Marriage: The Challenge to Love
Published February 13, 2012 | 
by Ana Tampanna
copyright © 2012, by Ana Tampanna. All rights reserved.
Married. A long time. Hmmmmmm……what does that mean?
Patient. Have to be.
Perfect marriage? NO.
A lot of togetherness? NO.
Romance? Sometimes. If we work at it.
Marriage… Continue reading
A Vision to Shoot for!
Published February 6, 2012 | 
Just finished this year’s Vision Board and I am excited. The Vision Board represents new ventures, direction, and most importantly, the people in my life who are vital to these possibilities.
When I first began making Vision Boards,I called them… Continue reading
Making Amends
Published February 3, 2012 | 
by Ana Tampanna
copyright © 2012, by Ana Tampanna. All rights reserved.
Do you ever feel as if you are the only one who messes up?
I have a strong personality. And I mess up all the time. Blurt things… Continue reading
Diffusing Angry Feelings
Published January 27, 2012 | 
by Ana Tampanna
copyright © 2012, by Ana Tampanna. All rights reserved.
We all need good listeners. My dog is a good listener, but he doesn’t ask questions. I need the questions AND the listening.
Sometimes I get upset especially… Continue reading
Posted in Featured, Inspiration, Personal/professional growth, Relationships | 
diminishment, listening, saving face | 
1 Comment
What Relationships Need Attention?
Published January 16, 2012 | 
by Ana Tampanna
copyright © 2012, by Ana Tampanna. All rights reserved.
My beautiful, vibrant friend, Mashelle Odom, died Saturday. Younger than I, she had a double stroke, then her kidneys shut down. Within 5 days, she was gone. Most… Continue reading
What is Your Purpose?
Published January 9, 2012 | 
by Ana Tampanna
copyright © 2012, by Ana Tampanna. All rights reserved.
So what is your purpose?
Two years ago, my biggest challenge was how to resist the call of computer games.
“Just one more,” I would tell myself, aware… Continue reading
How to Create a Happier You
Published January 2, 2012 | 
by Ana Tampanna
copyright © 2012, by Ana Tampanna. All rights reserved.
There is a simple exercise, when made a daily habit, can significantly attribute to one’s sense of well-being and happiness. In his book 59 Seconds, Think a… Continue reading
How to Jump Higher in Life
Published September 2, 2011 | by Ana Tampanna
copyright © 2012, by Ana Tampanna. All rights reserved.
We all have a giant blind spot…an area of our lives where we can’t see the underlying motivation, saboteur, or mental block. We continue, day after day, making… Continue reading
Posted in Featured, Inspiration, Leadership, Personal/professional growth, Relationships | Aloofness, Authentic Leader, Authentic Leadership, Bill George, Blind Spot, Blind Spots, Blindspot, Blindspots, Educational Forum, Fascination, First Grade, Innermost Thoughts, Medical Technology Company, Medtronic, Mindset, Rest Of Our Lives, Saboteur, Seminar Experience, Unconscious Level, Vulnerabilities, Weekend Seminar | 1 CommentWho is Missing from Your WorkLife?
Published August 15, 2011 | 
Bias. Discrimination. The “isms.” Exclusiveness. I am guilty.
For years, I have avoided, excluded, and overlooked men as clients, vendors, and peers. I had major trust issues, with only a few exceptions. Yes, I had had some bad experiences early… Continue reading
Posted in Featured, Inspiration, Leadership, Relationships | Age Appearance, Albert Ellis, Bias, Business Group, Businesswoman, Charming Men, Discrimination, Experience Of Life, Good Company, Level Ability, Mentors, Mindsets, Peers, Race Gender, Rich Diversity, Sexual Harassers, Sexual Orientation, Trust Issues, Wake Up Call, Workplace Bullies | Leave a commentWhy does Growth Feel so Bad?
Published August 12, 2011 | 
How does Growth Feel?
Not good. Exciting. Discombobulating. Confusing. Totally empowering. Confident.
All of the above.
In their book, Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard, Chip and Dan Heath talk about the importance of having a… Continue reading
Posted in Featured, Leadership, Personal/professional growth, Relationships | 10 Years, Anticipation, Bad Judgment, China, Conversations, Discombobulating, Fear, Growth Experience, Homework, Leadership, Making Decisions, Mindset, Miserable Failure, Misery, Newspaper Headlines, Otherside, Relationship, Sibling | Leave a comment