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
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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
Whenever I catch myself feeling down, sad, angry or depressed, I consider what thoughts are triggering the feeling. What story have I created about a past event or one yet to happen? It’s important I know the “why” behind my emotions. This allows me to be in control of my actions. Instead of reacting to situations, I respond to them. This is a more powerful space to operate from. [Read more…] about You Control What You Feel And Do
The truth that “There Are No Unknowns” is a paradigm shift in human thought that immediately rescues me from anxiety and stress around any situation. It is a powerful declaration that swiftly takes me from fear to a space of positive possibility. I am left feeling empowered. [Read more…] about There Are No Unknowns
Community is defined as a group of people who are connected by durable relations and mutually define the relationship as important to their social identity and practice. As a kid, I recognized the presence of community in my neighborhood, church and school. The communities that inspired me most were those that helped each other grow and served others in the world. [Read more…] about How Community Can Enrich Your Life
Journaling is a powerful exercise that requires only a few resources to practice. All you need is You and something to record your thoughts. I journal each morning and write about everything from things I want to accomplish for the week, setting personal and professional goals and about my deepest thoughts and feelings. [Read more…] about Why You Should Journal
