Consistency is described as steady continuity when I look at definitions. I learned from Darren Hardy and other great mentors over the years that things that you do consistently add up. They compound. This is worth looking at for a minute because it doesn’t matter whether the things we are doing are good for us … Continued
I know it’s cheesy, but I grew up celebrating all holidays fully- all of the ones my family new about, which honestly were probably just the ones that were commercialized. So when it comes to March I think of Leprechauns, good luck, pots of gold, rainbows and four leaf clovers. Now besides those things coming … Continued
I had the honor of working with a group this week around the subject of meaning in life and at work. We all wrote down a list of things that are meaningful to us. This is such a good start to creating more meaning- identifying what is already meaningful so that you can build upon … Continued
If you’ve been following along, you have noticed I have talked a lot about resting and solitude lately. I wonder how that is resonating with you right now? I am going to switch gears in a big way on you this week. And that means it is the opposite of rest- it is about getting … Continued
How are you about spending time alone? Expanding on last week’s post, into the realm of love we discover that this is really important to building love within yourself- for yourself first, and then to be shared with others in relationships. Solitude, again, gives you the space to really get to know yourself fully. When … Continued
My old mentor Mike Ferry used to talk about taking consistent thinking time, to pause and see what ideas might arise. I always like the sound of this idea, but it wasn’t until I joined the John Maxwell Team and heard John talk about his “Thinking Chair”– a beautiful orange chair where he sat everyday … Continued
Do you view yourself as creative? In 6th grade my art teacher, who knew my mother well, remarked to me during one fateful class, “You just aren’t creative like your mother is.” An art teacher confusing creativity with the ability to draw! I didn’t realize his mistake (on many levels), and my mistake in internalizing … Continued
This is a theme I revisit often on this blog! As we get grooving into this new year, it was up for me to revisit again. I encourage you to think of the many other ways, things, places you could do besides the things I am mentioning here. I encourage you to read and let … Continued
Have you been working on your goals for the year? I have talked to many people about goals in the last two weeks- some are excited about setting some, some against it altogether and then some are not sure. Regardless of wether you are setting goals, you can still plan to have a stellar year– … Continued