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Leslie J Allen
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The Art of Deciding: Before we are doers we are deciders.
Successful decision-making isn't about finding the 'right' choice but about commitment to the choice Move past analysis paralysis

Leslie J Allen
Feb 6, 20252 min read
Life Matters
Yesterday marked an anniversary - the day my daughter took a handful of pills in a desperate cry to be seen and heard. Growing up, my...

Leslie J Allen
Feb 4, 20252 min read
What is The Art of Mattering?
When I believe I matter, I make choices like this: I set clear boundaries I eat wholesome food I exercise I prioritize sleep I cultivate...

Leslie J Allen
Jan 16, 20251 min read
The Questions We Ask Matter
Have you ever noticed how a single well-crafted question can transform a conversation? The art of asking questions stems from genuine...

Leslie J Allen
Jan 15, 20252 min read
Your Reason Why: Who Are You Here to Be?
To answer this question is to embark on a hero's journey - the journey to the inner self. I believe we are all significant. Our birth was...

Leslie J Allen
Jan 14, 20252 min read
The Creative Hoarder's Dilemma
Hoarding: the act of collecting large amounts of something and keeping it for yourself, often in a secret place - Cambridge Dictionary I...

Leslie J Allen
Jan 11, 20252 min read
Disrupting the Status Quo
Many people tense up at the phrase "disrupt the status quo," imagining it requires turning their lives upside down. But that's not what...

Leslie J Allen
Jan 10, 20251 min read
The Wisdom at the Edge
We often think of ourselves as fixed beings, but science tells us otherwise. Our twenty-year-old brain shares less in common with our...

Leslie J Allen
Jan 9, 20251 min read
The Power of Becoming: Beyond New Year's Resolutions
I'm exploring an intriguing concept called "Elegant Strategy," coined by Seth Godin. He reframes strategy not as a rigid map but as a...

Leslie J Allen
Jan 8, 20251 min read
The Gift of Invitation: How We Tell Others They Matter
When I searched for quotes about invitations, I was struck by how many focused on coping with exclusion - learning to be okay with not...

Leslie J Allen
Jan 4, 20252 min read
From Corks to Clarity: Embracing a New Narrative
Twelve months ago, my husband and I made a quiet decision to stop drinking. For years, we'd considered ourselves wine enthusiasts,...

Leslie J Allen
Jan 3, 20252 min read
Let Them Dance: Embracing Inner Critics
In 2025, I'm launching my online business – truly pioneering an entirely new approach. It scares the hell out of me. Why? Because I feel...

Leslie J Allen
Dec 29, 20241 min read
What Matters Most: Moving Beyond "How" to "Yes"
I am currently reading Peter Block's thought-provoking book "The Answer to How is Yes," which explores what it takes to live a life in...

Leslie J Allen
Dec 27, 20241 min read
The Power in Doing Hard Things
Compassion means empathizing with another's suffering and genuinely wanting to help ease their pain. Yet we must face a profound truth:...

Leslie J Allen
Dec 26, 20241 min read
The Gift of Connection: Beyond the Season
It feels like Boxing Day today, though it's Christmas Eve. Our weekend began with a family brunch with my siblings and parents, followed...

Leslie J Allen
Dec 24, 20241 min read
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