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Letting Go of Decision Angst to Get Unstuck

May 20, 2024Donna AnselmoSELF-DEFEATING PATTERNS, The Art and Science of Personal and Professional Transformation

If you’ve ever found yourself struggling with decisions, worry, or anxiety about the future, this article is for you. I was one of those people who convinced myself I needed lots of time and information to make the right decision. I took plenty of time. I was judicious and properly cautious. Mind you, there’s nothing...

What Me, a Pleaser? Breaking the Vicious Cycle in Relationships

April 8, 2024Donna AnselmoRelationships

As a therapist, I hear many stories. By asking questions, I pretty quickly get to the root of relationship issues. Often those issues reflect skills taught in our Extraordinary Self e-Courses. For example … I picked up the phone and listened to Grace on the other end. She started crying and said through her tears,...

Revelations on Transforming a Broken Relationship

October 31, 2023Donna AnselmoRELATIONSHPS, The Art and Science of Personal and Professional Transformation

Like many women I’ve known, I thought my marriage was near perfect. Sure we had occasional arguments – usually the same few, in different forms. As a child, I had seen my parents argue and thought arguments were normal. I trusted all was well and that he felt the same abiding love and loyalty for...

Do You Need Extraordinary Results in your Life, Work, or Relationship?

June 19, 2023Donna AnselmoThe Art and Science of Personal and Professional Transformation

Learn about results achieved by real people and how they did it. You can do it, too! DIANE transformed by embracing self-love. She let go of “conditional” self-approval. Instead of riding the up and down roller coaster of emotions, Diane discovered her own worthiness and began to love herself unconditionally. She now leads a highly...

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How the Extraordinary Self® Program Came to Be

October 17, 2022Donna AnselmoThe Art and Science of Personal and Professional Transformation

In 1969, while a doctoral student in psychology - and contemplating a troubled world - Diane Kramer heard a spiritual inner voice say: “The world will shift in a positive direction with Evolution, Belief Changes and Computers.” That intriguing message set her on a course to help herself and others evolve to a life of...

Finding My Own Passion

October 5, 2022Donna AnselmoThe Art and Science of Personal and Professional Transformation

Even as an introspective and insightful professional woman, I found it difficult to identify “my why.” I felt such great appetite for so many life endeavors and experiences (pasta included) that I couldn’t home in on that one special connection. I had no doubt that my family’s happiness was my “be all, end all,” but...

Transforming Inner Resources into Inner Power

August 15, 2022Donna AnselmoBELIEFS, SELF-DEFEATING PATTERNS, SELF-MASTERY, The Art and Science of Personal and Professional Transformation

Everyone has them. We’re talking about inner resources – the varying personality parts that make us tick. When transformed from hindrances to resources, they make us stronger and more capable. They also help us lead more extraordinary lives. Sadly, not everyone acknowledges these inner parts or has learned to befriend them. Does making friends or...

My Journey from Ordinary to Extraordinary

August 15, 2022Donna AnselmoThe Art and Science of Personal and Professional Transformation

“What if you could change the voices in your head that keep you from going for what you really want?”That really struck a chord with me! Earlier that morning, while visiting conference trade show booths, I spied a business opportunity I wanted to pursue. Having recently developed a course for creating winning B2B sales proposals,...

Overcome Your Self-Defeating Patterns

June 5, 2020Donna AnselmoSELF-DEFEATING PATTERNS, The Art and Science of Personal and Professional Transformation

Embracing New Skills Unlocks Your Potential Wonder why you’ve been stuck in the same old, same old? Have you wanted to dig out, but believe you can’t change? Are you feeling like change is a hopeless cause? Then, you’ll want to meet Beverly, the role model we introduce in Extraordinary Self® courses. Beverly learned how...

Be Your Own Change Agent

June 5, 2020Donna AnselmoThe Art and Science of Personal and Professional Transformation

Be the Change You Want to See in Your Life Like you, we’ve been deeply concerned by the impact of Coronavirus on our communities, the health of those we know and love, the jobs we hold, companies we work for, and lifestyles we’ve adopted. Life as we knew it has been disrupted, and the fear...

Extraordinary Self® Beliefs to Move You Forward

June 2, 2020Donna AnselmoBELIEFS, The Art and Science of Personal and Professional Transformation

Adopting a Set of Liberating Beliefs Will Fuel Your Success Extraordinary Selves have learned to rely on a learning mindset. They figure out what information and resources they need to succeed, then they take the steps needed to get there. The result is more breakthrough outcomes, consistently. What’s a breakthrough outcome? It’s a big result...

Living Your Best Vibe Podcast Features Dr. Diane Kramer

May 29, 2020Donna AnselmoIN THE NEWS, The Art and Science of Personal and Professional Transformation

Ready for a dive into what it means to live as your Extraordinary Self®? “Setting criteria for what she wanted in her life was a game changer for Dr. Diane Kramer, founder of the Extraordinary Self® Program.” — Lizzie Brayton, Living Your Best Vibe Podcast Dr. Kramer, along with partner Donna Anselmo, recently moved the...

Are Your Beliefs Ensuring More Extraordinary in Your Life?

November 13, 2018Donna AnselmoBELIEFS, The Art and Science of Personal and Professional Transformation

Do You Believe in Yourself? Do you wish you had more confidence? Do you hope for more influence or control over your life? Then learn the Key Beliefs of Extraordinary Selves. First, Extraordinary Selves believe in their own intrinsic self worth. As a result, they are not easily dissauded and discouraged from reaching for goals....