Student Lead Breakout - SDHSAA - Fall 2024Designed and written by Adrienne BulinskiContact info: ab@adriennebulinski.com 720.289.8829—Stage Notes: Supplies needed: recipe cards (provided by Adrienne) and pens/pencils/markers/something to write with (provid...

“I haven’t felt very sharp this week,” I said to my husband “Even a dull knife makes progress,” he replied.It's true, I made a lot of progress this week despite the allergies and its side effects. Was I running around with my hair on fire producing my...

Last week I talked about silencing the inner critic and I admitted to fighting insecurities. I want to expand on that. A few weeks ago nothing went as planned, yet the plan had been “planned” for months! I had no choice but to shout “plot twist” and go wit...

Easter Sunday at our church was nothing short of spectacular! If you follow me on social media then you may have seen a few teaser videos in my stories. Our musical lineup included a singing choir, bell choir, brass section, string section, organ, piano, p...

I ended up with the Covid-flu in January. I call it the covid-flu because I don’t know which one it was nor do I care. It knocked me on my butt for four solid days and then zapped me of my energy for weeks.Woe is not me. I’m just doing some basic reporting...

You are what you think about. This saying is not new, but do you know it? More importantly, do you use it to your advantage? I recently attended a three day online summit with Tony Robbins. He asked us to write down where we are in life - in our career - i...

Have you ever stayed in a situation longer than you should have? Most of us have. But why? Why do we freeze into position?I think a lot of times it comes down to avoiding pain. We stay in the pain we already know because it is far more comfortable than the...

Have you been should on lately?In other words, has someone said to you: You should have done this.orYou should have done that. Usually by the time someone is shoulding on you, you already know what the issue was and you shoulded on yourself before they eve...

I discovered I have a superpower! I’m still learning how to engage it and use it for the betterment of humankind, but I’m on my way!When I first discovered this superpower I felt liberated and I knew I could change the world; however, I will admit sometime...

Has the enthusiasm for your 2024 goals worn off? You're not alone. Did you know the second Friday of January is called Quitter's Day? That second Friday was last week. If you threw in the towel this is your encouragement to pick that towel back u...

I’m 40 years old (almost 41) and I still don’t know how I feel about New Year’s Resolutions. Kind of funny coming from the girl that is all about goal setting. Are resolutions a set up for failure or a set up for success? I could debate either (and win)!Le...

Joseph. Would he land on People Magazine’s most interesting people of 1 A.D.? I’m not exactly sure why Joseph has caught my attention this year. Usually, he is just the silent figurine in my manager's scene. I imagine him as the steady male figure th...

Last weekend were the football state playoffs in Colorado. It was cold but there are championships up for grabs so we put on our warmest outdoor gear and drove to the stadium to cheer on my nephew. It was 21 degrees as we piled out of our cars and headed t...

Thanksgiving… it's next week! Cue the drama! So often Thanksgiving can start thankful yet end completely different. In my last message I sent you a heart-felt reminder to take the moments (with the people you love). *If you missed that little nugget o...

“Hard work is a privilege” smiled my Peloton instructor. Meanwhile I was sweating my butt off and my muscles were burning, yet I peddled faster and turned up the resistance. My stomach was inching its way up and into my throat…It’s true, though, hard work ...

One of my side hustles is property management. I actually love this role I play! I get to meet people from around the world and help create memories. The lodge I manage is THE nicest private lodge at Copper Mountain (Colorado). The place sleeps 20 people (...

What does fishing, friends, and success (in both business and life) have to do with each other?I’m so glad you asked!I’m more of a fisherwoman than a catcherwoman, but once I invest in my fishing license I become determined to catch something! I prefer fis...

Self-confidence doesn’t just happen. Good news: it is something you can build! Remember, when you are building anything - it takes time, energy, and effort. Below are four tips on how to build your self-confidence.Watch On YouTubeTip one: Practice, practic...

What do you do when life really sucks?If someone were to stand in front of me when my life was falling apart and say “persevere!” I would smack them! But if I smack them, it leaves me with an assault charge and I still have to persevere (or give up). I gue...

