Nicole Bensen

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My kids are all home this morning on a 2-hour school delay due to icy roads, so I just recorded a 1-minute video (no time for polished transitions and edits!) to share this week’s resource: a Valentine’s edition of a Life Bingo card. (Not sure how to use a Life Bingo card? Read the blog post […]

I had the pleasure of joining CEO, Mark Williams on his podcast, Mileage May Vary, where we explored the idea of “failing forward”—how embracing mistakes can lead to massive growth. We also dove into what managers can do to help their teams thrive, especially when resources are tight. Although we talked specifically about these ideas in the workplace, the same principles apply outside the office, even when we’re just looking to motivate ourselves.

How are you feeling today? When I look at this feelings wheel, I’ve gone through the gamut this past week: disappointed, confused, inquisitive, hopeful, worried, resentful, appalled, playful, creative, eager, loving. Some of those feelings have been stronger than others, but this is life, right? There will be times to stand up and fight, and there […]