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Christy Largent Speaker Sizzle Reel

One of the first things you need as a professional speaker is a professional video of you speaking.  But for whatever reasons, (mentioned repeatedly in podcasts, blog posts and videos over the past 3 years) I really drug my feet on getting this done. (Can you say 16 years worth of dragging my feet!!) But…

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How to say “I’m Sorry”

This morning was a rough morning. I woke up feeling crummy thanks to a late night yielding to temptation. The temptation of ice cream. Unfortunately, it was in the freezer. And I ate it. All. I paid for it this morning.  Headache. Bad attitude. Short temper. And have I mentioned that my daughter is in…

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Get into the Opportunity Mindset™!

Are you ever frustrated by lack of progress personally or professionally?  If so, then you’re going to love this video! What is the Opportunity Mindset™?  My definition is “When you choose to live in your Opportunities rather than letting the obstacles of life stop you from living the life you really want.” I find that there…

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What Obstacle?

I heard a story on NPR yesterday about a new restaurant that just opened. It’s seaside and diners are surrounded by date palms, and greenery. It serves mediterranean cuisine in a cultured and upscale environment. Sounds like a surefire winner – right?  There’s just one thing that might cause you to pause. This restaurant is in LIBYA!…

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It was Guilt Free and Painless

I had 2 big goals to get the year started off right. I wanted to get my website updated and reflective of my focus on full time speaking, and I wanted to get my Master Bedroom/Office cleared out of all the stacks of stuff that had built up so it was a place I enjoyed…

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3 Steps to Create a Positive Environment

This morning was a mess. We got up late (oh where is my Miracle Morning when I need it!), my husband had to leave early, the kids were arguing about their breakfast and the dog had an accident in the Living Room. Seriously. Nothing spirals downward faster than a negative environment. I knew I needed to fix…

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The Secret to Getting Supercharged

Sometimes the simplest solutions are the easiest. I’m learning that when it comes to your health and your overall performance, everything is better when you get enough sleep. Today I’m writing over at A News Cafe, Northern California’s premier news magazine. I’m writing on how it’s simpler to get started on your resolutions when you…

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Merry Christmas!

As I was thinking of what makes this holiday so very special, 4 things came to mind. Family, friends, food and faith. Today as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, I hope you will be spending time with your favorite family and friends.  I hope your tummy will be full of the yummiest food of the season. But most…

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Community Survey 2015 Results

For the first time in my life I’m LOVING math and wishing I had taken that statistics class in college. Can you believe it? Here’s why. Several weeks ago I created my first ever community survey. I wanted to know more about you so that I can make sure what I’m creating is meeting your most…

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When is Enough, Enough?

“Mama, are we sending Christmas Cards this year or will they be Valentine’s?” This was the question from Amelia several mornings ago.  It’s funny because the only reason we would send Valentine’s Cards is because I was unable to get our Christmas Cards in the mail on time.  Can you relate? And that conversation led me…

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Please Take my 2015 Reader Survey

I want to make sure I’m creating content that serves you in the best way possible. And for clear communication, ‘ya need to ask!  So, I’ve created my first ever 2015 Community Survey. Would you please take less than 5 minutes and fill out the survey? It’s super quick with just 10 questions plus a bonus…of…

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Top 10 Tips for a Super Connected Brain…and Life!

My father-in-law has pretty much lost his mind.  He’s 90 years old and after a bad “episode” last Halloween (which I wrote about here) he spends most of his time at the Veteran’s Home sitting in his wheelchair staring into space. You can imagine. It’s heartbreaking. This week his Veteran’s Home brought in a speaker, Heather…

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