balancing act
Jill Reid
Jul 22, 2024
How to Use Stress to Change Your Life
How to Use Stress to Change Your Life
Why you should embrace worry when it raises its ugly head
Jill Reid
Jul 11, 2024
Do You Keep Your True Self Under Wraps?
Do You Keep Your True Self Under Wraps?
No wonder you feel lost, empty, and confused
Jill Reid
Jul 1, 2024
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Are All the Same
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Are All the Same
It is what it is
Jill Reid
Jun 20, 2024
Do Other People Take Advantage of Your Good Nature?
Do Other People Take Advantage of Your Good Nature?
Stop being a pushover and learn how to say “No”
Jill Reid
Jun 10, 2024
How to Create the Life You Really Want
How to Create the Life You Really Want
Stop dreaming your life away
Jill Reid
May 30, 2024
I Need to Make a Phone Call to Heaven and Talk to My Mom
I Need to Make a Phone Call to Heaven and Talk to My Mom
I really hope she’ll pick up the line …
Jill Reid
May 12, 2024
The Crap in Your Life Won’t Take Care of Itself
The Crap in Your Life Won’t Take Care of Itself
Clearing your mind — and the clutter around you — may help you sleep better at night
Jill Reid
May 7, 2024
How to Say “No” and Mean It
How to Say “No” and Mean It
Falling in step to the wrong tune could alter your path — and your success
Jill Reid
Apr 30, 2024
Are Distractions Preventing You from Focusing on the Important Stuff?
Are Distractions Preventing You from Focusing on the Important Stuff?
4 Tips for Keeping Your Sanity in Check
Jill Reid
Apr 18, 2024
How to Wing It Through Life
How to Wing It Through Life
Being flexible can give you the results you need.
Jill Reid
Feb 29, 2024
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