Decide right now that you are going to start making every moment of your life count by doing what is important to you with those who are most important in your life. Do the most important things first. When you are planning your schedule, how do you decide what is the most important priority, next
Things happen for a reason and we get through them as best we can. Hopefully, we learn from everything that happens. We are who we are because of all that has gone before and all of the choices we have made. We made the best of things as they were, with the knowledge and skills
Routines keep us in our comfort zones. You have to be willing to step out of your comfort zone and do something differently every day so that you become comfortable with change and adaptable to changing circumstances. Consider being more flexible. Get into the habit of doing some things on the spur of the moment,
A while back, I spoke at a series of women's conferences with my friend, Dr. Kimberly Ventus-Darks. Each day she started the conference with the sentence, "If you always do what you always did... You'll always get what you always got." Think about that! If you want something that you've never had; if you want to
In this day and age, it is absolutely essential we become problem solvers. Problem identifiers are a dime a dozen. Anyone can go around pointing out problems. On the other hand, problem solvers are worth their weight in gold. Far too few people spend their time and use their minds looking for solutions. Problems give
Every night when you lay your head on your pillow, say thank you for at least two things in your life for which you are grateful. On those sometimes difficult nights when you are laying there thinking about all the things you didn't get done, you still need to do, you could have said, you
Passion comes when we believe in something, when our purpose is clear. Passion is the fuel that drives us to accomplish our goals. If your tank is full of passion, you are going to go a long way. What gets you excited? What do you love? What do you feel strongly about in
Luck does not come from the rabbit's foot in your pocket or wearing your "lucky suit" to the job interview. Luck is a state of mind. It isn't the suit that is lucky, it is the way you feel about yourself when you are wearing it. Chances are the color of the suit looks good
Someone asked me recently how I get so much done. My secret is simply this: Small steps. Most projects are too big or at least they appear too big and can be overwhelming so break them down into smaller parts and do one part at a time. Do that part well.
You have a right and even a responsibility to be happy. Happiness is a state of mind. Many people let life pass them by because they choose to be unhappy. They sit around complaining, worrying, procrastinating, and gossiping about other people instead of making the most of every day. They talk about the past and
