Do you ever feel like work is draining your energy instead of fueling your purpose? You’re not alone. Many of us spend a significant portion of our lives working, yet we rarely stop to ask: Does this bring me joy?

Have you ever felt stuck—like you're standing at a crossroads, questioning everything, and wondering, What’s next? Maybe life feels like it’s pressing the pause button, even though your heart is whispering (or maybe even shouting), It’s time for a change.

Do you ever feel like you were meant for something more? Like there's a deeper purpose calling you—but you’re not sure where to begin?

Here’s the truth: the world needs your unique gifts.

By aligning with your authentic self and passions, you can create positive change, starting today.

There is no one else exactly like you in the universe. Your perspective and way of expressing yourself are entirely unique. This gives you the rare and priceless opportunity to offer a gift to the world that no one else can.

I woke up at 4 a.m., and all I could think was “What am I doing with my life?” I was in my early 30s and living in the corporate world, working long hours with high levels of stress. I felt burned out and depleted. What happened? Growing up, I always dreamed I would change the world and make it a better place.

We all have dreams—big, soul-stirring visions of the life we long to create. Maybe you want to try something new or let go of what's no longer serving you. Yet somehow, you keep feeling stuck. So what’s really holding you back? Often, the biggest obstacle in our path isn’t external—it’s the fears and doubts we carry within ourselves.

Let’s explore how you can gently step out of your own way and finally move toward the life you’re dreaming of.

I was on the phone with a friend of mine last week who was telling me about her car problems. "Why don't things ever go right for me?" she asked. "Why is my life such a mess?"

I've heard her ask those same questions many times and have been encouraging her to change her perspective. Changing her perspective can be as simple as changing the questions she's asking herself.

Portland author, Monica Bourgeau was recently notified that her new book, The Change Code: A Practical Guide to Making a Difference in a Polarized World has received a Silver Nautilus Book Award in the category of All World-Cultures: Spiritual Growth & Development. The Nautilus Mission is to make more visible a wide subject-range of Better Books for a Better World.

Nautilus Awards have been won in past years by many well-known authors, including Deepak Chopra, the Dalai Lama, Barbara Kingsolver, Caroline Myss, Joel Osteen, Thich Nhat Hanh, Jean Houston, and Eckhart Tolle.