Category Archives: Self-Improvement

On Competing Against Yourself: A Runner’s Confession

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Summer Sorensen

If you’d rather watch this content on YouTube: The subtitle of this article is: Don’t worry about the fast girls. There’s a story behind that and a broader application to non-runners, both of which I’ll share below. As a runner … Continue reading →

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Tactical vs. Strategic: Getting Clear on How to Achieve Goals

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Summer Sorensen

Do you know what I mean when I say, “tactical vs. strategic” as a method for getting clear on achieving goals? So we can start with the appropriate mindset, I’ll provide definitions of both: Tactical: : of or relating to … Continue reading →

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2021 Year in Review

Posted on January 1, 2022 by Summer Sorensen

My idea for a “2021 Year in Review” was born from reading James Clear’s Atomic Habits. It is a practice he does and recommends in that book. I decided to transform my hand-written year in review notes to a blog … Continue reading →

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Cut Through Fear-Based Inaction: A Practical Idea on How

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Summer Sorensen

Let’s talk about how to cut through fear-based inaction. By that I mean, stalling on something you know you need to do, because you are afraid to do it. Have you ever neglected to take an action or make a … Continue reading →

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Pros and Cons of Social Media

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Summer Sorensen

The pros and cons of social media, examined. The rise of social media in the last 15 years has been both a wonderful and a terrible thing. As someone who has used it from the early days, as a marketer … Continue reading →

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5 Things Being a Business Owner Has Taught Me

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Summer Sorensen

I can’t tell you the exact date I decided I wanted to start a business. The data nerd in me regrets that because I do love specifics. It was more of a gradual realization over time. Through a series of … Continue reading →

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A “New and Improved” Way to Tackle the New Year

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Summer Sorensen

I’ve come to a realization about starting out the new year that has made a big difference for me, as an introvert. Read about it in less than 500 words! Continue reading →

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Maybe Things Aren’t as Bad as We Think: An Optimist’s Take on Political Incivility

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Summer Sorensen

In the United States of America, we are more divided as a nation than at any time in recent history. While I wasn’t personally alive during the Civil War (despite what small children might think regarding my ancient status), my … Continue reading →

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Picking Blackberries as a Life Analogy

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Summer Sorensen

Recently, my husband and I were on a hunt for wild blackberries in a natural area close to our home. If you’ve ever picked blackberries, you know that flesh wounds are nearly inevitable as the juicy berries are nestled among … Continue reading →

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Variety: The Spice of Life … and Writing

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Summer Sorensen

Many suggest that picking a niche to blog about is the way to success. They may be right, but I decline to narrow my focus. Here is a look at my wide range of topics. Continue reading →

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