A Purpose-filled Life | Tyra Garlington

Do you do more than what is expexcted?

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

“Do you go the extra mile? Do you do more than what is expected? Do you expect the best? These questions pertain not only to your relationship with the world but also how you treat yourself. Do you go the extra mile when it comes to you, or do you think that the least is enough for you? There are people who believe that struggle, servitude, and sacrifice are the best they can hope for in this life. They look for ways and reasons to be okay with the things they believe are not okay with your lives. Other people……
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What do you know about SCRIP HOP 101?

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

Did you Know? More than 80 million Millennials worldwide represent a collective $170 billion in purchase power. Millennials want to create a positive impact on their community and the world through their work. Millennials will make up roughly 50% of the US workforce in 2020 and 75% of the global workforce by 2030. Digging deeper And it may be too soon to tell. The legacy of Millennials, so new to this world and its conflicts, maybe how they influence the way the rest of the world engages with each other, including their cultural guidance to the generations that follow. Where……
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Trauma; not for women only?

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

We are looking at women’s health as dynamic and diverse and codependent on so many other factors. We are talking about multiple health perspectives to include: physical, emotional, spiritual, mental, and financial health. This week we are looking at Trauma. It can impact all of these areas. So, have you ever, or do you know someone who has experienced an unexpected heart attack, stroke, rape, domestic abuse, torture, genocide, war, mass killings, human trafficking? Horrible? YES! Traumatic? Definitely! Now, listen to the following: Darlene is a young woman in her early twenties who has never married and has three……
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Frankly Speaking with Tyra G In Sickness and in Health with Dr Gloria Ivey Crowe

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

Podcast format of Tyra Garlington’s weekly radio show, Frankly Speaking with Tyra G. Guest: Dr Gloria Ivey Crowe Broadcast on 11/11/17 on Radio Fairfax www.radiofairfax.com Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tyra-garlington/message…
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Moving from good to great

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

“What if you knew your life would work out for you when you realize every decision you make is based on everything that has happened in your life? Think about that… that’s big! Now for a quick test. Check off the ones that you don’t do. Ready? “Are you paying attention? Are you aware of what you do? Are you paying attention to the results you get? Are you paying attention to how you feel? When was the last time you took stock of what was going on around you? Are you paying attention to what you do, or are……
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Dreams can come true

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

I was born into a once upon a time and a happily ever after world. There was a song in the musical fairy tale Cinderella that claimed: A dream is a wish your heart makes when you’re fast asleep. In dreams, you will have no heartaches, whatever you wish for you keep. Have faith in your dreams and someday, your rainbow will come shining through. No matter how your heart is grieving, if you keep on believing, the dream the that you wish will come true. Then you wake up. What?!!! You mean all I need is faith, and my……
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Othering, diversity, and inclusion

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

When I walk, I intentionally “unplug”. There is nothing on my body to indicate how many steps I have taken during my four-mile adventure. I consciously immerse my senses in the marvels of nature; birds soaring in and out of trees, dogs walking their owners, and humans chasing the healthiest versions of themselves. I am at peace. Yet sometimes, today, for instance, annoying thoughts invade my peace.Today it is the concept of “Othering”. “Othering” means any action by which an individual or group becomes mentally classified in somebody’s mind as “not one of us”. Rather than always remembering that every person is a complex……
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What do you do when coaching is not a choice?

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

Coaching is a process of relationship building and setting goals. The coach develops specific skills for tasks, challenges and performance expectations. How well you coach is related directly to how well you are able to foster a great working relationship. One of the critical ingredients of effective coaching is the ability to ask the right questions. “How many of us are aware there is a right and wrong way to ask a question? Do you know if you ask the wrong question you won’t get the information you need? Nowhere is this truer than in our relationships. For example, rather than asking,……
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What does it mean to be “Mountain Strong”?

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

“What would you do if you had no home and no family? Where would you turn if every road ended at a brick wall? Sarah Bishop Hart, a small, gentlewoman from the hills of Southwest, Virginia was born into a world without hope. When she was five years old, her father her out to a family she had never met. From that day, Sarah never knew a real home or what it is like to have a true family. She ate from table scraps, slept in outbuildings, and never felt welcome – no matter where she was. She lived with……
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What do you do if you don’t fit?

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

“In the last 4 years, I have been let go, promoted and even quit jobs. I found myself to be in a constant search for “my fit,” “my people” and “my place.” I have adapted my cover letter so many times that I am not even sure which skills I am really great at and which ones need work. I have interviewed by phone, email and in person. I have been the perfect chameleon with 1-part charisma, 1- part authenticity and 2- parts baloney. You want me to be more administrative, sure. You want me to be more creative, sure. You want me to be more adaptable, sure.I should have……
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