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When a Holiday Wrecks Your Rhythm
Tuesday came in like a Monday, and everything felt just a little off. It wasn’t anything big—no crisis, no drama. Just a quiet, internal...

Doris Dunn
May 292 min read


Fake Has the Word Fake in It
My husband has been threatening to write a book or blog called “S#&% My Wife Says.” It’s true—I do come out with some doozies. Most of...

Doris Dunn
May 222 min read


Four Words That Changed My Life
I just finished reading The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins. It’s been on the New York Times bestseller list for 15 weeks—and if you’re...

Doris Dunn
May 163 min read


You Can’t Control Time, But You Can Leverage It
I’m not someone who misses deadlines. In fact, I’ve gotten pretty good at working backward from a due date, counting the number of hours...

Doris Dunn
May 82 min read


Snapshots of Growth: Why Toastmasters Still Matters
Have you ever wished you felt more confident speaking in front of others? You’re not alone. Nearly 1 in 4 people experience...

Doris Dunn
May 12 min read


Five Ways to Build Emotional Intelligence (and Why It Matters)
Do you ever find yourself focused on what’s not happening versus what is happening? For example, when you’re stuck in traffic, you’re...

Doris Dunn
Apr 243 min read


The Good News Box
A few weeks ago, I was invited to a networking lunch where I met some wonderful people. As part of our introductions, each of us was...

Doris Dunn
Apr 172 min read


Service Beyond Self – The Power of Giving
My face on an AI generated image of a Candy Striper This week I had the opportunity to attend another American Red Cross fundraising...

Doris Dunn
Apr 103 min read


The Success List
What do you want to be when you grow up? Remember that question? When was the last time you really thought about the answer? You may have...

Doris Dunn
Apr 42 min read


Learn Something New Every Day
As a lifelong learner, I believe in the power of continuous growth and discovery. My first corporate job required me to study for and...

Doris Dunn
Mar 282 min read


Clear the Noise: Strategies for Focus and Clarity
We live in a noisy world. Whether the noise is literal traffic, dogs barking, lawnmowers or digital distractions, endless to-do lists,...

Doris Dunn
Mar 284 min read


Mindset Shifts: From Challenges to Honors
Mindset is my word of the year. It has become central to how I navigate life, both personally and professionally. As I work to shift my...

Doris Dunn
Mar 133 min read


Celebrating Neurodiversity
My husband, Mike, and I attended a friend’s birthday party many years ago. Mike is not the social butterfly that I am. I’ve never met a...

Doris Dunn
Mar 63 min read


How to Tune in to the Signs That Can Change Your Day
Are you really listening? I don’t mean just hearing things – I mean noticing the signals and messages around you. Have you ever...

Doris Dunn
Mar 32 min read


Age Gracefully by Planning Ahead
When my husband turned 50 (a few years before I did), we received our first copy of the AARP magazine. He was thrilled and immediately...

Doris Dunn
Feb 202 min read


Your Level of Discomfort Will Change
When my husband and I were still dating, I decided to run in a 10K event one weekend. The day before the event, my future husband decided...

Doris Dunn
Feb 133 min read


Dry January and the Business of Discipline
January 2025 was the fourth time I participated in Dry January. The first time was part of a cleanse…one of those where you eliminate all...

Doris Dunn
Feb 132 min read


Allowing Abundance to Flow: Connecting Mind, Body, and Heart (Part 2)
As we’ve seen, true abundance requires more than just setting intentions and striving for success—it’s about creating space for the good...

Doris Dunn
Feb 133 min read


Allowing Abundance to Flow: Connecting Mind, Body, and Heart (Part 1)
Have you ever felt that your dreams are out of reach? No matter how hard you work, the perfect job, relationships, or life you’ve always...

Doris Dunn
Jan 233 min read


Breaking Through a Negative Mindset
I wasn't expecting to write about Mindset two weeks in a row, but sometimes the stories that help us most are the ones we need to share....

Doris Dunn
Jan 232 min read
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