Personal Growth

Kids say “wow” a lot. They are surprised by life, over and over. Spend a day with a child and pay attention to how often they are amazed at the little things they hear, see, and experience. Kids are learning and growing every day, and often having new encounters. The childhood wonder is innocent and…

Always playing it “safe” might feel like the comfortable thing to do. But if you aren’t putting something at risk, then you aren’t going to grow. Life is a roller coaster with inevitable ups and downs, and you must be willing to embrace the ride and take risks along the way. When you are putting…

In Greek Mythology, Sisyphus was punished. The gods were angry with him, forcing him to push a huge boulder up a hill. He would complete the task, only to have the boulder roll back down at the end of the day. Over and over again… repeating this for eternity. Sisyphus spent his days in painful,…

Once these needs are met, then a person can turn their focus to their inner self, including esteem and self-actualization. How Survival Is Different in Our Modern World Hundreds of years ago, survival meant hunting, farming, and building shelter for the family. Even though physiological and safety elements are still necessary, we have a different…

How do you choose priorities to build your career and move the needle forward? There are endless opportunities and distractions, making it challenging to know the best ways to use your time and focus your efforts. Taking a stand helps you refine your action steps and can mitigate risk at the same time. When you…

From the moment the alarm clock goes off in the morning, it could mean that you are breaking a promise before you even get out of bed. “What promise?!” You might be asking. How can you break a promise before the day has started? Promises can be both big and small. Setting an alarm means…

While it might seem easy to assume that your perception is reality, the truth is that it takes practice to discern the differences between perception and reality. Just because a person perceives something in a certain way doesn’t mean there are concrete facts to back up that perception. Reality = Fact-Based Approach I am a…

If you want to advance your career, it means forming new skill sets and stepping into different roles and tasks. Being in a business setting not only requires a lot of dedication and training, but the mindset undeniably impacts overall results. Developing Characteristics to Boost Your Success What characteristics and traits will contribute to your…

One day at a conference, in the middle of a captivating presentation, a commotion out in the hallway stole the attention of nearly everyone in the room. The speaker paused and said: “I don’t mind the noise. You know, if you are going to have a baby, you’d better not mind the noise.” There is…

Did you know that genetics play a major role in your happiness? It has been suggested that 50% of a person’s happiness is determined by genetics… you were born that way! On the other hand, many people are surprised to learn that only about 10% of happiness is determined by life conditions and circumstances. Finding…