Connie Milligan, LCSW

If there is anything I’ve expressed that speaks to you, I’d love to hear from you. You can reach me at my email, connie [at] conniemilligan [dot] com

No – It’s Not Egotistical To Let Your Gifts Shine – They Are Meant To Be Shared

No – It’s Not Egotistical To Let Your Gifts Shine – They Are Meant To Be Shared

Let your gifts shine – that is why they were given to you. That is the message I have been giving to people who are shy about putting them out there. It’s not egotistical, self-centered, narcissistic, big headed or any of those things you are afraid people are thinking. And yes, you are good enough. […]

The Joy Of Seeking Harmony And Collaboration

The Joy Of Seeking Harmony And Collaboration

Harmony and  collaboration create joy – That is what came to mind as I watched Lee play a big concert over the weekend. He had created a show, “1971, The Greatest Year In Music” six years ago, played it here several times and then his Nashville musician friends picked it up, selling it out every […]

To Increase Your Motivation – Notice What Makes You Marvel

To Increase Your Motivation – Notice What Makes You Marvel

Finding what makes you marvel is one way to ignite your interest and motivation. I was needing it badly lately when the weather was dreary, and my energy was low. The word “marvel” came to mind and by focusing on it, I quickly switched my mindset. Getting through the final months and days of winter […]

Want To Know The Next Best Thing To Do – Clarify your Intention

Want To Know The Next Best Thing To Do – Clarify your Intention

Intention is the starting point for everything. If you want to figure out what is the next best thing to do in any aspect of your life, first clarify your intention. This lesson keeps coming back to me. I am facing a crossroad. With a reduction in some of my consultation, I have a little […]

Facing Your Avoidance – Four Tricks For Productivity And Accountability

Facing Your Avoidance – Four Tricks For Productivity And Accountability

Avoidance is the opposite of productivity – on the other side of the continuum – and accountability is the tool that keeps you on track. Getting productive and staying accountable is at the heart of meeting your goals, yet often the best laid plans make this hard. I hear how people use avoidance by shifting […]

Ways You Can Put The Inspiration Martin Luther King Into Action

Ways You Can Put The Inspiration Martin Luther King Into Action

The inspiration and legacy of Martin Luther King are so daunting that it often eclipses the truth of the profound messages he delivered, making us think we can’t follow his example. That was true for me until I looked more closely at some of his quotes and thought about his influence. There is much to […]