Karyn B. posted an article on Lose the Excuses - Nov 5, 2009, 5:16 am
If the events of the past year have taught us anything it’s that nothing is guaranteed when it comes to employment. I’ve seen people who felt secure and thought that it couldn’t happen to them,...
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Karyn B. posted an article on Lose the Excuses - Nov 2, 2009, 5:10 am
“There is time enough for everything in the course of the day, if you do but one thing at once, but there is not time enough in the year, if you will do two things at a time.” - Lord Chesterfield ...
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Karyn B. posted an article on Lose the Excuses - Oct 29, 2009, 5:07 am
Over the course of my life, it is mind boggling to think of how much television I’ve watched. And I don’t think that is a bad thing. In my career and in my personal life, I’ve found television t...
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Karyn B. posted an article on Lose the Excuses - Oct 26, 2009, 5:21 am
On the path to success, you will encounter naysayers, doubters and people who will try to shoot you down. They will offer unconstructive criticism. They will question your commitment or your abilities...
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Karyn B. posted an article on Lose the Excuses - Oct 22, 2009, 5:31 am
How we define terms makes a difference. Anthony Robbins once shared a story about a man at one of his retreats who felt like a failure. This man was a CEO, making millions a year and living a life tha...
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Karyn B. posted an article on Lose the Excuses - Oct 19, 2009, 5:14 am
At church the other day, the pastor mentioned something he called, The Gift of Goodbye. Basically, some people do you a favor by leaving. I had never thought about it that way but it’s true. Some p...
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Karyn B. posted an article on Lose the Excuses - Oct 15, 2009, 5:19 am
There is some truth to the saying that there is no dress rehearsal for life. This is the Big Show. However, there are some times where we can have an opportunity for a dress rehearsal. There are some...
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Karyn B. posted an article on Lose the Excuses - Oct 12, 2009, 5:07 am
As a coach, as things happen, I always look for the lessons in everything that happens. Releasing my eBook, has shown me a lot! One important lesson I’ve learned is that in some cases, I’m my own ...
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Karyn B. posted an article on Lose the Excuses - Oct 8, 2009, 5:12 am
For me, hiking is like a form of active meditation. When I lived in Maryland, I found a park with a trail that I loved. It was 5 miles long and winded down around the Patapsco River. At first, I woul...
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Karyn B. posted an article on Lose the Excuses - Oct 5, 2009, 5:32 am
The latest news reports say that the recession is over. While that may be true on paper and in theory, it’s another story in our everyday reality. Lately, I’ve had a number of clients and friends ...
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Karyn B. posted an article on Lose the Excuses - Oct 1, 2009, 5:10 am
Back in the spring, I was asked to participate in a project about women and self-esteem. Each woman was asked to contribute a short essay about her experiences grappling with her own self-esteem. Sinc...
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Karyn B. posted an article on Lose the Excuses - Sep 28, 2009, 5:09 am
What does it really mean when someone is considered lucky? Does it mean that nothing bad ever happens? Does it mean everything always works out the way they hope? We wish people good luck. Some people...
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Karyn B. posted an article on Lose the Excuses - Sep 24, 2009, 5:09 am
A couple of years the Dove Organization, which runs The Campaign for Real Beauty, surveyed 3,000 women globally. Astoundingly, only 2% of those women considered themselves beautiful. I thought the sam...
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Karyn B. posted an article on Lose the Excuses - Sep 21, 2009, 5:07 am
You know that song September by Earth Wind and Fire. The first line is “Do you remember the 21st night of September?” Well, I do! Okay, I don’t remember the exact night in 19-ahem when I came in...
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Karyn B. posted an article on Lose the Excuses - Sep 17, 2009, 5:04 am
I’ve worked in customer service. I’ve trained customer service. And, like all of you, I’ve been on the receiving end of all sorts of customer service. So I can say with certainty, things tend to...
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Karyn B. posted an article on Lose the Excuses - Sep 14, 2009, 5:02 am
My favorite recipes that are good for your health, good on your wallet and tastes good to boot. My all-time favorite cookbook is Weight Watchers 5 Ingredients, 15 Minutes. All the recipes have five i...
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Karyn B. posted an article on Lose the Excuses - Sep 10, 2009, 5:07 am
Adulthood is very serious business. There are jobs to go to, careers to navigate, bills to pay, retirements to fund, insurances to purchase, marriages and relationships to maintain, kids to raise, yar...
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Karyn B. posted an article on Lose the Excuses - Sep 8, 2009, 5:04 am
I love to be busy - always have. Growning up, I had to be busy or at least doing something. I remember lingering too long in bed or laying too long in front of the TV, one of my parents would ask, "Do...
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Karyn B. posted an article on Lose the Excuses - Sep 3, 2009, 5:03 am
It’s my favorite month … and not just because of my birthday (21st). Summer ends in September and all the kids head back to school; but I really like the ‘back to business’ feeling that comes ...
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Karyn B. posted an article on Lose the Excuses - Aug 27, 2009, 5:16 am
A lot of us pride ourselves on being good advice-givers. A friend’s marital woes, a co-worker’s difficulties with the boss, your brother’s issues with his neighbors, the answers are obvious! Yet...
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Karyn B. posted an article on Lose the Excuses - Aug 24, 2009, 5:04 am
Maybe it’s the Virgo in me but I love to be organized. Love it! Love it! Love it! I don’t expect everyone to go overboard with it like I do, but a little organization can go a long way. Imagine n...
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Karyn B. posted an article on Lose the Excuses - Aug 20, 2009, 5:07 am
Anyone who’s been bullied on the playground, gossiped about or berated by a mate or even boss can tell you that words hurt. They matter. Sticks and stones may break your bones but words can hurt you...
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Karyn B. posted an article on Lose the Excuses - Aug 17, 2009, 5:07 am
It probably started early for me. After all, as the only child of a mother who taught junior high and high school (history and social studies) and a father who was an elementary school principal, I lo...
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Karyn B. posted an article on Lose the Excuses - Aug 13, 2009, 5:06 am
There is a whole lot of truth to the adage that actions speak louder than words. They do. But that doesn’t mean that your words don’t carry a lot of weight. What you speak matters. Your words are ...
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Karyn B. posted an article on Lose the Excuses - Aug 10, 2009, 5:14 am
I have a much younger sister. In fact, she recently just turned 16, I remember her, as a child, getting mad at me about something and shouting, “You’re not my friend!” I guess it was designed to...
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Karyn B. posted an article on Lose the Excuses - Aug 6, 2009, 5:23 am
I’m 40 years old and God willing, soon I’ll be 41. I tend to look younger than my age, so on occasion; I’ve been a bit of a fly on the wall when younger people talk about: how ridiculous it is t...
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Karyn B. posted an article on Lose the Excuses - Aug 3, 2009, 5:04 am
Everybody is busy and everyone’s on a budget. So I’m launching this series called Karyn Cooks to share with you some of my favorite recipes you can make when you are short on time and cash. They a...
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Karyn B. posted an article on Lose the Excuses - Jul 30, 2009, 5:15 am
If you had all the money you could ever need and more, but you had no family or friends and were in poor health, would you still consider yourself wealthy? What if you had a wonderful family, great fr...
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Karyn B. posted an article on Lose the Excuses - Jul 27, 2009, 6:30 am
This is the last in a ten part series called, Extreme Self-Care: It’s Not Selfish! We’ve talked about the importance of self-care. We’ve also discussed how you can find the time to care for yo...
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