How did this past year go for you? Did you make measurable progress toward the resolutions and goals you set at the beginning of the year? If you were to write a year-end review, would you feel proud to share it? I’ll be the first to admit that creating lasting change in our lives is […]
3 TED Talks That Will Inspire You to Keep Your Resolution
If you’ve ever set a resolution, you might relate to some of the following statistics. Only half of Americans set New Year’s resolutions. By the end of the first month, more than forty percent have abandoned their resolution. By the time we hit mid-year, sixty percent have given up. Less than ten percent of people […]
Need Hope? Set Goals!
How do you feel about goals? Chances are, the word either evokes a positive or negative response. I know because I’ve felt both. I don’t recall the idea of goals being a common topic of conversation while growing up. Yes, I tried to get good grades and accomplish tasks. But the concept of setting goals […]
Hold the Tomato – Letting Go of What No Longer Serves You
About this time each year, I realize that I neglected to enjoy my beautiful garden fresh tomatoes on a classic BLT. For us tomato lovers, there is nothing better than the taste of perfectly ripe, sweet, and juicy heirloom tomato in a sandwich. I don’t eat bread or bacon regularly, so when I do, I […]
The Most Important Thing I Learned About Starting Something New
What have you been dreaming of starting? Maybe it’s your dream job, moving to a new city, or starting a family. Perhaps you want to start saving money or get in shape. Do you have something in mind? If so, go ahead and write that down. Next question – what’s holding you back? If you’re […]
Build a Foundation to Have the Freedom to Follow Your Dreams – Part VI – Tying it All Together
This is the final post in my series on building a foundation to have the freedom to follow your dreams. I introduced the idea behind this foundation in Part I. If you missed it, you can go back and read it here. So far, I’ve covered Good Health, Supportive Relationships, Financial Fitness, and Personal Growth. […]
Build a Foundation to Have the Freedom to Follow Your Dreams – Part II – Good Health
Welcome back to my series on building a foundation to have the freedom to follow your dreams. I introduced the idea behind this foundation in Part I. If you missed it, you can go back and read it here. The first essential element to creating freedom in your life is good health. We all need […]
Build a Foundation to Have the Freedom to Follow Your Dreams – Part I
Many of us came into adulthood with a clear idea of what we were “supposed to do”. I think this was especially true for my generation. For many of us, it seemed as though there was just one path. That path, as I understood it, went like this. Go to college, get good grades, find […]
Create Your Personal Mission Statement and Start Loving Life on Purpose
Do you have a clear vision of the life you want to live? Does that vision align with your strengths, personality tendencies, values, dreams, and passions? How well does the life you’re living today align with that vision? If you were to ask me these questions seven years ago, my answer would have been not […]
The Most Important Promises to Keep are the Promises We Make to Ourselves
The most important promises to keep are the promises we make to ourselves. I said this the other day to another cyclist regarding the monthly goals we set for ourselves. It was late and I was tired. It was one of those things you just kind of say without thinking about. But for some reason, […]
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