Category Archives: Hertha Wolff-Arend

A Cold Serves You Right

My life was busy. Besides my regular work schedules, I had started various remodeling projects in the house. I painted a room, rearranged furniture, moved stuff around and basically turned the house inside out. At the same time, I planned … Continue reading

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Get Over It – Get a Pedicure

Yesterday I was worried. Today I got over it and had a pedicure instead. Some might call it denial and judge me superficial and trying to avoid confronting my pain. I call it being in the moment and enjoying life … Continue reading

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Myth or Truth? Successful Women Are Less Likeable Than Successful Men

When I give public speeches I often talk about the motivation or hesitation of women climbing the corporate ladders.  Women feel that they have choices today, and the fact that only a few make it to the very top (women … Continue reading

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Are you a control freak?

I don’t know about you, but I like to stay on top of things. I like to be in charge and I like to be in the driver’s seat. It feels somewhat safer to rely on myself than on others. … Continue reading

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The lifelong journey to lifelong learning

The first time I consciously reflected on becoming a beginner again – learning something new and entering unknown territory – was just before my son was born.  In my ‑ as I like to call it – “old life” I was a … Continue reading

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My Life with Horses

When I was about 8 years old, maybe even younger, my mother put me on the back of a horse I felt intimidated by the height of the horse, but at the same time I was fascinated by the whole … Continue reading

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The Healing Power of Passion

“Nothing great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion.”  (Hebbel, German Poet and Dramatist, 1813-1863) Anything we do with passion comes from our hearts.  It is part of our true nature and it shows who we really are … Continue reading

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Farewell of a Snow Queen

There was no major party at my house without Marsha and there will be no more parties with Marsha! Marsha passed away yesterday morning. She has left behind a hole far too big to fill, footsteps far too big to … Continue reading

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The Voice Within Us

We all live with this other person within us – the one who tells us what to do, what not to do and constantly questions our capabilities.  Some call this voice “the inner voice,” “the inner critic,” or the superego. … Continue reading

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Compose your life with power and ease

Allow me to name my current blog after my mission: Be a woman and act like one. Compose your life with power and ease. Do these words resonate with you? What do you visualize when you read these words? Well, … Continue reading

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