Goals

Review your plan often

Okay, so at this point you set your goals and created a plan to achieve them. You now know what you have to do on a daily basis to accomplish your goals. You took the time to figure it out... What you want, and how you're going to get there. “How often should I review… Continue reading Review your plan often

Goals

Morning emotions matter

You wake up full of wonder. Your mind is racing - thinking about the day ahead, your past, your future. 5 deep belly breaths to calm your nerves. Use your 5 senses to ground yourself in the now - hear, see, feel, smell, taste. Name 3 things you are grateful for. Bring this feeling of… Continue reading Morning emotions matter

Goals

When a person is right, their world will be right

In the happiness project, Gretchen Rubin talks about how focusing on her happiness made those around her happier. I totally agree with that... I have a better attitude in the morning, Joe has a better attitude in the morning. I smile at a stranger, the stranger smiles back. If I'm not thinking right / unhappy,… Continue reading When a person is right, their world will be right

Healthy Habits

Do Something or Do Nothing

If something bothers you, stirs up emotions, or hurts your feelings… You have two choices… do something or do nothing. If you choose to do something this could be: Expressing your feelings about the situation Removing yourself from the situation If you chose to do nothing, that’s that. You accept the situation as it is.… Continue reading Do Something or Do Nothing

Productivity

How to Win Friends & Influence People

Below are the principles of how to win friends and influence people laid out in the classic non-fiction book How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie. I've added in a few of my own notes to further explain some points. A weekly goal I have is to read through this list intently… Continue reading How to Win Friends & Influence People