At one time or another, we’ve all had something terrible happen. Which often leads to the question, “Why me, God?” Have you ever taken a moment to wonder, “Why NOT me, God?” God does not call the qualified. He qualifies the called. Think of it as a test. Silver Linings Remember, when something tragic happens, […]
Most of us long for balance, trying to find a perfect recipe for our days. It takes planning and discipline, and it’s often easier to wing it. We wonder why we feel whacked out all the time. We all know the importance of balance. We make sure the tires on our car are balanced, we […]
Who gets annoyed when you’re driving along and realize you have to brake for a speed bump? Remember, they’re there for a reason. They force you to slow down. If you don’t, it can cause damage to your car’s frame or suspension. Ain’t that life. Life itself is a highway full of thousands of little […]
We all know what it means to go green. Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Avoid toxins in our food and our environment. But think about green living as a total lifestyle. If you’re going to bother cleaning up your physical world, how about making some changes mentally and emotionally? Take a look at your relationships. Many people […]
You’ve probably heard the parable about putting a frog in a pot of water before, but it bears repeating for the point I’m about to make.It goes like this. A frog placed in boiling water will immediately try to save itself, but a frog placed in cool water that is gradually brought to a boil […]
You can’t fix something until you admit it’s broken. Then what? Imagine this. Your favorite boots are worn out and it’s time to toss them. What comes next? You buy yourself a new pair of boots! You don’t like your job or your boss, or maybe you hate them both! Well, you still need an […]
Most of us barely make it through the dreaded afternoon slump. The heavy lifting starts around 3 PM for many of us with families, but try explaining that to your tired body. So how do we keep ourselves going? Our top 2 vices are – hit the Starbucks drive-thru or eat something sweet. But eventually, […]
Along with I’m sorry, I need help, and I love you, saying No is something most of us have trouble saying. Here are 10 great ways to say no without feeling bad about it. I’d love to, but I just can’t. I’ll have to take a raincheck. I’m flattered, but my schedule is flat out. […]
What does a typical conversation with yourself sound like?“I’m such an idiot.”“I’m always screwing up.”“I’m so fat.”“I suck at .”“It’s the story of my life.”“Nothing ever goes my way.”“I’m not smart/talented/pretty/good enough.”“I’m too old.”“I have no motivation.”“I’ll never look like I used to.”“Who am I to think I could do _?”“I’ll be alone forever.”“No one […]
We’ve all set goals for one thing or another. Some we’ve reached, some we’ve gone hard on but fell short, and some we’ve given up on. 99% of the time, you will find that the people who have hired coaches, trainers, mentors, or linked arms with like-minded people who have a similar goal or drive, […]