Marquita Herald
I am a transformation author and coach, blogger, publisher, artist and chief evangelist at Emotionally Resilient Living. I write about the power of emotional resilience and how to put you "unapologetically" in charge of your life.
~ Patience, persevering, and sense of purpose are constant themes when talking about resilience, especially when overcoming adversity or striving to achieve dreams and goals. It is that stick-to-itiveness – the motivation to not quit when the road gets tough – that ultimately makes the biggest difference in our lives. But it’s important to understand […]
~ Wherever you have hopes or expectations, there is a risk of disappointment. You fell short of reaching an important goal; the bonus you were counting on didn’t come through. A trusted friend let you down, or someone you like didn’t return your feelings. Maybe you didn’t receive birthday wishes from someone you care about. You […]
~ Chances are you’ve heard all the standard advice on how to communicate, especially if you’ve ever worked in management or sales … look the person in the eye, think of interesting topics to discuss in advance, look, nod and smile to show that you’re paying attention, repeat back what you just heard or summarize […]
~ The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are. ~ Carl Jung The notion of being “authentic” has been kicked around so much it’s become something of a buzzword. But hype aside, the question remains, just how do we find that special place of truth within ourselves? Seriously, have you ever […]
~ If I were to ask you to list the most defining moments in your life so far, what would you include … graduation, marriage, the birth of your children, possibly a traumatic event such as the loss of a loved one? Today I’d like to challenge your thinking a little by taking a closer […]
~ Do you dread having to say no, even when you really want to? Have you ever made false or elaborate excuses or ignored a request hoping that the whole thing will just go away or that somehow the other person will get the message? While it is true that those who lean toward being […]
