One of the keys to living an extraordinary life is staying present and in the moment. Far too much time is spent trapped in the past or worrying about the future. The happiest people are those who practice making the most of the present moment, loving themselves in a healthy way and being of service to others. It is impossible to do these things if you live in the past. [Read more…] about Let Your Past Make You Better Not Bitter
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While I was excitedly busy creating a nutrition webpage with tips, recipes, meal plans and more, I got asked the most basic question – What does good nutrition mean and why is it important to me? Brilliant, I thought! What a great question! The answer holds the foundation for understanding optimal health and how it ties in to a better YOU! [Read more…] about What Does Good Nutrition Mean?
My mom taught me many valuable lessons as a kid. One of them was to always be grateful and show gratitude. She always acknowledged family and friends who made big and small contributions to our lives. She never took anyone for granted. I learned from her example. [Read more…] about Gratitude Fills Me Up
For years I have worked at seeing the good in every person and situation. I’ve applied the mindset that nothing happens to me, it happens for me. This includes people and challenges that may seem bad on the surface. This way of thinking has served me well. I rarely take things personally or blame people for things that don’t go my way. And as a result of years of practice, this way of thinking is mostly second nature. But that’s not good enough. [Read more…] about Ego: The Enemy Within
This morning I learned how I could make a small tweak to my daily routine to produce greater success in key areas of my life. In an interview with Brian Johnson on the Optimize podcast, Karen Salmansohn, self-help author and host of the radio show Be Happy Dammit, suggested creating a ToBe List. This is where you write down the kind of person you want to be. The concept resonated with me immediately. [Read more…] about Begin Your Day With A ToBe List
Ever so often I come across an old journal or notes with great ideas I had at the time. I recall being very excited. My process for making the ideas become reality always start out the same. I write a mission statement, create an outline of steps to take and make a timeline to get it all done. Then I get to work.
The difference between the project remaining an idea or being completed comes down to three things. [Read more…] about 3 Steps To Make Your Dreams Come True