Conquering Your Mountain
A big mound of dirt has accumulated in my backyard due to some recent construction work. The mound reminded me of all the mountains I’ve faced in my life; challenges I had to overcome in order to reach my ultimate goal. Over the years, I’ve built up my confidence to conquer mountains by following these […]
Construction Zone
This week my backyard was, and still is, a construction zone. The entire area is being transformed to create a new functional space adding more personal value to the property. And while the initial investment of time, cost, and the occasional inconvenience, is a bit overwhelming, I know the end result will be worth it. […]
How often do you Hallucinate?
Have you ever had a great idea but never took the steps to move forward with it? Was it fear of failure, lack of knowledge, or procrastination that held you back? Or were you hallucinating? In the early 2000’s, I would always talk about what I wanted to do, but never accomplished anything. It wasn’t […]
Embracing Change
Change can be scary. And when we allow the fear of the unknown to get the best of us, we end up holding ourselves back from reaching our full potential. The secret to managing change is understanding you can’t control it, but have the power to choose how you react to it. What behaviors trigger […]
Making your Bed
Start a habit of making your bed each morning. This simple act demonstrates the benefits of defining a reasonable goal, outlining a plan, putting it into action, and being consistent. When put into practice, this daily routine will help organize your priorities, putting you one step closer towards achieving your goals. Did you make your […]
Be Grateful
This week I embraced each of my challenges with positive intent. My goal was to learn from each situation with a focus on being grateful with the outcome. In the end, I learned 3 things: Be Grateful for Struggles: hardships build character and prepare you for the next stage in life. Success is determined by […]
Mental Strength
As you prepare for your work week, remember to harness your mental strength by following these simple steps: Identify what success means to YOU by end of day Friday Make a check list of items required to achieve your goal(s) Remember to celebrate your successes daily as positive reenforcement Each morning review your list, adjust, […]
Weeds in your Life
Weeds are pesky plants that can be detrimental to the overall health of your lawn. And without proper care, certain species can aggressively overtake your landscape in a matter of weeks. Have situations at work ever felt like a weed; invading your space causing frustration, discomfort, and stress. This week I had a few weeds […]
The Fog
This morning I woke up to a gloomy sky. As I watched the clouds slowly roll through, I was reminded of times I felt discouraged in life causing an overcast of bad vibes that blocked my joy. Even now when I feel this way, I do the following to penetrate through the fog: Acknowledge My […]
Perception, The Invisible Reality: How My Annual Evaluation Almost Ruined My Year
The Power of Perception Annual evaluation. A time of anxiety for some as we await judgment for our yearly accomplishments. I felt confident my review would go well based on feedback I had received throughout the year. But on that fateful day, things didn’t go as expected. Now don’t get me wrong, I am very […]
