“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 take many forms: missing a project deadline, not ...

"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 confrontin...

"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, offering pro...

"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, supporting loved ones, a...

"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 and mileston...

"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 anxiety by provi...

“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 it, you were focused on al...

“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, influence our actions, and u...

"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 others.  Emotions hel...

"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 it’s saying the wrong thing i...

“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 attract new customers.  When inspiration seems fa...