I believe the level of happiness you experience depends on how you see yourself and others. If you understand that we are all imperfect beings on a journey, you tend not to judge people or yourself if you stumble from time to time. Conversely, if you think mistakes are unforgivable, whether yours or others, you condemn people if they fail. Choose to view people and the world through loving eyes and you will see goodness in everyone and everything. [Read more…] about See The Good In People
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I grew up around hard working adults. My parents and their siblings were the first examples I saw of a strong work ethic. They gave 100% to their jobs, family and community but only got paid for the hours put in at work. Everything else was considered an investment in yourself and others. [Read more…] about Worth More Than Money
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
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
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