My husband shopped several stores in our area trying to find the latest toy craze for my kids, fidget spinners. Finally, we resigned to buying them online. The first time I saw one was only a few weeks ago. I was at a family get together and saw my nephew playing with his. I had … Read more
You may be working hard on creating the life you want. You may be doing almost everything right. However, if you forget this one step, then your results will be impacted. Your environment can contribute greatly to whether or not you nurture your positive or negative thoughts. I remember early in my career, I started … Read more
Remember when life was simple? Probably not. The truth is, it was never really simple? The difference today is that we are living in times of profound change more than every before. What was relevant yesterday is no longer the case today. The word we can use to describe life today is chaos. How do … Read more
I was reading an article on Business Insider that put together a list and commentary about the wristwatches worn by 11 CEOs of some of the world’s most powerful companies. The article goes on to say that for some, a wristwatch is more than a time-telling device. It’s a statement. It was an article about … Read more
We sometimes hear stories of people who despite the odds, break out from the negative cycle that plagued them and often their family for years. Their story aims to inspire us because it holds as a reminder that anything is possible if you just keep moving forward. One such story is of Eric Thomas, who … Read more
My oldest son has become almost obsessed with his height. At 12 years old he is one of the shortest of his friends. No matter how much I encourage him that he still has a lot of growth ahead of him, he is anxious to begin his next growth spurt. It has become almost a … Read more
The difference between a Dreamer, a Goal-Setter and an Action Taker determines whether or not the dream will be accomplished. For any of us to become successful, the difference needs to be understood and the transition made from Dreamer to Action Taker. I have had plenty of dreams. Most of them stayed just that, dreams. … Read more
Wherever you look, there is someone giving you information about something bad or discouraging that is happening in the world. After all, it is FEAR and SHOCK that sell news. Whether it is about Politics, Business or World Events, chances are, you are flooding yourself with negativity. There is a saying that what you focus … Read more
One of the factors that separate the top performers from the rest of the crowd is their ability to overcome challenges. Often, your biggest challenge is yourself. It can be easy to get discouraged when there are so many obstacles standing in the way of your goals. How do you stay driven to push forward … Read more
There are many beliefs that you may currently hold. Beliefs are shaped by our environment, culture and religion. Some beliefs propel you further towards your goals while other deter you. It is your core beliefs that create the base for all your other beliefs. Beliefs can be so strong that they can cause wars, break-ups … Read more
What success means to me might be different from what it means to you. For some, success means financial prosperity. To others, fame, influence, and power. Then some see success as the complete freedom from having to answer to anyone for anything. One thing that many do have in common is the constant pursuit of … Read more
Goal setting is the first step to turning your dreams into a reality. It’s when you switch from a passive state to being involved in life. A goal without any action is just a dream. If you feel like you work extremely hard but are not getting anywhere, take a look at where you spend … Read more
Every year I make some resolutions, most of them without success. A simple promise early in the year is not enough to build enough momentum to see me through until the end of the year. Last year, I tried my 3 words. 3 Words that would guide me forward to success in the upcoming year. … Read more
A New Year starts and you may be fired up into thinking that this year, you have it covered. You know the perfect resolution and this time, it will stick. Problem is, the year comes and goes and you think to yourself, “what happened to my resolution?” Then the New Year starts again and you … Read more
We are a society that focuses on results. Results after all is what we go after. At the same time, if we only focus on the Target, we can grow discouraged and at times feel overwhelmed. What is the Power of Believing you Can Improve? I was having a discussion with one of my … Read more