Expecting things to go wrong (and why it can be a good thing)
Do you expect things to go wrong in your life? When things do go wrong, do you take it in stride figuring that sometimes things just happen? Or do you think that the universe or God must really be against you? Someone recently told me how an extended family member (from the tone, one he […]
Best Month Ever Challenge – Anti-Procrastination
In December, I am going to the Best Year Ever Blueprint in San Diego. It’s Hal Elrod’s big event and as you may know, I’m a huge fan of his. I am getting excited- both for the event and for a chance to explore California a bit. The plan is to make it a road […]
‘Do it right’ vs. ‘Do it’
One thing I’ve been thinking about recently is how I have strategies for success that are often opposing ideas. They actually coexist happily and I frequently switch from one to another. An example of this is the strategies of ‘Do it right’ and ‘Do it.’ Both are incredibly useful mindsets. Taking either approach will probably […]
Gratitude for things
There are so many truly amazing things in this world and it’s powerful to take the time to be grateful for them. Liking things, or admitting to liking things, can have a bad rap despite the materialism that permeates our society. Practicing gratitude for the things we have can remind us how lucky we really […]
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up
While thinking about the Best Books series, I asked myself, “What books have really changed my life?” The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo came to mind and not because the title promised it would be life-changing. I bought this book about a year and a half ago when it came up as […]
Starting a posting schedule
One of the best ways to start on anything new is to search for ideas and tips from those who have already done it. Throughout the process of having this site, I’ve read a bit on other bloggers’ tips about blogging. Many of them have been helpful. Others I’ve decided aren’t right for me, at […]
Gratitude for people
People are arguably one of the most important aspects of life if not the most important. Heck, I am an introvert and I still realize that the people in my life are more precious than anything else. I am deeply grateful for the people that are in my life today and that have been in […]
The Happiness Project
The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin is a great book. When I decided to start the Best Books series, The Happiness Project immediately came to mind. First off, it deals with a great topic- happiness. Pretty much all of us just want to be happy, but how much time do we really spend working with […]
Gratitude for my job
Gratitude applied to my job has the same sort of effects as gratitude for my house does. It can flip resentment, procrastination and resistance into pleasure, motivation and drive. When I take the time to feel grateful for a productive day, it sets me up to be more likely to make the next day productive. […]
Dealing with too much to do at work
Project overload For the last two years or so, I have been dealing with an issue at work. I have more projects built up than I feel like I have time to complete. It seems like as soon as I finish one, I end up with two more on the list. It feels overwhelming. I […]