Half Time Is Over
“Destiny is not a matter of chance; it’s a matter of choice. It’s nothing to be waited for; it is a thing to be achieved.” – William Jennings Bryan It’s August, we are three-quarters of the way through the year, a perfect time to reflect on the Quarter 1, Quarter 2 and the first half […]
Interested or Committed
Are you interested or committed? “There is a difference between interest and commitment. When you’re interested in doing something, you do it only when it is convenient. When you’re committed to something, you accept no excuses, only results.” ~ Ken Blanchard The question that stands is are you interested in your goals, or are you […]
I Don’t Have Time!
How often do you hear yourself saying, “I don’t have time”? In our fast-paced instant response society it is easy to become overwhelmed and feel like there is more to do than fits in a day. The truth is we all have the same amount of time; the question is how effective are you with […]
Your Identity
Being a ballerina is like being a five-star general! This is Maria Tallchief’s identity. Who is Maria Tallchief? Maria Tallchief (1925 – 2013) is the ballerina who took Paris by storm at the age of 22. What is your metaphor for being? You identity? Do you describe yourself as a five-star general in your chosen […]
How Olympic Athletes Stay Motivated
Every two years, we are amazed by the latest in sporting achievements during the Summer or Winter Olympic Games. Even though we all can’t be Olympic athletes, we can use these seven tips about how Olympians stay motivated. Talk yourself through stress. Use rational thinking and self-talk to logically examine all the potential stressors, determine […]
Staying Comfortable Can Have a High Cost
From a young age you are taught it’s important to be staying comfortable. As babies someone is there to make you comfortable by providing the necessities of food, shelter, and warmth. It makes sense as you grew you associated comfort with these necessities. You say you want more and yet when you have to make […]
The Happiness Advantage
It is something we all seek. Did you know your brain is more creative when you are in a good mood? Shawn Achor’s Ted Talk on the Happiness Advantage has over 19.9 million views…for a very good reason! His entertaining style will show you why the “work hard to be successful and happy” formula is […]
What Is The Halo Effect?
What is the Halo Effect you ask? General Norman Schwarzkopf said the role of the leader is to tell the truth – don’t make the situation better or worse than it is. His advice refers to a cognitive bias that many of us will experience called the “halo effect.” Our overall impression of a […]
Giving
“I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.” – Maya Angelou According to Charity Navigator, Americans annually donate approximately 8.1 billion volunteer hours and give about 3% of their income to charities. Giving also includes helping your neighbor, leading a hand to a stranger or offering a smile […]
The Key to Permanent Change
Getting It Off, Once and For All… Americans are spending over $60 billion a year in an effort to lose weight. And most of the investment goes down the drain because two-thirds regain the weight within a year and 97% gain all the weight back within five years (Marketdata Enterprises). The secret to making lasting […]