Work & Life

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7 Ways to Renew Your Life Today

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INSPIRATION: Just like a loaf of bread that’s been left out too long, life can sometimes seem stale if we let routine take over. We get comfortable with what is and ignore what could be. Being present is important — it’s the foundation of Power Living and experiencing the special moments in life. However, actively claiming your future is key to growth. Balancing the two modes is the trick. Whether you’re looking for a complete overhaul or simply a fresh outlook, here are seven ways to renew your life today.

7 Ways to Love Yourself

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INSPIRATION: How committed are you to your own happiness? If you were dating yourself, would you be blissful or ready to break out of the relationship? Self-love is an active process of becoming aware of who you are and appreciating all aspects of what makes you unique. It is a practice of self-care and self-compassion that affirms, “I Am Worthy.” Nurturing yourself is imperative to what I call personal sustainability. Here’s how to step up the love…

10 Qualities of Greatness Inspired by Nelson Mandela

INSPIRATION: For the last ten years, I’ve been talking about a world where “power” is not defined by how much control you have over others, but how much control you have over your Self. It’s not about how many things you acquire, it’s about how many people you inspire. Nelson Mandela epitomizes this Power Living vision and gives us a model of a life well-lived. His example can inform our own daily choices.

10 Most Fearless Women I’ve Met

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INSPIRATION: As poet and Nobel Prize Laureate Rabindranath Tagore said, “Let us not pray to be sheltered from dangers but be fearless when facing them.” Fearlessness is a quality of spirit that enables you to walk an uncharted path and push forward, no matter what obstacles you face. I’m quite grateful to have met extraordinary women from a range of fields — politics, business, media and spirituality — who have worked fearlessly for freedom and equality. Here’s a taste of inspiration from my Top 10 and the leadership qualities they exemplify…

Creating a Sustainable Market Economy

POWER LIVING® TV: Do you know your real environmental impact as a business? In what ways can you put your capital to work for good? How can we build a more sustainable market economy?

Optimize Your Brain Power

POWER LIVING® TV: Are there things we can do to enhance brain health? How can we maximize productivity? The brain is amazingly complex, yet there are simple things we can do to optimize its functioning. Learn more as Dr. Terri Kennedy interviews Dr. Michael Hutchinson, Associate Professor of Neurology at the New York University.

7 Things I Learned From Mom

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As Harriet Beecher Stowe said, “Most mothers are instinctive philosophers.” My mom has certainly been the source of constant inspiration. Anyone who has heard me speak has heard stories about her. Although she is highly educated and accomplished, her advice is usually quite simple yet powerful if applied. I didn’t always listen to her growing up, but now I savor every word.

7 Ways to Renew Your Life Today

7 Steps to Making & Keeping Resolutions

Have you ever made a New Year’s resolution only to break it within weeks? It’s been said that about 40 to 45 percent of American adults set at least one resolution. However, by February the majority of us have given up. Is it a useless tradition? Historian Bill Petro says we can thank Roman statesman Julius Caesar for starting New Year’s resolutions on January 1st. Unfortunately, January 1st is not the best day to make resolutions if you want them to stick…

Power Advice from WIE Symposium

POWER LIVING® TV: Can women really have it all? Can we ever truly achieve balance? What’s the value of focus? In this edition of Power Living® with Dr. Terri Kennedy, get inspired by power advice from four of the dynamic speakers at the 2012 WIE Symposium. Highlighted speakers include serial entrepreneur Amilya Antonetti, J Brand Jeans Co-Founder Susie Crippen, award-winning journalist Kimberly Weisul, and beauty & style expert Mary Ann Stephenson.