You probably wouldn’t worry about what people think of you if you could only know how seldom they do. – Olin Miller
I’m reminded of a lot of things when I read this quote, but most prominent are all the people who have ever said to me “I don’t go to the gym because I don’t [...]
Lately I’ve been doing a lot of future thinking about professional goals, the direction of my business and in general what it is I want out of life. This thinking hasn’t left me much time to recognize and be appreciative of all that I have around me right now. I’ve been very focused on “more”. [...]
Not long ago I was presenting a stress management workshop and one of the participants wanted to fit a bit more “me time” into her day. As the mom of 2 young children and nursing student who also worked full-time, finding time was, no doubt, difficult. She expressed her desire to begin a meditation practice. [...]
I’m working my way through Natalie Goldberg’s new book Old Friend from Far Away: The Practice of Writing Memoir and many of the beginning exercises begin with “I remember…”. Below is an excerpt of what I remembered this weekend during one of these writing exercises:
I remember the promise I made to myself when I started [...]
“The most rewarding things you do in life are often the ones that look like they cannot be done.” - Arnold Palmer, Contemporary Professional Golfer
When asked about the vision and ultimate goal I have for my career, without hesitation I say “I want to be on TV.” Specifically in a TV host role, the likes [...]
“Live your life and forget your age.” - Norman Vincent Peale (1898-1993) American Minister and Writer
I’m taking rowing lessons this summer and just started my 2nd session. 6 weeks in a beginner boat and we’ve all come a long way! Flexibility is an important component to a long stroke. Thanks to yoga, I have more [...]
I have recently been going through a tumultuous time as I figure out “what I want to be when I grow up”. It’s been as the quote below suggests, a struggle. What do I sell? Who do I sell it to? What’s my goal? Every time I think I [...]
Nothing can stop the person with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the person with the wrong mental attitude. - Thomas Jefferson, 3rd President of the United States.
I have an uncle who has quite a bit going on: He’s getting married next week, selling his home, and moving [...]
If you don’t take any action after setting them? I often hear people talking about their exercise intentions, intentions for eating healthier, or even in getting a new job. It’s not as often that there is success.
By definition an intention is:
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions or
an [...]
A few years ago, I had a stressful job and waking in the morning was a chore. I was tired, frustrated and a complainer. “I don’t have enough time!” I would say. Commuting, cooking, workouts, cleaning, when was there any time for fun? How could I fit it all in? [...]
