Posts by Shira Miller
How Giving Back Can Transform Your Life
Did you know that altruism, stemming from a deep, genuine desire to help people and the community, is good for your well-being? Volunteering your time and participating in acts of kindness bolsters your mental health; feeling more socially connected prevents loneliness and depression. It can also improve your physical wellness. A 2013 study out of…
Read More5 Signs You Are Stuck – And What You Can Do About It
At some point in your life, you’ve probably felt stuck. You might be relatively new to adulting, starting your own business, or seen numerous boom-to-bust cycles as a millennial impacted by the Great Recession and the COVID-19 pandemic. Published June 28, 2022 https://gritdaily.com/5-signs-you-are-stuck-and-what-you-can-do-about-it/
Read MoreHow to Crush Your Summer
Summer has long been idealized in pop culture. That’s when Sandy Olsson met Danny Zucko on vacation, setting the stage for a seemingly mismatched romance in the movie Grease. Countless songs from artists like Alice Cooper, Bananarama, Lana Del Rey and DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince extolled the virtues, excitement, or heartbreak of…
Read MoreShira Miller on The LIFT Podcast
So often in life, we find ourselves stuck. Stuck in a job we don’t like, in a relationship that’s going nowhere, in a mindset of scarcity and lack of confidence. We tell ourselves that we’re not good enough and don’t deserve any better. But the truth is, we all have the power to change our…
Read MoreShira Miller on HerCsuite™ Radio For Women Leaders On The Move
Are you stuck and wanting the life you dreamed of? Take a listen to this conversation with Shira Miller and host Natalie Benamou, as they discuss what it takes to live the life you want. https://hercsuite.com/podcast/
Read MoreHow to create a supportive community
Familiar with that movie-plot device of the “go it alone” hero—like the cowboy riding solitary into the sunset, the justice-seeking cop gunning a motorcycle on a deserted highway, or the superhero brooding in an underground cave after saving humanity once again? They didn’t have to make it so hard on themselves. Published June 13, 2022…
Read MoreWhy Top Gun: Maverick Has Become the One Thing We Agree On
You can learn a lot from movies. Like how teamwork can overcome any obstacle, whether it be extraterrestrial threats to the planet or a cartel of mysterious bad guys. The importance of fulfilling relationships in your personal life and career; heck even the Incredible Hulk had an easier time with his anger management issues when…
Read MoreHow to Identify Your Superpower
Sometimes your superpower is apparent at a young age – like your ability to quickly learn foreign languages or a talent for brokering peace between bickering friends – while others might not recognize their unique, standout gifts until later in life. Sarah Apgar, the Founder and CEO of FitFighter, figured out a long time ago…
Read MoreHow to Become More Optimistic
Ever heard the phrase “the power of positive thinking?” Well, as it turns out, positivity is pretty powerful. According to the Mayo Clinic, the health benefits of positive thinking can include an increased life span, decreased rates of depression, better coping skills and improved psychological and physical well-being. Good stuff, right? Published May 10, 2022…
Read MoreShira Miller on the Self Employed Life Podcast: Getting Unstuck
In this episode of the Self Employed Life podcast, Jeffrey Shaw interviews Shira about her new book Free and Clear: Get Unstuck and Live the Life You Want and how almost all of us have felt ‘stuck’ at some point in our lives. Some of us go through temporary phases of feeling stuck, some of…
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