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3 Powerful Ways these Women Leaders are Inspiring Success
I experienced an Aha! moment this week during a discussion I led in the WomanUP! community. The conversation centered around business...

Christine George
Feb 14, 20212 min read


5 Tips to Make Well-Being a Priority While Working from Home
I’ve been working from home now for nearly one year. I’ve noticed I have fewer boundaries (my “office” is in my kitchen) and more aches...

Christine George
Feb 7, 20212 min read


Will 2021 be Your Year of Yes?
Last week I listened to a discussion with four powerhouse women, all connected through the WomanUP! community, who stepped out of their...

Christine George
Jan 31, 20212 min read


A Future Full of Hope and Unity
She wore a bright yellow coat and a wide red satin headband; her hair pulled back in a gorgeous beaded braided bun. She had excitement...

Christine George
Jan 24, 20212 min read


4 Ways to Free Yourself of Perfectionism
I’ve been having many conversations lately with friends about the toll perfectionism takes on life. Perfectionism is one of my saboteurs....

Christine George
Jan 17, 20212 min read


7 Ways to Choose Hope Over Fear
Choosing hope over fear is a tall task, especially after Wednesday’s events. Let’s face it; it’s been a tough year. Among all the chaos...

Christine George
Jan 10, 20212 min read


7 Things that Inspired Me This Week
I took our son to his annual physical this week, and he grew 2 1/2 inches this year. I couldn’t believe it. There are still so many...

Christine George
Jan 10, 20211 min read


Community. It’s My One Word in 2021
Gratitude was my word in 2020. One year ago, I could never have imagined how vital or appropriate gratitude would be for me this year....

Christine George
Jan 3, 20211 min read


This Week’s Inspiration
I hope everyone had a safe New Year. I’ve never been happier to see the calendar turn. Here are 7 things that inspired me this week.. I...

Christine George
Jan 3, 20211 min read


Stay Strong. The Finish Line is Up Ahead.
A few weeks back, when I was slogging through my radiation treatments, my husband reminded me it’s like a marathon. You’ve got to pace...

Christine George
Dec 27, 20201 min read


Happy Sunday!
Aside from lots of lounging in our pajamas, we’ve been playing lots of Battleship, table tennis, and Just Dance on the Nintendo Switch...

Christine George
Dec 27, 20201 min read


Happy Sunday!
I’m wrapping up my Christmas to-do list this week and gearing up for a quiet Christmas Eve and Christmas with my son, my husband, and my...

Christine George
Dec 20, 20201 min read


Gratitude, My Word for 2020
Gratitude is my word for 2020. Who knew 12 months later how significant it would be. It’s amazing how a pandemic and a cancer diagnosis...

Christine George
Dec 20, 20202 min read


Raising Boys with Katie Lance
I had the great pleasure of chatting with my friend, Katie Lance about raising boys. Katie is the CEO of Katie Lance Consulting and also...

Christine George
Dec 6, 20201 min read


5 Ways to Make Thanksgiving More Meaningful
Thanksgiving is certainly going to look different this year. Most of us will be trading our traditional large family gatherings for...

Christine George
Nov 22, 20202 min read


4 Powerful Lessons Learned in 2020
Let’s face it, it’s been a tough year, perhaps the toughest of our lifetime. It’s forced us to live, learn, and work differently, to...

Christine George
Nov 15, 20202 min read


The Balance Feature: Lori van Dam on How Komen is Supporting the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Welcome to the Balance Feature! Each month Believe in Balance features an individual or organization striving to make a difference in the...

Christine George
Oct 18, 20201 min read


“We can do hard things.”
“We can do hard things.” It’s my favorite quote from Glennon Doyle. It’s been my affirmation since my breast cancer diagnosis and I put...

Christine George
Oct 4, 20202 min read


The Balance Feature: Jennifer Houghtaling on Yoga and Leading her Community through a Pandemic
Jennifer is the founder and owner of Shanti Yoga in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. In this interview, Jen takes us through her journey from...

Christine George
Sep 13, 20201 min read


The 8 Favorite Quotes from WomanUP! 2020
Last week I attended and was a presenter at the 2020 WomanUP! virtual event. This was my second WomanUP! event, and alas it did not...

Christine George
Sep 6, 20202 min read
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