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Kim M. Simpson has 30 years of experience in politics, journalism, communications, and government. She has worked at the White House, the Pentagon, and for Members of Congress, serving as Chief of Staff and District Director. She has extensive experience in

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Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Common sense ways to fight fear of success and fear of failure: 1 of 13
Fear is a common obstacle to fulfilling dreams, keeping New Year resolutions and achieving goals. We fear what we don't understand. We fear being embarrassed or humiliated. We fear making and failing to keep the same New Year resolution over and over again. We fear change. We fear being hurt. Fear comes in all shapes and size... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's Tips for making and keeping New Year's resolutions: 1 of 12
A wonderful New Year is upon us. That magical time in which we are given a blank page on which we can write the next chapter in our lives. We're given the gift of time, 365 days in which we can shape and mold our ideas into something tangible and real. Are you ready to take a look back at what you accomplished in 2007 and a l... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Life The power of positive thinking and attitude: 10 of 74
Common sense prescribes that positive thoughts, words and actions will take you farther, faster, than negativity and nay-saying. So, why is it so hard, at times, for folks to be positive? As the author of a Blog about making and keeping New Year Resolutions, I consider the power of positive to be an important concept. If y... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's Are New Years resolutions worth making?: 1 of 5
There is no magic pill for making and keeping New Year resolutions. A wish written on the back of a cocktail napkin at the stroke of midnight on December 31 does not automatically come true. It takes hard work, sacrifice, clarity of thought, and a realistic written plan to succeed. If you truly want to make and keep a New Yea... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Steps to overcome doubt: 5 of 23
Doubt - that unnerving feeling of uncertainty - visits each one of us at one time or another during the journey toward achievement. When you're working hard to fulfill a dream, keep a New Year resolution, or achieve a daily goal it's not uncommon to wonder, periodically, if you're moving in the right direction, doing the righ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's Ringing in the New Year with realistic goals: 6 of 25
Do you truly want to make your 2009 New Year Resolution a reality? If the answer is "Yes", one important ingredient is 'camraderie'. Find a buddy to share the journey toward achieving your dream, resolution and daily goals. It is much easier if you don't try to 'go it alone' and it will be more fun if you have a pal to share ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's Reflections on New Year's resolutions: 11 of 45
There is so much to do in any given day that it is often difficult, if not impossible, to keep priorities front and center. Given the hectic pace of an ordinary day it's not always easy, or possible, to achieve the goals that inch you closer and closer to fulfilling your heart's desire - your dreams. The 'In Box' and the floo... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Ways to honor your commitment to dreams and goals: 1 of 4
Have you made a promise to yourself to achieve a dream, resolution, goal in 2007? Did you start the year on January 1 by making a commitment to pursue a resolution? Or perhaps you decided on your birthday to pursue a long-held dream. Or maybe the first day of Spring inspired you to dare to dream and you decided, finally, to '... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Trends Reflections on experiences of blogging: 1 of 4
Blogging is a great way to fulfill a grand dream, make and keep a New Year Resolution, and achieve daily goals. In 2005, I started my very first Blog in an effort to track progress on my New Year Resolutions, write more frequently, showcase my photographs, and stay in touch with friends. It worked. I did all of that and more.... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Secrets of getting organized: 7 of 25
"Where in the world is _____________!?!" How many times each day do you ask yourself that question, while at work, at home, at school, or at play? Clutter and disorganization can be frustrating roadblocks for productivity, the joy of accomplishment and peace of mind. When you can't put your hands on the tools you need to achi... More..