I served in the Marine Corps from 1988-92. During that time I didn’t fully appreciate what it meant to serve or the profound impact it would have on my life. It’s been 23 years since my last day in uniform and as times passes gratitude for the experience and the privilege to contribute to my country increases exponentially. [Read more…] about Happy Veterans Day
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I define willpower as the strength of will to carry out one’s decisions, plans and dreams. We can increase our willpower and likelihood to carry out our decisions, plans and dreams by creating habits and following through with commitments. Building our willpower is like exercising a muscle. The more we work it, the stronger it will become. Consequently, this will increase our confidence that the decisions we make, the plans we set and the dreams we desire will come to fruition. It is said to be one of the best predictors of success in health, wealth, happiness and love. Kelly McGonigal, author of The Willpower Instinct, states that willpower is a mind-body response that can be harnessed to improve our health, happiness, and productivity. [Read more…] about Exercise Your Willpower Muscle
My friend Matt shared a great quote with me about the relationship between you and the people in your life. “You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with.” I can honestly say I love my 5. They inspire me to grow, they challenge me to be better and they help me accomplish my goals. And because of the work I do on myself, we raise each other’s average. [Read more…] about The People You Surround Yourself With Matters
I ‘m always looking for natural ways to feel better, protect my health and have more energy so I can be my personal best and conquer my goals and purpose in life. My mother was the first to tell me about the health benefits of the “mother” in apple cider vinegar, and I have since researched the benefits and have made drinking it a part of my daily, morning routine. Thanks mom!
As reported in Medscape General Medicine, “The longer fermentation period allows for the accumulation of a non-toxic slime composed of yeast and acetic acid bacteria, known as the mother of vinegar.” [Read more…] about How the “Mother” in Apple Cider Vinegar Can Change Your Life
Before you can determine what role your thoughts, choices and actions play in your ability to live your purpose, you must define what yours is. My purpose is to make a difference in the world by inspiring each person to be their personal best so they can inspire others. To realize this awesome possibility, I have to commit [Read more…] about Do I Sabotage My Purpose? Learn How to Support Yours
It took me most of my life to get two very important truths. The first one is the power of choice. If I was to live my purpose and live a life I love, I would have to choose wisely. The second truth is when something bad happens “it’s not done to me, it’s done for me”. [Read more…] about See The Gift In Everything