"I am an expert at trying ‘a thing’ on for size, twirling around in it, asking a few people their opinion, and then finding some reason why it’s not for me--too tight, too high-maintenance, not short enough, or not FREE. I was desperate for a self-inflicted project to which I could commit. I was so sick of getting excited about a project and then just dropping it. Just once, I needed to be acquitted of THE QUIT."

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Why 100 Days Matters

Got a bad habit to be late to the life you want to create? Make a habit of the behavior you'd like to emulate. Start by doing something small to progress every day and you will be well on your way to being the writer/author/speaker/teacher/genius that you already are. 

Maybe you want to start drawing again. Or write everyday. Well, let me be the first to congratulate you for committing. Now commit this to memory-- you're gonna want to quit. The following are 5 tips to keep you IN IT when the shit hits the fan.

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100 Day Habit - 5 Tips To Not Quit

What if I said in 100 days you could create MAJOR change in your life? Here’s how to pull it off with minimal strife in an hour or less. We address your #100DaysOf project one step at a time.
This is Part III of a 3-part series for PolyamaProject.com

#100DaysOf - A Tactical Guide

Do you know how or when to say "NO" when you're a "YES" ma'am OR man?

He looked at me sideways, quizzically. 
“Is there anything you DON’T like?” 
“Seriously?” I countered, “of course!” Does that question count?
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Saying "No" As A "YES" Person

I was terrified I was going to sprain my ankle. 

The terrain and sand yielded beneath my foot and already my Nikes and socks were filled with soot.
As tough of a climb on the way up in the dark, compared to scaling down this volcano? It was a walk in the park!
I dug my heels and hugged my abs, and put T. Swift on blast,
And soon I was sand-dancing and debris-skiing fast--past all the tourists, having a blast!
As the trail leveled into the Balinese jungle, my companions and I didn’t slow our pace,
we raced through and hopped over gnarled roots and I tried not to think about ending up on my face.

At the trail’s end we were high on the smell of tropical dirt, bruised, and laughing in hysteria.
First ones off the summit—GO TEAM ‘MERICA!
The soreness set in as we got back to our car, and our driver’s suggestion to head to the hot springs would be the best by far.
After the entry fee of 180,000 rupiahs, equal to 13.5 USD, we opened the gates to the most beautiful place I will probably ever see...

Go To Heal

“What were you afraid of as kid?”

My mind first trailed to the negative knee-jerk self-talk I was trying to rid.
“I’m so stupid” I say when I make a wrong turn, leave the house while a candle still burns, or any number of any non-intelligence related concerns. 
Where does that come from? I need to go further back…
To a classroom. 2nd grade. Where I sat in the back. My 8-year old mind was so noisy with asks—I wanted to know everything! always! right now! My poor teacher probably struggled to stay on task.
One day, I arrived at school and she announced a new rule:
“Alison may only ask 3 questions per day.” If this was a joke, it was certainly cruel.
But no, a construction paper pocket to the wall was affixed. And ironically inside 3 tongue depressors— these would be my "Question Sticks."
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Follow The Fear

Need the 411 on your professional service providers? Hear it from an insider. We'll cover coaching vs. therapy / consulting / mentorship and I shoot from the hip about those dreams on your back shelf, what questions to ask yourself plus FEES. 'Cause we all know the goodies ain't free.

What Is A Life Coach Anyway?

"You are not too much, you are just enough
and anyone who disagrees can look but can't touch."
Vocals: Alison Tugwell
Beats and Production: Matt Bradshaw
Bass: Stephen & Marianne Strickler
Banjo: Bo Seamon

Easy (Radio Edit)

Multipassionate pursuer. creative doer. word nerd.