I’m one of those people who struggles with decision-making. I’m wired to want all the details before I jump in. If I’m not careful, this can lead to paralysis by analysis. Then somewhere along my journey, I picked up this belief that decisions are permanent. If I chose the wrong job, I was stuck. If […]
20+ Ways to Afford Your Dream Vacation without Having to Win the Lottery
For many people, a dream vacation is just that, a dream. But what if I told you that the amazing place you’ve always dreamed of is attainable? Sure, it takes some planning, budgeting, and discipline. But I assure that you can get there. Probably more quickly and easily than you think. How We Started […]
103 Ways to Save Piles of Cash This Year
According to Statistic Brain, 42 percent of people who made resolutions last year vowed to get their finances in order. That made personal finance the second most common New Year’s resolution. Since most of us could benefit from setting aside a little extra cash, I want to share 103 ideas to help you save more […]
How to Conduct a Year-End Review and Why You Need to Do it Now
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 […]
Manage Ideas and Finish Projects Faster – Even if You Hate Writing
If you’re like me, you have hundreds, if not thousands, of ideas each day. There are certain times of the day when my brain seems to burst with new ideas. They kick into overdrive first thing in the morning and in the evening before dinner. Ideas also tend to pop up when I’m not in […]
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 […]
Could 2 Hours Change the Course of Your Life? – The Power of a 10 Year Plan
Seth Godin wrote: “A ten-year plan is absurd. Impossible, not particularly worth wasting time on. On the other hand, a ten-year commitment is precisely what’s required if you want to be sure to make an impact.” It doesn’t matter if you call it a plan or a commitment. What’s important is that you do it. […]
Just Stop It – A New Mantra to Achieve Your Goals
As we count down the final weeks of the year, many of us are planning what we want next year to look like. We’re setting goals, creating lists and getting excited to make next year the best year. But there’s one mistake that prevents us from achieving our goals. That mistake is adding new […]
The Truth about Finding Your Calling
What do you want to be when you grow up? Ask this question to a six-year-old and you’ll get a definitive and confident response. “I want to be a firefighter and an artist.” Or, “I want to be a veterinarian and an actress.” The dreams of young children are beautiful because they are untarnished by […]
Creating a Life that’s Consistent with Your Values
I bet you have some amazing dreams and you’re currently working toward. And you’re somewhere between dreaming – goal setting – planning – executing – refining. Kudos to you for taking action! I’m curious, have you ever stopped to ask yourself if these dreams align with your values? Like most things, I learned this […]