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Think Like a Dog: 14 Life Lessons For New Graduates

Bella the Boxer offers new graduates 14 practical tips for thinking like a dog to work smarter, be happier and find the success that they deserve. Continue reading

Posted May 30, 2012 at Bella The Boxer

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How to Network Like a Dog: Dig Out What's Different

We all need a pack of colleagues, coaches, mentors and friends to succeed in work and life. Who better to teach us about creating meaningful connections than a dog? Continue reading

Posted Mar 4, 2012 at Bella The Boxer

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For Dog’s Sake, Play! What Your Sweetie Really Wants on Valentine’s Day

When I was a puppy, I couldn’t get enough of the rosebushes in our backyard. As soon as the blooms popped up in late spring, I’d munch them off and run crazy circles around the yard with my ears flopping in the wind and the soft, velvety rose petals flying... Continue reading

Posted Feb 8, 2012 at Bella The Boxer

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Loosen the Digital Leash and Work Better, Live Better

Bella the Boxer encourages busy humans everywhere to take the time to refresh, reflect and refocus on what's really important. Continue reading

Posted Jan 16, 2012 at Bella The Boxer

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Unclutter and Unplug: A Dog’s Advice for Saving Money and Finding Sanity

Bella the Boxer shares her advice for saving money and gaining back time—all the better for spending with your happy, four-legged friend! Continue reading

Posted Jan 5, 2012 at Bella The Boxer

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Seven Secrets for Creating a Doggone Great Life

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Posted Jan 3, 2012 at Bella The Boxer

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How to Make It a Doggone Great New Year

Bella the Boxer offers 7 tips for making it a doggone great New Year. Continue reading

Posted Dec 9, 2011 at Bella The Boxer

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Take a Gratitude Walk: It Does a Body, Mind (and Dog) Good!

Gratitude journals are good, but gratitude walks are even better...for you and your four-legged friend! Have you taken a gratitude walk lately? Continue reading

Posted Nov 28, 2011 at Bella The Boxer

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Hi Matt, yep...she's a cutie alright! Personally, I like those 'earthdog' hemp collars; they soften right up and don't itch me at all. Woof! woof!

Commented Nov 29, 2011 on Developing an Attitude of Gratitude: A Dog's Perspective at Bella The Boxer

Developing an Attitude of Gratitude: A Dog's Perspective

Bella the Boxer takes a few moments to acknowledge all the things that she is grateful for. Continue reading

Posted Nov 14, 2011 at Bella The Boxer

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Julia, you are right (and not just because you are a crazy cat lady). Cats are NOT the enemy; squirrels are!!

Commented Nov 2, 2011 on Bury Your Fears and Face Your Demons (The Halloween Post) at Bella The Boxer

Shake It Like You Mean It: A Dog's Take On the Art of Appreciation

What is appreciation? It’s something you feel throughout your entire body, from the tip of your tongue to the end of your tail. If gratitude is good, appreciation is better! Continue reading

Posted Nov 1, 2011 at Bella The Boxer

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Bury Your Fears and Face Your Demons (The Halloween Post)

It’s the week before Halloween and the zombies have taken over my neighborhood. The tombstone decorations scare me the most. I’m sure that the crazy-eyed demon cat from Stephen King’s “Pet Sematary” will claw its way out of the ground and scratch my eyes out (is it any wonder that... Continue reading

Posted Oct 26, 2011 at Bella The Boxer

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Build Your Pack, Or How to Network Like a Dog

Bella the Boxer gives a dog's perspective on networking and why “building your pack” is the key to succeeding in business and in life. Continue reading

Posted Sep 28, 2011 at Bella The Boxer

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Bella the Boxer's Time Management Tip #2: Dump the Doggone Distractions

A few weeks ago I shared a time management tip from my book, Secrets of a Working Dog: Unleash Your Potential and Create Success. It was “Plan Your Day.” Simple enough, right? Read the blog post right here. Well, today’s tip sounds just as easy—but as we all know, it... Continue reading

Posted Sep 26, 2011 at Bella The Boxer

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Ahoy, Me Hearties! It's International Talk Like a Pirate Day

Do ye know what day is today, maties? It's International Talk Like A Pirate Day! I LOOOOVE silly holidays, especially when they were invented right here in Portland. Talking like a pirate is way to make people smile and have a bit of fun...which is good for the human and... Continue reading

Posted Sep 19, 2011 at Bella The Boxer

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Bella the Boxer’s Back-to-School Time Management Tips

There’s something about September that lights a fire under my stubby little tail and gets me thinking about ways to improve my concentration and manage my time (maybe it’s all the “back to school” notebooks, rulers, organizers and stuff?). I know I’m not alone, so over the next few weeks... Continue reading

Posted Sep 9, 2011 at Bella The Boxer

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Why We Need to Push Past Our Comfort Zones: A Guest Post from Go For No!’s Courage the Cat

My relationship with cats runs a bit “hot and cold,” shall we say. That doesn’t mean I don’t respect the crafty felines for their tenacity and their savvy street skills (plus, I’m no dummy. It’s not smart to disrespect someone who has claws and isn’t afraid to use them!). One... Continue reading

Posted Aug 11, 2011 at Bella The Boxer

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When the News is Yuck-O, Breathe Like a Dog

My chauffeur insists on listening to public radio when she drives me to dog daycare. She says it’s to stay up to date on what’s happening in the world without “enduring the excruciating pain that is the television news.” Yes, she’s a drama queen. Unfortunately, this morning’s radio news didn’t... Continue reading

Posted Aug 8, 2011 at Bella The Boxer

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Indeed, Scott. The sun has a lot to do with emotional energy (mine, anyway). Or maybe it's all those yummy blueberries?!?

Commented Jul 26, 2011 on Follow Your Intuition and Succeed at Bella The Boxer

Can you start by dipping your paw into the crafts business to see how it goes? As a boisterous Boxer, I tend to go whole hog...but I'm learning that sometimes, it pays to go slow. One paw in front of the other, or something like that. But always in touch with your simple instincts. Office work isn't my favorite, either. Ha! Ha! Woofs of luck to you!

Commented Jul 26, 2011 on Follow Your Intuition and Succeed at Bella The Boxer

Follow Your Intuition and Succeed

Dogs follow their own instincts—most of the time, anyway. Sometimes, we get carried away by the moment and forget to follow our inner voices which almost always leads to a “D’OH!” moment (to quote Homer Simpson). I knew in my gut that I shouldn’t trust that beady-eyed little duck. But... Continue reading

Posted Jul 25, 2011 at Bella The Boxer

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Working Dog Wednesday: An Interview with Princess Zelda

This week, I interviewed royalty. Was it Prince William? His lovely new bride? No, this week’s ‘Working Dog Wednesday’ features my good friend Princess Zelda, the wise and witty superstar who is famous for her books, greeting cards, calendars, cookies and more. Zelda is a diva, for sure. But she’s... Continue reading

Posted Jun 22, 2011 at Bella The Boxer

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For the record, Dad came through on his promise to share some of his steak from last night's BBQ. Thanks, Dad!!

Commented Jun 18, 2011 on A Father’s Day Tribute from a Dog to her Dad at Bella The Boxer

A Father’s Day Tribute from a Dog to her Dad

This Father’s Day, I’d like to say “thanks” to my 2-legged Dad with some of the things that I appreciate the most about him. I love the fact that my Dad knows how to: Treat a lady. Dad buys flowers for my Mom “just for the heck of it.” This... Continue reading

Posted Jun 17, 2011 at Bella The Boxer

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