The time: Not so long ago The place: Everywhere Not so long ago, I was the type of person that when I did something it had to be perfect. All of the I’s had to be dotted and all of the T’s had to be crossed before any project was sent out. (Yes I am, by far, my own worst critic). But one day I had to ask myself, why was I putting so much pressure on myself when no …
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May 20, 2013
When you are at a track and field meet or simply watching it on TV, have you ever paid attention to the skills of long distance runners? Have you ever noticed how well they pace themselves? For them, the purpose of the race is not speed, but rather endurance. Most of us live our lives at a very fast pace, trying to cram everything into 24 hours. If you don’t know by now, that simply doesn’t work. We are so …
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Looking back to when I was a kid, I considered myself to be like any other kid. And that was to simply to be a kid and enjoy life. Amid playing outside and enjoying the company of friends, there was one thing that I was accustomed to back then that is still important in my adulthood. That one thing that I must have is STABILITY! Even when things seemed as if they were falling apart, I found stability. I have …
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I am the type of person that when I am working on something and I am really into it, don’t interrupt me. The momentum is going, the ideas are flowing, creativity is in full gear and I am in the zone. (Laser Focused). For the most part, those moments of productivity stay that way. But of course, not everyday goes as planned and I lose focus. I know you can relate. So on the days that it happens, here are …
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Each new day presents a new opportunity. A new opportunity to start over and begin a new slate. Take advantage of of the moment and start over with a clean slate. The only thing that may be stopping you is YOU!
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One afternoon while I was enjoying a cup of tea, I thought about how someone else’s view and opinions of what you do and say can hold you back from doing the things that we really want to do. Now think about it, how many of you have decided not to do something because we cared what others thought? (Raises hand slightly) Yes, I am guilty of that as well. Besides the snickers and the comments behind our backs, what …
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Oh wow, it’s happening again. More and more people are succumbing to the need to be connected to the world 24/7. When you are connected all of the time, you don’t allow yourself any room to simply unwind. Can you image a hamster on a wheel 24/7? Neither can I, but that is what most of us are doing. You do know that there is one sure way to reduce stress without taking two in the morning. Would you like …
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