Valorie Burton

Valorie Burton is a bestselling author, life coach and regular media guest on topics of living a more fulfilling, less stressful life. Her latest book, Listen to Your Life, identifies seven principles to hear what your life is saying to you and fulfill your purpose in your career, finances, relationships, health and spiritual life. She is former co-host of The Potter’s Touch with Bishop T.D. Jakes and has appeared in and on CNN, Essence, Black Enterprise, ABC Radio, The 700 Club, Life Today, USA (Today) Weekend, The Dallas Morning News, The Los Angeles Times, Heart & Soul Magazine, and local affiliates of NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox, WB, PBS, NPR, and numerous other print and broadcast media.

Past articles:

10 Smart Choices to Improve Your Financial Foundation
11 Questions to Make Wise Decisions
4 Questions to Kindle the Spark in Your Relationship
5 Signs You Need a Life Makeover
5 Steps to Having a Difficult Conversation
5 Ways your Life Speaks to You
8 Ways to Make Your Holidays More Meaningful
April Challenge: What's Really Holding You Back?
Are You Following the Ten Commandments of Self-Care?
Are you paying attention to the details?
Ask Valorie
ASK VALORIE COLUMN: Difficult Family Conversations
ASK VALORIE COLUMN: Keeping the Faith
Ask Valorie column: Quieting the Naysayers
Ask Valorie: Am I too old to go back to school?
Ask Valorie: Are other people naturally more motivated or am I just plain lazy?
Ask Valorie: Do I have to buy gifts for everyone who offers me a gift?
Ask Valorie: How Do I Get Help Changing Careers?
Ask Valorie: How do I say “no” to someone else’s dream so that I have time for my own?
ASK VALORIE: How do I stop procrastinating?
Ask Valorie: Husband wants to visit his family for Christmas, but I don’t!
Ask Valorie: I hate my job, but I’m afraid to make a change!
Ask Valorie: I hate my job, but I’m afraid to make a change!
Ask Valorie: I Struggle with finding my Passion in Life. HELP!
Ask Valorie: I told my Friend’s secret. How do I Make Amends?
Ask Valorie: Is overachieving making me sick?
Ask Valorie: Is This Relationship Beyond Repair?
Ask Valorie: Lonely during the holidays
ASK VALORIE: My boss calls me at night, emails on weekends: How do I set boundaries?
Ask Valorie: My Email Box is Out of Control. Help!
Ask Valorie: Abandonded By Father
Ask Valorie: Am I burned out?
Ask Valorie: Do I have to overcome my issues before I start dating someone?
Ask Valorie: Have I waited too long to start saving for my son's college expenses?
Ask Valorie: How Do I Deal with Toxic Co Workers
Ask Valorie: How Do I Get My Brother to Move Out?
Ask Valorie: How do I handle a man’s advances in a business relationship?
Ask Valorie: How do I move beyond the mourning?
Ask Valorie: How to Follow Your Passion
Ask Valorie: I don’t enjoy exercise, but I want to lose weight!
Ask Valorie: I Have A Very Smart Mouth
Ask Valorie: I Need Help Getting My Life Back
Ask Valorie: I’ve messed up my father-in-law’s credit. Help!
Ask Valorie: My ex-boss invaded my email!
Ask Valorie: My Husband Is Addicted to Crack Cocaine
Ask Valorie: My Husband Should Lighten Up!
Ask Valorie: Overcoming fear and pursuing your passion
Ask Valorie: Why don't I ever finish what I start?
August Challenge: I am continually growing, learning and improving.
Be Intentional
Busy trying to figure something out? Try a new approach
Challenge 3: Are You Too Uptight?
Clear Your Clutter, Clear Your Mind
Dear Valorie, I'm seeking "something more"
Dear Valorie: I want to live my life to the fullest
Dear Valorie: What do I do if my 19-year old is a lesbian?
Dec. Challenge 1: Giving makes you feel great!
December Challenge: Are you a part of the problem or the solution?
Discover the Answer to Your Biggest Problem
February: Enhance Your Relationships - Don't Take it Personally!
Find the Space and Grace to Relax: 3 Strategies that Work
Giving Up Can Be a Good Thing
How Is Your Year Coming Along?
How to Say No Gracefully
If the people around me would just change ...
Is it Time for a Break?
Is it Time for a Little Discipline?
Is it time to stop complaining and solve the problem?
Is it time to strengthen your financial foundation?
It’s Not too Late to …
It's just an experiment ... So go ahead, try it!
It's Time To Tap Into Your Passion
January Challenge: What do you need to leave behind?
Just Go Ahead And Do It!
Less Stress, More Meaning this Holiday Season!
Let go of your grudges
Listen to Your Life Spotlight: Cathleen Whitelow
Listen to Your Life Spotlight: Donna Richardson
Listen to Your Life Spotlight: Michelle McKinney Hammond
Listen to Your Life Spotlight: Tichina Arnold
Love 101: You can’t give what you don’t have!
Marshawn Evans vies to be Donald Trump’s Apprentice
May Challenge: Do You Give Up Easily
New Years Dissolutions
Nov. Challenge #1: What’s your excuse?
Nov. Challenge #2: Who do you need to forgive?
Nov. Challenge #3:Do you play the blame game?
November Challenge: Are You Avoiding the Truth?
Nurturing friendships to enrich your life
October Challenge: Listen to Your Life Spotlight
Remain Calm!
Rules For Influencing People
Self-reflection helps you make a bigger difference in the world
September Challenge: "I value my time and use it wisely."
Solve It!
Solve It!
Solve It!
Start small. Start now!
Stay Focused On Your Vision
Step out of your comfort zone
Stop Beating Yourself Up!
Stop Beating Yourself Up!
Success is right under your nose
This Week: Are you working too much and playing too little?
This Week's Topic: Is it time to change your approach?
Time to Get Focused? Here's How
Top 5 Holiday Mistakes that Cost You Time, Money and Joy!
Trust your "divine nudges"
Turn Your Passion into Profit
Turning Point: Anthony "Scott" Washington
Turning Point: Celebrity Makup Artist, Kym Lee
Two proposals and 11 years later, a trip to the altar
Want clarity? Eliminate 5 Types of Clutter that Steal Your Focus
Week #2: How are you spending your time?
Week #4: A Rich Life Begins with Thanks
Week 1: Add joy to your life!
Week 2: Are You Having Fun Yet?
Week 2: Are you listening to your life?
Week 3: Stop having problems and start solving them
Week1: What’s the message in your mistakes?
What are you waiting for?
What do you most want to change about your life?
What do you need to leave behind?
What is it finally time for you to do?
What Is This Teaching You?
What kind of fruit are you producing?
What lesson is your life offering right now?
What REALLY matters to you?
What’s Right With You? 5 Ways to Focus on the Positive
What’s the best thing that’s happened to you lately?
What's the Rush?
What's Your Dream
What's Your Financial Plan for the Holidays?
Why Not You? 5 Ways to Overcome Self-Doubt