When I think of raw courage, my mind always goes back to a story I read many years ago about a boy who was asked to give blood in an emergency to his sister, as he was the only known potential donor with her blood type. The boy misunderstood and thought the doctor and his … Read more
Have you ever discredited something that someone said simply because you don’t particularly like them? Or maybe your negative opinion of that person led you to mistrust them, no matter what they’re talking about. Or, you might decide that you’re not even going to listen to the speaker before they even start to talk. We’ve … Read more
Whenever there’s a new “winner” among TV personalities, whether it’s an American Idol, a Survivor, an American with Talent, or someone who has overruled Big Brother, you can expect to see their face and hear their name in pop culture for at least a few weeks. However, what you won’t find is pictures of all … Read more
“It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.” – Josh Billings Have you ever been tasked with making a decision that would have enough of an impact on others that you pause to wonder if you really have the knowledge and skills … Read more
One of the primary reasons I started DevelopGoodHabits.com was figuring out how to improve my own habits. Truth be told, like you, I have a few habits I’m hoping to improve. The biggest of them is my overindulgence on fast food and take out food. So, for November’s 30 Day Habit Challenge (30DHC), I decided … Read more
Do you have a personal mantra? Or do you have a saying that you frequently tell yourself that conveys a deeper meaning in your life? A personal mantra inspires and offers comfort. It realigns your perspective and reminds you of your goals. And personal mantras empower you to create motivation throughout the day. So if … Read more
If you’ve ever been asked if you are a Democrat or a Republican, your answer may have fallen into neither category. In fact, according to a 2018 Pew research study, 38% of those polled claimed to be Independent in their party choice, while only 31% committed to being Democrat and 26% Republican. But the original … Read more
I love hearing a good conspiracy theory. And, apparently I’m in good company with the majority of other people. However, I mainly love these far-fetched theories because they are, by and large, ridiculous. And therefore…entertaining. But in our society of uncertainty and frequent tragedies, people tend to look for ways to make sense of devastating … Read more
“Remember that time is money.” – Benjamin Franklin Although I agree with Benjamin Franklin about time being money, it is a universal fact that most of us procrastinate on most of our tasks. While it may seem pleasant at first when we put off a potentially unpleasant task, procrastination has devastating effects in the long … Read more
If I were to ask you what the cost of living will be in Canada in March of next year, the first thing you may think to ask back is what the cost of living in Canada is today. Then, based on that number, you would probably make an assumption about how (or if) that … Read more