Ariane’s Blog
A place to explore, embrace & make change happen
Musings from Montana
I just spoke to a wonderful group of soon-to-be college graduates in Billings, MN. Graduation is a time of major change, stress and uncertainty that brings up tons of questions: Where will I work? Where will I live ? How will I pay my student loans...
Maps that Matter
If you want to see the things that truly need to change in the world check out Worldmapper, a collection of maps that detail the areas of the world experiencing the most deaths from AIDS, the highest infant mortality, the greatest population of wealthy...
Dining Out? Skip the Lemon
I've always viewed the lemon as a symbol of health and wellness—tart, cleansing and refreshing. But a recent study has found that the lemon wedges gracing the rims of beverages in many restaurants are actually breeding grounds for harmful germs...
A Simple Change Can Make all the Difference
In today’s 24/7 world, we all seem to be rushing from one event to the next. Take your day-to-day activities—wake up, hurry to work, speed through your morning emails, finalize meeting notes, gobble down lunch, give an hour presentation...
Who do you turn to in times of change?
Sometimes the best person to help you in times of change is the person you least expect. Your friends and family are more comfortable with you the way you are and, at some level, don't want you to change. When going through a change, look for people...
Turning the Lights Off
What would happen if 24 countries turned off all the lights for one hour? You may find out on March 29th. “Earth Hour” started last year on March 31st in Sydney, when 2.2 million people and 2,100 businesses turned off their lights for...
Think and Grow Rich
One of my goals is to share with you some of the most powerful success principles that can help you change your life: Think and Grow Rich contains many of these ideas. If you have yet to read Napoleon Hill’s book, get it and read it today. And...