When you look back on the past year, don’t think of the pain you felt.  Think of the strength you gained, and appreciate how far you’ve come.  You’ve been through a lot, but you’ve grown a lot too.  Give yourself credit for your resilience, and then step Forward again with grace.

The next best step forward?

Doing something Uncomfortable that will move your life forward.  Let me explain…

Almost two decades ago, when I told my grandmother I was worried about taking a chance and regretting my choice, she hugged me and said, “Trust me, kiddo, that’s not what you’re going to Regret when you’re my age.  If anything, you will likely kick yourself for not taking more chances on the very real and accessible opportunities you have today.”  And the older I get, the more I realize how right she was.  Life is about trusting yourself and taking chances, losing and finding happiness, learning from experience, appreciating the journey, and realizing that every step is worth it.

But (and this is a big “but”)… you have to be willing to take each step.  You have to (more…)