Most people, especially those with a doer personality, strive for achievement and a sense of accomplishment. Long-term goals are the blueprint for helping us achieve these outcomes. Long-term goals are your vision for the future. They are your definition of success in life. A long-term goal can be as practical as saving up money for … Read more
If you step back and look at your life, do you see patterns? You may feel like you’re living your life on repeat if you stop to look at your relationships with other people, your financial habits, your work ethic, and any other area of your life that you’ve been trying to improve for what … Read more
It’s simple to set goals. In fact, you’ve probably been setting goals for a lot longer than you may remember. Maybe you thought, “Ok, THIS summer I’ll build the confidence to jump off the high dive.” Or, “I’m going to join a sports team next year.” I’ll tell you one goal I would set for … Read more
Most people accept that the world is not a meritocracy. You can have the best credentials and resume in the world and (1) not make partner, (2) not get that promotion, and (3) not even get your foot in the door. It happens routinely, and most of the time we accept it as a result … Read more
Have you ever struggled to learn something new? People of all ages often have difficulties with learning new things. Everyone has memories of struggling in school over their least favorite subjects, but academic struggles are definitely not the end of the road. Even many adults routinely struggle to pick up new skills at their jobs … Read more
Let’s say you tried out a new recipe for some friends coming over. …And let’s say it didn’t go very well. Would you be embarrassed and upset? Or can you bounce back in the face of failure relatively quickly? Your response to situations like these indicates whether you have a growthor a fixed mindset. We have … Read more
At the end of your workday, do you ever feel like you could’ve done more? Maybe written more words. Completed more tasks. Or simply just did more work. And does it leave you feeling a little… incomplete? Like you’ve wasted your day? …Sound familiar? Well, it doesn’t have to be this way. You can leave … Read more
In today’s fast-paced world, it can be difficult to balance your personal and professional life and maintain peak performance in both areas. If this sounds like you, it’s time to explore “The Power of Full Engagement,” a transformative book by James E. Loehr and Tony Schwartz. The authors draw from their extensive experience working with … Read more
Guess what? I’m already applauding your efforts. If you’ve clicked on this article, it means you’ve already taken the first step to overcoming an obstacle in your life. You’ve identified that there is an issue and you’re being proactive in finding a solution. Good job. Now, let’s back up a little. Setting goals is step … Read more
“All or nothing” thinking, which is also referred to as “black and white” thinking or false dichotomy, refers to the tendency that people have to think and speak in extremes. Consider these absolute words that people often say: always, never, perfect, complete, impossible, identical, ruined, can’t, everybody… Have you said any of those words today? … Read more