Do you have balance in your life?
We live in a fast paced society. It is a balancing act to keep up all of the activities and not go overboard and create stress. The hours that we work keep creeping up. You may still be able to keep…
Be quiet and listen!
Be quiet and listen. It seems so simple. Why do so many people not follow this philosophy? We get so wrapped up in ourselves and what we want to say that we tend to forget to be quiet and just listen to the…
A Time for Reflection
I was running ten miles this morning and decided not to listen to music like I normally do. Today, I decided to reflect on my life. When was the last time that you did this? I thought back about all of…
Approach goals like a golfer approaches a hole
I am heading out of town for vacation next week and plan on getting in some rounds of golf. One of the courses that I am considering playing has a 747 yard, par 6 hole. That is one of the…
Five mistakes people make when setting goals
What goals are you currently working on? Are you making progress towards achieving them? I used to set a lot of goals and then put them aside and tended to forget about them. It is not uncommon for people, especially…
Leaders leave a mark on their projects
Have you given very much thought about your thumb print? Most people do not. Our finger prints distinguish us from anyone else. It is an identifying feature of our body. When we touch something, we leave a mark. You may…
Spring is time for new life
It is the start of spring. It is an exciting time in nature. It is the start of new life. It is the sign of change. New buds appear on the trees and bushes. They have been dormant through the…
Do you need an adjustment in your life?
I experienced an injury this past weekend while running a half marathon. When I went to the doctor, he recommended a chiropractor because he said that my hips looked like they were out of alignment. X-rays that were taken…
What should you do to accomplish your goals?
Are you dedicated to achieving your goals or easily swayed away from them? There are decision points along the way to your goal that will test your determination. I had one of those points this weekend. I am participating in a training…
Consider these New Year’s resolutions
Have you made some new resolutions for 2014? Are they the same ones that you made in 2013? I have read one study that said that 45% of Americans made resolutions this year. It also said that only 8% of…
Are you true to your values?
Most people, if you ask them if they are true to their values, will say “yes”. But, I ask you, are they really? Our values are a combination of a lifelong journey. It starts with the way that our parents…