Procrastinating usually gets a bad rap, but did you know there are hidden benefits of procrastination? Procrastination is my best friend; and because I’m a perfectionist, putting off tasks until the very last moment helps ease the pressure. I also tend to focus better on the project at hand. Plus, I’ve learned that I work … Read more
Paul has a deadline looming in two hours. He’s had the project on his desk for two weeks now, but never seemed to get to it. Now he’s feeling stressed and worried that not only won’t he get it in on time but that it won’t be acceptable. He is beating himself up for once … Read more
Have you ever seen the movie Failure to Launch with Matthew McConaughey and Sarah Jessica Parker? It’s a goodie and a real tear-jerker. The movie centers around two desperate parents who want to see their lazy adult son (who lives with them) find direction and purpose in his life. They go as far as hiring … Read more
Starting therapy for the first time can be a bit scary, especially if you’re not sure what to expect. To help ease your worries and get the most out of counseling, it’s important to set realistic goals for yourself. In this article, we’ll take a look at some easy and achievable examples of therapy goals … Read more
There is nothing worse than sitting through a speech by a “motivational” speaker and feeling absolutely bored stiff and totally disinterested. Sadly, there are often individuals who simply don’t know how to connect with your own internal warzone, much less offer you any hope of making it out alive… except for Navy SEAL motivational speakers. … Read more
We all have dreams. Some people never meet that dream, while others seem to always have their dreams come true. What is the difference between the two people? The answer is goals. Goals are the plans that are necessary to show you the path to your destination. There are three types of goals. These are … Read more
I remember clearly how excited and nervous I was when I entered my twenties. I was finally going to be taken seriously because I was now a young adult. I was ready to take on the world and show them how bright my light could shine. Looking back, I wish I had been more prepared … Read more
Goals are the attractions we visit on this road trip called life. When you have a well-thought-out plan, especially when it is written into a planning document that helps keep everything together, you have a much clearer picture of where you are going and how you are going to get there. Your goals can be … Read more
There is often a sense of great joy and enthusiasm as we embark on a new endeavor. We glimmer with pride as we stand before a sea of great possibilities. We are fully convinced that the task we are about to undertake will bring significant results… and possibly even change our lives. And then, something … Read more
When you are looking for motivation, it is often much more effective to watch a video than it is to read. This is because you have a chance to quiet one part of your brain, so that you can fully experience what you are listening to and seeing. It also helps to know that the … Read more