I don’t think I considered myself to be especially “goal-oriented” until I started writing my goals down. And I didn’t start writing my goals down until I learned about SMART goals…so it hasn’t been too too long since I really started to focus on having firm goals and creating objectives to achieve them. In the most … Read more
Think about the domino effect that would occur if you went from eating fast food every day to eating whole, natural foods instead. What other areas of your life would be impacted aside from your waistline? First of all, you would lose some weight, which may then inspire you to start exercising. After a little … Read more
Improving health and fitness is something that is on the mind of many people. We want to be fitter to stay healthy so we can be there for our family and friends. We want to be more attractive and live longer. And when thinking about physical health, body weight is often in the front of … Read more
I’m sure that you’ve heard the expression: Old habits die hard. The earliest citation of this saying is in an article written by Benjamin Franklin back in 1758 that was printed in the London Chronicle–however, the expression has been traced back to the 1400s. The deep-rooted use of this saying goes to show that people … Read more
When you think about the stressors in your life, where does your mind go? Maybe your career? A certain relationship in your life? Or simply just your everyday schedule? Stress is one thing that doesn’t discriminate when it comes to age, sex, religion, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. Even infants can experience stress in a way … Read more
Everyone’s personality is unique, and knowing your personality traits can lead to more satisfaction, an ability to make better life choices, and more success in personal and professional spheres. When considering what makes us successful, we often turn to our strengths and skills—but it’s important to also acknowledge any weaknesses or negative personal characteristics that … Read more
“So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become improbable.” Christopher Reeve When you restrict how far you let your mind go when it comes to your dreams, you’re putting a limit on your success as well. But even the goals … Read more
When you think of your childhood friends, a lot of names probably come to mind–and you may even still be in close touch with some of them. You had friends everywhere–at school, on your sports team, at church, in the neighborhood… In fact, up until you reached emerging adulthood, making friends was almost done for … Read more
As a social worker, one of the central concepts that defines my job is self-determination. This concept encompasses the fact that people are qualified to be their own best resource in making choices about their lives. Working with this ethical responsibility in mind, social workers are offered a framework to guide our work with the … Read more
Let me know if your mornings sound like this: You wake up an hour before you have to leave the house, rush around to get ready, swear up and down you’re forgetting something, grab a protein bar and run out the door. Once you get to work, you’re a chaotic mess and already overwhelmed before … Read more