Adversity -- no one wants it, but we all get it. Last week, I talked about adversity testing our strength. And, this year tested our strength more than any other. The vital characteristic that needs to be coupled with adversity is resiliency. We have no control over how long the trials and tribulations of this … Continue reading Resiliency

Adversity -- no one wants it, but we all get it. This year has been really great at teaching us lessons in dealing with adversity. The year has been difficult from the start, and as soon as we start to feel a little comfort in what we are doing and how things are going, change … Continue reading Adversity

I watched this: Adam Grant TEDTalk this week and saw a version of the image below. (I like the wording in the image below a little better than the image Adam shared.) Adam Grant states in the video that “self-doubt is paralyzing, it causes you to freeze.” He goes on to tell us, “The key … Continue reading The Process

Be aware of your thoughts and words.Be aware of adversity and its purpose. Be aware of what is in your control and what is not. Be aware of your emotional response.Be aware that our mind gravitates toward the negatives.Be aware of the practice needed to achieve what you want. This week, as I continue to delve into … Continue reading Be aware of the practice needed to achieve what you want

Be aware of your thoughts and words.Be aware of adversity and its purpose. Be aware of what is in your control and what is not. Be aware of your emotional response.Be aware that our mind gravitates toward the negative.Be aware of the practice needed to achieve what you want. This week, as I continue to delve into … Continue reading Be Aware that Our Mind Gravitates Toward the Negative

Be aware of your thoughts and words.Be aware of adversity and its purpose. Be aware of what is in your control and what is not. Be aware of your emotional response.Be aware that our mind gravitates toward the negatives.Be aware of the practice needed to achieve what you want. This week, as I continue to delve into … Continue reading Be Aware of Your Emotional Response

Be aware of your thoughts and words.Be aware of adversity and its purpose. Be aware of what is in your control and what is not. Be aware of your emotional response.Be aware that our mind gravitates toward the negatives.Be aware of the practice needed to achieve what you want. This week, as I continue to delve into … Continue reading Awareness of What is in Your Control

Be aware of your thoughts and words.Be aware of adversity and its purpose. Be aware of what is in your control and what is not. Be aware of your emotional response.Be aware that our mind gravitates toward the negatives.Be aware of the practice needed to achieve what you want. As I continue to delve into six awarenesses … Continue reading Be Aware of Adversity and Its Purpose

I had interesting feedback from last week’s post about six key components to bring awareness to our lives. With some of the questions and responses, I wanted to go a little more in-depth to each of the six ideas I shared last week. The six awarenesses were: Be aware of your thoughts and words.Be aware … Continue reading Awareness of Thoughts and Words

I wanted to extend my thoughts from last week about awareness. As we work toward achieving things in our lives, the strategies or tactics we put into place are not as important as the underlying principles that help us stick with something and work towards what we want. Below are a few things that I … Continue reading Awareness, Part II