Recently, I revisited an exercise introduced by Dorie Clark—a personal branding expert and author of Reinventing You—that’s as simple as it is powerful. It’s called the “Three-Word Exercise.” Originally described as a shortcut to a 360 review, the exercise invites you to ask a small group of people who know you well, “If you had to describe me in only…
Dorene MacVey
I don’t talk about money a lot, and I certainly don’t claim to be a financial expert. However, as someone who believes in whole-person well-being, I know that finding fulfillment in our personal finances is something we all need to pay attention to. From an early age, our beliefs and behaviors around money take shape. That’s why the lessons we…
“I’m just ordinary.”That was the response I got when I asked a client to tell me about herself. I smiled and said, “Tell me more about your uniquely ordinary life.” As we talked, I quickly learned she wasn’t ordinary at all. She had incredible experiences, quirky traits she thought were flaws, and passions she had buried deep inside. It reminded…
Lately, emotions have taken center stage in my life. Through events and situations that have misaligned with my values, I’ve experienced the full spectrum—anger, frustration, helplessness, and everything in between. As a lifelong learner, I’ve found myself reflecting deeply on emotional intelligence—not just as a coach, but as a student of life. What does it mean to truly understand and…
As we step into the new year, setting goals is a common and powerful way to create focus and momentum. In our January ithrive31 newsletter, we shared our 31-day approach to goal setting. This method encourages you to dream big while breaking down your aspirations into manageable actions that drive progress over the next 31 days. For the past 10…
Personal development is a journey, not a destination. It’s easy to forget this when we’re bombarded with new trends, advice, and practices promising to transform our lives. But what if the most important mindset shift isn’t about finding the “perfect” practice—but about embracing ourselves as beautiful and evolving works-in-progress? Recognize That We’re Learning as We Go Life is a continual…
I love the camaraderie of coaching. It’s so inspiring to spend time with fellow Coaches—people who lean into personal growth and development. This doesn’t make us perfect, but it does mean we understand the power of personal responsibility—for our relationships, our well-being, and the fulfillment we seek in life. Coaches know that achieving the results we want begins with taking…
Ah, the holidays—they come with all the glitter, glam, and often far too many commitments to squeeze into a single month. As you enter December, it’s the perfect time to lean into ithrive31’s Core Principle #2: Be deliberate with your time and resources. This principle is all about setting boundaries, making intentional decisions, and choosing what truly matters to you….
In a world full of constant noise, advice, and endless streams of opinions, we often find ourselves looking outward for answers to life’s challenges. We seek validation from others, follow advice, and look for external solutions to problems that, deep down, we already know how to solve. The truth is, the answers we seek are often inside us, waiting to…
At ithrive31, we understand that the recent election season may have brought forth a wide range of emotions and personal impacts. This period has often been challenging, with negativity surrounding us—whether through media, workplace conversations, or inner dialogues that may not always support our well-being. During this time, we want to remind you of ithrive31’s mission to bring positive energy…