Can I let you in on a secret? I am not a natural morning person. Honestly, I wake up kind of crabby and just want to be left alone. So my natural tendency is to not get out of bed until absolutely necessary. In 2011 one of my virtual mentors shared something that changed my […]
How to get more from books, podcasts, and courses
We all know the benefits of consuming positive and educational content. But don’t stop there. Learn how to get more with these simple tips.
Do More of What You Love When You Change How You Approach Tasks
Tasks! They’re unavoidable and not always fun. Here’s a simple way to change how you approach them so you have more time to do the things you love.
5 Ways to Bring That Vacation Feeling Home
Have you ever felt a little depressed after a long-awaited vacation came to an end? You saved money, planned, and anticipated for months. Then just like that, it’s all over. But what if I told you that you could bring that vacation feeling home? Sure, it won’t be exactly the same as running down a […]
5 Tips to Stay Motivated and Make Your Dreams a Reality
Raise your hand if you’ve had big exciting dreams that you’ve given up on. Whether you wanted to learn to fly planes, earn a master’s degree, or travel the world, I imagine we’ve all had something we deemed unattainable and gave up. I shudder to think about how many things I declared I would do […]
The One Reason Your New Habit Won’t Stick
If I asked you to define the word habit, what would you say? Take 30 seconds and come up with a sentence or two that defines what the word means to you. You’ll be glad you did when I ask the next question. Got your definition? Good! Now ask yourself: do habits play a positive […]
How to Stop Procrastinating and Create a Life You Love
Have you ever had to tell your boss that you couldn’t finish an important project on time? Or perhaps felt bad after not following through on a promise you made to your spouse. Life happens and we get distracted. But for many of us, these are simply the results of procrastinating. If I had to guess, […]
Do More of What You Love When You Simplify Your Life
Could our western culture be at a crossroad? After decades of chasing more in an attempt to keep us with the Joneses, are we finally saying enough is enough? Take a look at holiday sales data and you’ll see that we have a long way to go. But there is also a growing movement to […]
7 Simple Steps to Plan Anything and Make it Happen
When it’s time to plan something, are you the person who takes charge? Or do you step back and let someone else do it? While I’m a huge advocate of playing to your strengths, there are some skills we all need to learn at a basic level. And planning is one of those skills. If […]
Does Slow and Steady Always Win the Race?
Last month I gave my readers an inside look at my lifelong struggle with perfectionism. Part of it is how I’m wired. I was born striving for better, faster, stronger. But sometimes I feel like every time I attack a goal with gusto, I get a not so gentle reminder that slow and steady wins […]