February 2009 Archives

ranchswing.jpgSaturday, May 2
1pm - 5pm
$129 before Apr 3, $149 after Apr 3

"You are a treasure. You really kicked us into
gear!" -Genna

You're invited to join RETURN TO CLARITY, a mini-retreat for women I'll be hosting at my personal getaway in the Texas Hill Country. Join me out on the deck, overlooking the green valley and hills of Wimberley. Here's where I go to hike, garden, and breathe deeply. I hope it will have the same effect on you!

RETURN TO CLARITY will be an inspiring and instructive mini-retreat for women who want to take their ambition to the next level, whether you're aiming for the c-suite, work-life balance, or a creative calling. You'll learn how to:

  • abandon perfectionism
  • prune what's unnecessary
  • replace worn-out strategies
  • refocus on what matters most
Space is limited, so REGISTER NOW.
Photo by Bronson Dorsey.


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What separates happy women from not-so-happy women?

According to a survey by Real Simple magazine, published in the January issue, the happiest women do these three things:

  1. They cancel appointments to get more time alone.
  2. They don't always answer the phone.
  3. They know how to say 'no.'
When is the last time you ignored your ringtone???


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What can we learn from a president whose campaign staff nicknamed him "No-Drama Obama"?

If someone can become president without giving in to drama and adrenaline, then certainly the rest of us can manage to reduce the stress in our lives.

President Obama is an amazing example of how clarity wins the day. When you keep your eyes on the prize, you reserve your energy for accomplishing goals rather than managing stress.

If you want to stress less, take President Obama's lead:

  1.  Clarify your purpose. A clear and present purpose makes you unstoppable.
  2. Refuse drama and distractions. They are counter-productive for anyone on a mission.
  3. Start with who you are. True strength and power come from self-awareness.
  4. Be methodical. Slow, steady, and systematic wins the race, while others burn out.
Want more Obama-inspired strategies? Listen to my interview about minimizing stress the Obama way on Oprah & Friends "Peter Walsh Show."


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yearofclarity200x258.gifMake this your year of clarity and confidence! My new ebook, A Year of Clarity: The Monthly Guide for Women will guide you through 2009 with real-life stories and practical advice. Allison Allen of WomenBloom calls it "a great resource ... full of wisdom."A Year of Clarity: The Monthly Guide for Women comes as a convenient ebook, available for download purchase, so you can read it on-screen or print it out for yourself. Take a sneak preview.

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Ann Daly
Ann Daly PhD is devoted to the success and advancement of women. You might even call her a 'fem-evangelist.' She is a coach, consultant, and author of DO-OVER! How Women Are Reinventing Their Lives.
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