We talk about finding your purpose. Why? For a sense of direction and because we all begin to realize that our time here is short and what’s the meaning of life if not to discover our purpose. But it’s easy to follow the path of a “false purpose” which is the illusion of your purpose.... Continue Reading →
Resiliency
If you are breathing oxygen then you have experienced adversity. Death or loss of a loved one, mental illness, job loss, car accident, bankruptcy, divorce, physical illness among many others tough times life throws at you. Everyone faces adversity more than once in their lifespan. Research shows that people who engage in intentional resiliency strategies... Continue Reading →
Why Does This Always Happen?
Have you ever wondered why certain events happen to you and not others? Have you ever wondered why you have a premonition about an event before it happens and it happens exactly as you thought? I’m constantly reminded of the statement we manifest what we believe to be true. I see examples of this statement on... Continue Reading →
Rule #2
You're not worth it, you must be perfect and make no mistakes, you should worry what everyone thinks, you aren't enough? Would you throw these jabs at someone you care for? No, you wouldn't say those things. Negative self-talk is like putting on boxing gloves and hitting yourself in the gut over and over... Continue Reading →
Creativity
CREATIVITY - Radical Solutions to Everyday Problems “making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, that’s creativity.” - Charles Mingus For the first time, research shows that American creativity is declining. A recent IBM poll of 1,500 CEOs identified... Continue Reading →
Be A Man!
Many men face major health risks that just aren't talked about enough. Of course we talk about heart disease, diabetes, stroke but what about low testosterone, prostate cancer, yearly rectal exams and erectile quality? These are unique issues that men face, especially as they age. Men are less likely to follow the 'annual visit recommendation'... Continue Reading →
No Excuses
In the movie Freedom Writers, there is this quote, "I don't want excuses. I know what you're up against. We're all up against something." Braveheart said, "If it's worth it, fight for it." A favorite of mine from Dead Poet's Society, "Carpe' Diem; seize the day." But one quote that really stuck with me was in The Pursuit... Continue Reading →
Rock Your Career Like a Boss!
Getting your body strong can translate to more than physical health. Researchers have found that people with a regular exercise regimen also have more ambition in their professional life. Several theories explain why that Monday-Wednesday-Friday 5:00 a.m. spin class or that after work yoga group, can help you succeed in your job-related goals. Without a... Continue Reading →
The Power of Focus
What pulls at your attention? People are not born with the power of attention. To gain this ability you need to devote time and effort to train it, just like any other ability. What happens if you wake up in the morning and think about the miserable things you need to do later in the... Continue Reading →
