I think accomplishments, big and small, are worth acknowledging. People celebrate the achievement of hard fought goals in different ways. When it comes to a big weight loss milestone or fitness event, food is often the reward. How a person commemorates their success matters; especially, if the recent accomplishment is part of a larger goal yet to be reached. [Read more…] about Healthy Reward Systems
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In 1990, my Marine Corp unit was deployed to Kuwait and Iraq as part of Operation Desert Storm. There were so many significant events that took place during my time there. All of which shaped my life in different ways. One event stands out from the rest. [Read more…] about The STRONGER Mindset
I have fallen in the camp of being a perfectionist most of my life. That was until I became part of an amazing community that offers compassion, empathy and unconditional love and support to every single member. Thanks to them, this former perfectionist no longer beats himself up for broken promises or missed goals. [Read more…] about Be Kind To Yourself
I am filled with gratitude each day. I smile inside every time I think about how fortunate I am. I’ve been this way my entire life. I was raised by a mother who taught my brother and me to appreciate every thing we have and the people in our lives. [Read more…] about A Grateful Heart
As human beings, we are more powerful than we can imagine. Our capacity to create beauty in art, enhance experiences through invention and extend life with technology is awe-inspiring. It seems we can do almost anything if we put our minds to it. [Read more…] about Breakout Of Your Comfort Zone
I was in a business networking group years ago called BNI whose philosophy was “givers gain”. The president of our chapter, Joe Demarco, told new members that the key to our success was to help others in the group be successful. In giving fellow members business referrals, we win by developing deep and lasting relationships. [Read more…] about Givers Gain
