Believe You Can

We’ve often talked about the power of positive thinking. But I can’t stress, enough, the impact that our thoughts have on the outcomes we experience in life.

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Alecia Ritzema
Gifted for More

‘Tis the season for gift giving! We’ve spent the last three years away from family during the Christmas season and it sure feels good to be back in the mainland U.S. to celebrate a (hopefully) snowy winter.

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Alecia Ritzema
Take it to the Limits

There will always be realistic reasons for remaining where we are in life. Maybe you believe the notion that your ideas aren’t worth sharing. Or that the plans you’ve got in your mind would take too much work or financial investment.

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Alecia Ritzema
Circumstances vs Decisions

When I was in high school I was tasked to write a senior thesis paper, topic of my choosing. So, I decided on something light-hearted: when it comes to the shaping of human behavior which holds more power, nature or nurture?

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Alecia Ritzema
Lifting Others

November is the month often associated with gratitude and thankfulness. It sounds great, right? Doing for others and volunteering or lending a helping hand. It seems as if the opportunities are endless when it comes to volunteer work or chances to give to the local community.

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Alecia Ritzema