Has this ever happened to you? You think about your ex and you feel this sudden rage or sadness. You feel angry about how he used you, tricked you, betrayed you and cheated on you. Alternatively, do you feel like he was “the one that got away’? You remember how handsome he was, the sound of his voice, how he made you feel, how smart he was, how kind and loving he was. You feel this empty void in your … Continue reading →
Make no mistake. We choose our own beliefs. There’s nobody sitting behind you with a gun pointed to your head telling you to believe certain things. There’s nobody threatening to kill you if you don’t believe you are worthless, incapable, and not up to the job. Nobody’s forcing you to be miserable. I know that that’s an uncomfortable thing to hear because we’re human beings. We’re trapped in a prison of weak flesh and we would love to have somebody … Continue reading →
Times continue to be tough right now. As tough as anything we’ve experienced in generations. Between all the chaos in the world and whatever catastrophe has happened closer to home, it’s no wonder you’re feeling a little nervous and even anxious about what’s going on. After all, you’re just trying to keep you and your family safe, a task which seems harder with each passing day. When faced with a crisis, you need courage if you’re going to survive. The … Continue reading →
We’ve all been there, caught in the moment of where a dream seems to die. It’s especially painful when you’ve put a lot of effort into what you were pursuing, made more so by how long you may have held this particular dream. The temptation when this kind of disaster hits is to quit entirely. After all, why keep trying to put yourself out there? I mean, ‘Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.’ Right? … Continue reading →
You’re your own boss. You have a job with a NOW deadline. Or maybe you have a boss and there is a job they need now. What are you going to do? While your initial response might be panic, losing control now isn’t going to get you anywhere. You have to buckle down and get things done, or there’s going to be trouble. That trouble can be anything from loosing a sale, loosing the job or even loosing your self respect. … Continue reading →
For a lot of women this one can be a bit of a challenge and I’m no different. However, this is about focusing on the good and the positive 😀 I’m thankful for my smile and stamina. I, like most of us, can rise to the occasion doing what needs to be done when the situation calls for it. The caveat is that if I don’t feel like it ‘needs’ to be done—I just might be too tired to do … Continue reading →
One of the most admirable characteristics a person can possess is persistence. Without persistence, no great achievement is possible. Everyone can set goals and make plans for success; however, only a few succeed in achieving their goals. Developing persistence is a way to ensure that you will reach your goals and achieve success. Here are four practical ways that you can become more persistent and accomplish your goals. Identify What You Want Before you can begin to develop your persistence, … Continue reading →
I remember when I was a kid, one of my favorite activities was to go outside to watch the sky actually the clouds. I would go with a few friends and we would lean back on the soft grass and just watch those clouds roll by. In fact, I still do this today and have posted pictures on social media like these. What made the whole thing fun was we’d be looking at the exact same thing, but my friends and … Continue reading →
According to a study released by Microsoft in 2015, the average attention span of a human is eight-seconds, less than that of a goldfish. While this may be disputed we know that our shortened attention spans can dramatically reduce our chances of finding the success we desire. However, with a combination of tools and a change in mindset, it’s possible to eliminate distractions and improve your focus. Prepare Your Brain Before you start any task, take some time to calm … Continue reading →