I still have a Covid hangover. I think most of us do. As I spend time reflecting on the past few years I’m trying to strip away the layers of the struggles it brought and see what I can learn from them. If Covid was an onion then all the layers that wrap a...

I recently attended Valor High School’s Songwriter's Showcase. Wow! I was looking forward to the event, but I had no idea how I would impacted by the talent. These musical teens were guided through the songwriting process (including writing lyrics and...

Struggles - Perseverance - Character - HopeThat is the theme of Perseverance with Grit, my signature keynote.This fall I have been back in the trenches helping people navigate the chaos of their challenges - what the past few years have done to us and the ...

I love shoveling snow! Yes, you read that right. I said, I love shoveling snow!It makes my back hurt and my armpits sweat, but it is so white! To be able to sweat in a substance that is cold, crisp, and clean is like playing in heaven’s ice cream. God s...

Is it really 2022 already? Thank goodness is the only thought that comes to mind. 2021 felt like the pain-in-the-ass half-sister to 2020!Every time I see the ball drop on New Year’s Eve I find myself feeling hopeful about the adventures to come. This yea...

Not sure anyone noticed the month long break I took from social, but holy moly I needed it. In March I came home from back-to-back conferences to start voiding a multitude of contracts, moving money around to issue refunds, and responding to a few people ...

What is your gift? What is your talent? Are you honoring them? Is your gift to serve? Then serve. Is it to teach? Then teach. Is it to encourage? Encourage! Is it to give? Then give generously. Is to lead? Then lead diligently. Is it to show mercy? Then do...

Are you struggling with direction for your life? You are not alone… I meet people all the time that are frozen in space because they are waiting for a sign or cosmic power to thump them on the head and say “this is it!” Sorry, but life doesn’t typically wo...

You all know these people because you have had numerous in your life. They are never a burden, rather always there when you need them whether you realize it or not. They are your listeners. Friends. Pastors. Clergy. Loved ones. They come from all wal...

During a conversation a few days ago, the topic of managing people came up. I will state unequivocally that people are not managed. We hear all the time about managing people. Maybe that is why there are so many failures in this regard. It is not possible....

I fell off my mountain bike on Saturday. It happened on the accent as I was coming out of a hairpin turn. I don’t even know what happened except I was slammed to the ground. My feet where still hooked to my pedals so my kneecap was delighted to take the we...

THIS IS SUPER IMPORTANT!Have you defined your goals for 2020?I meet so many people who claim they know what they want, but they have never written a plan (or a roadmap) on how to get there.If you don't know where you're going then how do you expe...

Food. Yummy food. I grew up on homemade yummy food from the motherland of Germany (my heritage from both sides of the family). “Kids, grandma has fresh bierocs coming out of the oven! Who wants to go?”As four kids and my two parents piled into dad’s car we...

We’ve talked about success, but what about failure? A few days ago, my colleague wrote a piece about success. How to define it, measure it, even celebrate it. I am writing about failure. No, not as a rebuttal, but as another way to look at success. Ther...

Someone recently asked if I altered my wardrobe to hide my ankle (since it is a little disfigured). I couldn’t hide the smile from my face as I responded with a proud “NOPE”! My scars remind me that I am one bad-ass chic! Why would I hide that?  But let me...

Success. What does that word actually mean? To you? So often we throw around the word “success” but we never actually stop to define it. In detail. For ourselves. The first time someone asked me to define success – in actual words – I was 24 years old. I a...

50% excitement, 50% a ball of anxious energy… that is how I feel every time I step on stage.  Not to mention I have to visit the ladies’ room more than I care to admit.  No, public speaking isn’t easy and while I love it there are a few things I want to sh...

Put your pride in check and lean into your heart’s desires AND your flaws. The world needs both – yes, your flaws too! Our flaws make us human and relatable and trustworthy. People want leaders, not perfection....

Moving from good to GREAT.  What does that mean and how do we do it? Yes, there is a business book by this title, but my question is how do I live this phrase in my everyday life.-A blog thought by Adrienne Bulinski (speaker, author, entertainer and small ...