"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...
"Intuition is a very powerful thing, more powerful than intellect." – Steve Jobs
Learning to listen to and trust your intuition offers numerous benefits, including improved decision making, greater self-confidence, and alignment with your authentic self. It helps reduce stress and...
“Realize deeply that the present moment is all you have. Make the NOW the primary focus of your life.” – Eckhart Tolle
Have you ever found yourself doing something enjoyable, yet your mind was miles away? Maybe you were getting a relaxing massage, but instead of savoring...
“What you tell yourself every day will either lift you up or tear you down.” - Unknown
What words do you say to yourself over and over? Are they kind and encouraging, or are they critical and self-defeating? Our thoughts have tremendous power. They shape our emotions,...
"Unexpressed emotions will never die. They are buried alive and will come forth later in uglier ways."
– Sigmund Freud
Emotions are a fundamental part of the human experience. They shape our interactions with the world, guide decision-making, and influence how we connect with...
"To make mistakes is human; to stumble is commonplace; to be able to laugh at yourself is maturity." – William Arthur Ward
Have you done something embarrassing recently? If not, I bet you can quickly recall an embarrassing moment or two! We’ve all been there – whether...
“The best way to have a good idea is to have a lot of ideas.” – Linus Pauling
Feeling creatively blocked or out of ideas? We’ve all been there – whether it’s deciding what to cook for dinner, figuring out your next project, or brainstorming ways to...
"The only people who get upset about you setting boundaries are the ones who were benefiting from you having none." – Unknown
Do you have clearly defined boundaries? Setting boundaries means establishing clear limits on what you will accept from others and how you expect to be...