Are short-term goals really necessary? If goals are our vision of an ideal future, shouldn’t we just focus our attention on achieving our long-term goals? However, short-term goals are just as important as long-term ones. In fact, without the former, there is a higher chance of failure to achieve our long-term goals. In this article, … Read more
We’ve all been there, right? When we set New Year’s resolutions, dream big or get caught up in our desires. I’m talking about creating those unrealistic goals… the ones that seem slightly out of reach. “I’m going to lose 40 pounds before summer starts.” “I’m going to take an art course, set up my graphic … Read more
The worst days at work are those that are slammed busy from start to finish, but when 5:00 rolls around, you’ve hardly accomplished a thing. I find this to be the case on days when I am constantly interrupted by phone calls, emails, and unexpected tasks. These days are frustrating because while they do require hard work … Read more
I have this “perfect” friend. He dresses immaculately, has a body that looks like it was chiseled by the gods and he is a superstar at work… but he’s also miserable. It’s painful to see, really. I mean, I don’t believe in perfection; but, my friend can’t live without it. What he is striving for … Read more
We all have dreams we want to achieve. These can be big goals, like owning your own business, working for a Fortune 500 company or saving up for a trip around the world. These can also be “smaller” inner goals examples – like finding inner peace, sticking to healthy habits, or learning to love yourself. … Read more
“Never let it be said that to dream is a waste of one’s time. For dreams are our realities in waiting. In dreams, we plant the seeds of our future.” ~ Unknown As a kid, I was told to “follow my dreams.” Was it the same for you? My parents wanted me to discover what … Read more
Many people are deep into their New Year’s Resolution mode by the start of February. They are setting goals and making plans to succeed. Those who take it really seriously understand that goals are meant to be long term and produce lasting results, not just a blip on the radar that soon falls by the … Read more
Values and Goals are two simple, but powerful, words that should be carefully understood. Many people don’t know the difference between the two… and I can’t blame them. As I write this post, I wonder whether one can truly live a successful life by focusing on only goals or only values? But before you think … Read more
Up until I was about 20, this is what my goals would look like: “Tomorrow I am going to start. It’s a whole new week and I’ve had enough of getting poor results. I’m serious, everything is changing tomorrow.” This goal-setting strategy applied to many areas of my life, whether I was trying to eat … Read more
Think back for a moment to a goal you’ve set for yourself over the past few months. Maybe it’s that New Year’s resolution to lose 20 pounds or your goal to save money so you can take a trip or complete some of your other goals this summer. No matter what your recent goal was, … Read more