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Next time you are late to meet someone or late to a meeting, instead of "Sorry I'm late" say "thank you for waiting" instead. "Sorry" puts people in a defensive state and zaps the energy, while "thank you" puts people at ease with gratitude and brings a sense of positive energy. Another tip is to contact the person you are meeting the second you know you will be late. Update him or her on the new ETA and say "I acknowledge I'm late and I'm committed to being on time." This shows responsibility and action being taken on your part. Lastly, did you know optimistic people tend to run late? Studies show optimistic people think they can cram more into their schedule than actually fits, making them perpetually late! If that's you, just remember to say "thank you" instead of "I'm sorry" next time!

Tracy Cousineau isn't your average success story. She moved out of her parents’ home when she was 16 and has been an entrepreneur ever since. After a difficult marriage and divorce, she wound up a single mom who had to hide financial difficulties from her children. Eventually, she changed her mindset and discovered her past did not define her future. Now she is a powerhouse real estate entrepreneur and business coach. She is co-founder of the #1 real estate team in the Atlanta metro area, ranked as the #12 fastest growing company in Georgia by INC Magazine and a coach of real estate agents across the country. Tracy shares her story of overcoming struggles as a child and adult, and how she has used mindset to not only do well but actually THRIVE during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tracy is also the author of "The Million Dollar Trap" which brings together the life lessons she's learned through her time in real estate and in life. She wants to help women who feel stuck and sometimes just need some hope and some support to get them back on their feet.

If you are looking for good news stories, positivity, and inspiring content in ten minutes or less, you in are the right place! Here's a look at the headlines in this week's podcast: 10-Year-old Boy Using His Birthday Metal Detector for the first time Unearths Centuries-Old Sword Gardener Breaks Record for Growing Britain’s Largest Tomato With Help of Pantyhose Northern California Highway Repaved Using 150,000 Plastic Bottles 2000-Year-Old Redwoods Survive Devasting Fire (Contrary to Widespread Rumors) Lesbian Penguins Welcome Their First Baby in Spain 88-year-old Holocaust Survivor Awarded Diploma She Always Dreamed Of DMV Messes Up License and Sends Woman Picture of Empty Chair Instead of Her Face

I keep thinking about how many of us choose words of intention each year, and people out there who are powerful manifestors must have chosen words like, “simplify, slow down, and family time.” If you look at the positive side of our lives this year, we have had the opportunity to simplify and slow down from our hectic lives. I know my August calendar is wide open when last year it would have been filled with events and activities. More people are spending time with family than ever before, even working from home and seeing their kids way more than in previous years. I’m curious if you selected a word for 2020, have you seen it come true?  My word was laughter and I’m definitely trying to laugh more and take all that is happening in the world in stride with joy still in my heart. If you didn’t manifest a word, it’s not too late! Pick a word for the second half of 2020. Also, it can be two words like “slow down” and think about what you are selecting. The word “Abundance” to the universe could be taken as an abundance of people getting sick with COVID. An abundance of wealth, an abundance of health might be better options. I’ll be back with a roundup of positive news stories soon but just wanted to jump on here quickly because this has been on my mind for a while now. Let me know what you think - reach out to me Deanne Goodman on instagram or facebook and let me know what your word was or what your new word is! Wishing you all health, safety and lots of laughter in you lives. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/s/55f27d8/podcast/sponsor/acugkf/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp

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