The I Wonder Exercise

If money, time, and other things were not factors, what would be your greatest wish?  Would it be to go on an exotic vacation, buy a fancy car, or purchase a house?  The issue is if we feel things are out of our reach, we don’t even attempt to get them. Why is that?  Do … Read more

The Reason For Scheduling Thinking Time

How often do you get the opportunity to be still and have quiet time? Several years ago, I was walking on the beach early in the morning in Connecticut and I met a man who told me he needed seven minutes of silence a day. I gave this some consideration as I continued my walk … Read more

Life Learning is the Key to Success

When we were children, we had lessons on a variety of different topics including math, history, science, and English.  Depending on what kind of student you were, you may have preferred some subjects over others and excelled in areas that you never thought possible. As we get older, we may think that we don’t have … Read more

How to Add Spice to the “Ingredients in Your Life”

Jambalaya is a Louisiana Creole dish of Spanish and French influence.  It is not only a fun word to say but is delicious too! Most jambalaya recipes call for either a fish and a protein or two proteins like sausage and chicken. However you make it, jambalaya is a real comfort food. Most of the … Read more

How Do I Want to Be Perceived in the New Year?

When a new year starts, it is a time for self-reflection and rebirth.  With that it is important to reflect not only on our successes and failures but also how we reacted to certain events and how our actions were perceived by others.  In other words, we need to be cognizant of our executive presence. … Read more

C is for Crystal Clear

Many women would agree that they are juggling way too many responsibilities.  It is not just home and work but also extended family obligations, volunteering, etc.  Although we would “like to do it all” I have found looking back over my life that I wish I had turned down some of this stuff and focused … Read more

Beth Presents Job Search = Love Search at George Hail Free Library

Local Warren author and career coach Beth Carter will present her new book, Job Search = Love Search: 10 Savvy Career Strategies That Help You Find Love Too.  Did you ever think about how looking for a job is like looking for love?  Whether you want a new job or romantic partner, you’ll be surprised … Read more

Patricia Raskin Show

Tune in with Beth Carter on WPRO when she discusses her new book (Job Search = Love Search: 10 Savvy Career Strategies that Help You Find Love Too) with Patricia Raskin! Listen to Beth Carter on The Patricia Raskin Show on Saturday, May 21, 2016, at 4:30PM ET on 630AM & 99.7 FM WPRO. Listen … Read more

Ten Fingers, Ten Toes

Once our parents see our ten fingers and ten toes at birth, they usually breathe a sigh of relief that we have all our necessary body parts.  As we go through life, we probably do not give much thought to these digits and toes until one gets broken or sprained.  In other words, we take … Read more