“Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” - Aristotle
When you think of self-discipline, do you picture strict routines and relentless effort? While discipline is often associated with rigidity, it doesn’t have to feel like a heavy burden. As Aristotle reminds us,...
“A bend in the road is not the end of the road… unless you fail to make the turn.” – Helen Keller
Disappointment is a natural part of life – an inevitable companion on our journey. It often arises when things don’t turn out the way we’d...
“Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.” – Henry Ford
What comes to mind when you hear the word “failure”? It’s often defined as the inability to achieve a desired outcome, goal, or expectation. Failure can...
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” – C.S. Lewis
The start of a new year is an opportunity to begin with a clean slate and write a new story. Even though it’s just another date on the calendar,...
"Action is the foundational key to all success." – Pablo Picasso
Welcome to Part 3 of my Design Your Year series! In this four-part framework we’re focusing on creating your best year yet. In Part 1, we reviewed and reflected on the past 12 months. In Part 2, we identified...
"Energy flows where attention goes." – Tony Robbins
Welcome to Part 3 of my Design Your Year series! In this four-part framework we’re focusing on creating your best year yet. In Part 1, we reviewed and reflected on the past 12 months. In Part 2, we identified our goals to...
"Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible." – Tony Robbins
Welcome back to Part 2 of my Design Your Year series! In this four-part framework we’re focusing on intentionally creating your best year yet.
In Part 1, we reviewed and reflected on the past...
"Study the past if you would define the future." – Confucius
Are you ready to approach the next 12 months with intention and purpose? This post is the first of four in my Design Your Year framework for goal setting, designed to help you create a vision for your best year yet.
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"An hour of planning can save you 10 hours of doing." – Dale Carnegie
Planning ahead offers numerous benefits, including greater clarity, enhanced productivity, and reduced stress. However, many avoid planning due to fears of failure, perfectionism, or feeling overwhelmed, as it requires...
"Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all others." – Cicero
Practicing gratitude can be a powerful remedy for common struggles like complaining, comparing, and feeling dissatisfied. A consistent gratitude practice can positively transform many areas of life,...
"No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another." – Charles Dickens
We tend to feel most useful when we engage in activities that align with our values, utilize our strengths and contribute positively to those around us. Whether it’s through parenting,...
"The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate." – Oprah Winfrey
Celebrations are about recognizing and appreciating the moments that bring joy and significance to our lives. They can mark events like birthdays and holidays, recognize achievements...