This is the time of year when people set big goals and resolutions. And yet, research shows that only 8% of people actually meet those resolutions. Tide Risers Lead Facilitator Marion Biglan offers a different kind of strategy for approaching the new year: the three-word mantra.

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Intentions

I generally stay away from New Year’s resolutions as I tend to forget them or not follow them after a couple of months. Instead, I pick a word that sets my intention for the year.

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Making My Roadmap for 2018

Now that I run my own company AND find myself in one of the most demanding moments of my personal life, I knew I needed to set aside time to plan for 2018. My first step was asking brilliant leaders how they plan for the year. I received a variety of responses, reminding me there was not one way to approach this. Here's what I learned.

Tide Risers and My Something Big

When I joined Tide Risers, I didn't know exactly what my "something big" would be, but I knew there was an entrepreneur inside of me clambering to get out. Tide Risers helped give me the number one tool I most needed to launch a new business: confidence.

The Wanderer’s Advantage

I have decided to reframe my total lack of any kind of sense of direction and instead start actively appreciating the benefits of being a Wanderer. Turns out there are some real advantages to choosing a path not because it seems like it's the right way, but because it has called to you.

Accountability Tactics: How to Make Yourself Just Do It

Is there something you’ve been dreaming of doing, but have never been able to made it happen? If you've ever wanted to write a book, run for public office, or launch a new venture, try this simple accountability tactic to make yourself take the leap.

How Motherhood Has Made Me a Better Entrepreneur

In honor of Mother’s Day I have spent some time reflecting on what being a mother has done for me as an entrepreneur. It has made me a stronger, more creative, more effective professional. Here's why.

Way Opening & Decision-Making, Quaker-Style

The Quaker concept of Way Opening is used when we know some kind of change is necessary, but we can’t quite figure out the path to get there. We can derive learnings from this concept that can be applied to decision-making, along with tools that you can put to use right away.