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Not everything in life is clear. This is where I wrestle with decisions, uncertainty, and what it means to move forward when you don't have all the answers.


What Actually Matters Before Getting Married (A Pre-Marriage Checklist)
Do you think you know your partner, girlfriend or boyfriend very well and ready for marriage? Or do you believe you may benefit from an easy pre-marriage personality checklist? If you are recently engaged, or if you just want to know your person (or the person you think is your person) a little better – you may gain value from doing this exercise. I also would like to share why you may be surprised with your results.

Claire Maendel
Mar 164 min read


Why Searching For My Purpose Was Holding Me Back
Everyone has their own perspectives on what it means to find your purpose in life. To me the biggest game changer was not seeking my purpose. But rather, feeling the powerful ways to live a life “on purpose.” Tons of people these days are pondering “what IS my purpose?” in relation to their job search or life path. The famous navy seal David Goggin’s so brashly says, “So many people keep asking what their purpose is, but news-flash YOU ARE THE PURPOSE.” I love that.

Claire Maendel
Dec 16, 20253 min read


Trying To Decide Whether To Stay Or Walk Away From Your Job
Feeling trapped. Looking at the clock… Looking at the clock again…Wondering how people can actually do this for 20 plus years of their life. Then thinking, those people are the real heroes… I’m just the loser who can’t stick to one thing in my life. Thinking again – I’m a horrible person and someone else deserves this job more than me. But I can’t just quit my job – I’m an adult now with bills to pay.

Claire Maendel
Dec 11, 20254 min read


Why Following My Heart Didn't Lead Me Where I Thought
Have you ever been lost in any area of life (relationships, work, etc.) and someone tells you “just follow your heart.” And have you ever thought to yourself – what does that mean? Does it mean follow my emotional whims? Does it mean follow my “intuition”? Does it mean follow what is true?And how can you be so sure you KNOW what your heart is telling you? And what IS the heart anyway? Someone once told me – “your heart is in your head.” That made me think.

Claire Maendel
Dec 8, 20253 min read
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