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Heidi Siefkas

Author, Speaker & Adventurer

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Returning Home to Look Up – Trempealeau, Wisconsin

On a recent trip to my hometown of Trempealeau, Wisconsin, I was reminded why it is so important to Look

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How Hiking Boots Reminded My Mom and I to Look Up

Last week, I was very fortunate to celebrate my mother’s birthday with her in Acadia National Park. We had no

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An Artistic Reminder from Madrid to Look Up

All over Madrid, there are these statues representing a famous painting called Las Meninas by Velázquez. Although these life-sized women

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Something Scary that Forces You to Look Up

Have you done something that scared you lately? I did. Recently, I traveled to Sedona, Arizona for a girl’s trip.

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Write Yourself a Reminder to Look Up

Can you relate to this scenario? I can! My week has already been a blur with countless Post-Its. I’ve turned

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Look Up Featured in Book I Think

Earlier this year, I was honored to tear into I Think: How Thinking Like a Kid Can Change Your Life

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Look Up on the Camino de Santiago

Look Up Mantra Many years ago, I created the mantra Look Up to capture the biggest life lesson that I

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The Best of Look Up Mantra

Earlier this year, after my TEDx talk the moderator asked me, “What advice do you give others who are going

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Life Advice in Only Two Words – Look Up

Whether you are in the midst of holiday shopping, preparing fabulous baked goods, or meeting end of the year deadlines,

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Life Advice from a 75-Year old Spitfire in Havana Cuba

Earlier this year on my nearly thirtieth trip to Cuba, I took a needed break near the Cathedral Square in

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Friends are the family we choose for ourselves - Thank you for being the eclectic family I chose!
(Not all famigos are pictured - but all are a tad bit crazy if you know them well enough)

🍂🔥 Autumn always reminds me that letting go can be

🍂🔥 Autumn always reminds me that letting go can be beautiful, and that seasons of change are where resilience is built.

That's the heart of Look Up: Global Stories of Resilience: real people from around the world who found their way forward when life asked more of them than they thought they had.

If you're building your fall reading stack, I'd love for this one to be on it. 📖

👉 Grab your copy on Amazon [link in bio]!

What if the worst situation could lead to your gre

What if the worst situation could lead to your greatest success? 🤔

Drop a comment if you've ever turned a challenge into a triumph! 💪

Life throws curveballs, but it’s how we respond that defines our journey. I faced tough times, and instead of letting them break me, I chose to create the best possible outcome.

Every setback can be a setup for a comeback. Don’t let problems hold you back; keep pushing forward! 🌈

Remember, it’s not about what happens to you, but how you choose to react. Embrace the challenges and turn them into opportunities!

What’s a challenge you’ve turned into a success? Share below!

➡️ Watch full episode:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-look-up-mindset/id1864978939
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeidiSiefkas/podcasts
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1cJ0HoMJWFtYt7NWx0wxp8?si=bcfd7984e96143d8

#LifeLessons #OvercomingObstacles #SuccessMindset #Inspiration #LookUpMindset #resilience #podcasts

17 years ago today, I took out a pizza box — and a

17 years ago today, I took out a pizza box — and a 1,000-lb tree limb ended life as I knew it. 🌳

On this anniversary, I want to share this backstory that many may not know.

Watch Episode 1 of The Look Up Mindset Podcast and hear the full scoop. 👇

▶️ https://youtu.be/IugAbniEeBY?si=gZCV5Baf6BZw-Fct&t=59

And if you're in the middle of your own hard chapter right now — I see you. The turn is coming. 💛

#podcast #resilience #inspiration #lookupmindset #motivation

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