We are biologically designed to gravitate towards fear when faced with challenging situations. It’s in our nature. It helped humankind survive in ancient times when confronted by life threatening dangers like wild animals and disease. And although those same threats aren’t present for most people, we still choose to live our lives in fear. And doing so can compromise your health, happiness and life experiences. [Read more…] about How to Create Awesome Out of Any Situation You Fear
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“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
This week I got a deeper understanding about the power of breathing meditation. My good friend Rick had been saying all along how important it is. I thought I got it. Well, I didn’t really get all of it until a few days ago. Before hitting my Sunday workout I listened to a podcast from Optimize with Brian Johnson titled “The Practicing Mind with Thomas Sterner”. One of the key things he shared about was the importance of meditation; specifically, breathing meditation (not to confused with guided meditation.) [Read more…] about Fuel Your Purpose with Breathing Meditation
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
Most people live by the old adage, “I will believe it when I see it.” To trust someone, they require the person to demonstrate trustworthiness over time. If you say you love them, they want you to show them through actions or gifts. [Read more…] about When You Believe It, You Will See It
My friends are some of my most important role models. Young and older, I learn from them daily. The youth remind me that life is full of possibilities. And my senior friends teach me what may seem like a big deal in the moment is really insignificant when you consider life is a journey about winning and learning, not winning and losing. I am grateful to everyone in my life for the generous gifts of unconditional love, support and grace.
