This year the holidays did me in. After two years of shutdowns and shut-ins, we were all anxious to gather and celebrate. Some of us went overboard. I know I did. It doesn’t take much of a change in your routine to derail you from your faithful daily schedule, and getting back on track isn’t […]
How many vacations have you put off because you don’t have the time or the money? Vacationing seems like a luxury. Webster defines vacation as an extended period of leisure, which might feel as though it’s something frivolous. Often, “time away” is given low priority because there’s always a place to spend time or money […]
Are you a DREAMER? I am! When I hear the phrase “dreams come true,” I think to myself, do they? Or, more likely, do we make our dreams come true? When we hear the word dream, we think of something that isn’t real, like a movie created in our imagination while we sleep. I prefer to daydream. […]
Most of us will crawl through fire to keep a promise to a friend, but we will break promises to ourselves without hesitation. Why? Typically we stand behind our word. When we promise someone something, we deliver. However, when we make a promise to ourselves, we struggle to take action. For instance, when I started […]
Last weekend I hiked for 3-days on the Appalachian Trail in Massachusetts with my dog Finn. On day two, we climbed Mt. Greylock, the highest point in Mass. There are many trails to the top of the mountain, starting at various points. In hindsight, I’m sure we chose the steepest, most challenging route. It was […]
Ask yourself two questions.
Am I doing what I love?
Would I be happy doing this even if I wasn’t getting paid?
Most of us don’t reach our goals or realize our dreams because we get stuck before we get started.
Why?
A goal is a goal, and the basic rules apply across the board. Remember, your most important gear is between your ears. Do not underestimate your mindset!
Dreaming isn’t just for bedtime anymore… When I was a kid, I thought camping at a KOA with an inground swimming pool was living the life! Overnights at a motel were a rare occasion. And if I spent even one night at a hotel, I can’t remember. My parents were campers. As kids, we never […]