“I wish I had more willpower.” How often do we hear this? The reality is that we all have a finite amount of willpower. It’s how we choose to use it that determines whether we run out of it and indulge, or if we are able to remain strong in the face of temptations. [Read more…] about Conserve Willpower With Healthy Habits
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Recently I listened to a podcast on Optimize with Brian Johnson. One of the key takeaways from the talk was applying a 20-minute rule to any goal or task you find too big or you’re procrastinating on. The idea is that if you eliminate distractions and stimuli like email and Internet browsing and give your full focus to the goal for twenty minutes, good and even great things will happen. At worst, you will be further along than you were and at best, you will accomplish the goal. It doesn’t seem like a lot of time to invest for that level of return. It’s totally worth it. [Read more…] about Defeat Procrastinaton and Accomplish Your Goal in 20 Minutes
How do you make change lasting? I believe you start by behaving like the person you want to become. It’s not about imitating someone else. It’s choosing to do the things that produce the results you want. [Read more…] about Change Your Behavior, Change Your Life
As I grow older, I find myself valuing peaceful experiences more and more in my life. I use to think any peace I enjoyed was a byproduct of being in the right place at the right time and being around the right people. This is simply not true. I can create a peaceful situation no matter where I am and who I am with. To think otherwise leaves me powerless and a victim of circumstance. [Read more…] about Our Greatest Teachers
I am currently taking a community college class in Exercise Science and Kinesiology. I love this class. As I complete each assignment, I think “what a great blog this topic would make!” This last week we have been studying the principles of motivation and adherence. [Read more…] about Yes, I CAN Do this!
I rarely allow myself to be taken off my path by negative things people say. It is often my practice to not react to what’s said, but rather stay focused on my life purpose to help others reach their goals and be their best. However, every once in a great while, I relax and my ego shows up and interprets words spoken or written as an act of war in which I make the other person an enemy. [Read more…] about LOVE IS THE ONLY WAY
