We all tend to go overboard at the holidays. Christmas brings out this need to impress and surpass the Joneses’. Most people seem to covet all the newest and snazziest stuff, often doing irreparable harm to their wallets. What did we do in days of yore when necessity over-ruled glitzy? In the first half of … More Re-Gifting : Just Do It
We have written often about important it is for your business to have a vision statement, but it is just important for you to have a personal vision statement for a guide. Often personal statements are done in the form of Vision Boards. As you read through magazines, or the mail, cut out pictures of … More Live Your Ideal Life
Listening to the radio today I was reminded of the special times we had around the dinner table. Fifty years ago we didn’t have the type of distractions we have today. Now there are so many people don’t know what the kitchen table is. Even though we were all busy with other activities, like … More Our Kitchen Table
It has happened to all of us. I am at a loss as to what to write. My life has not been my own lately. What do you do to cope when your world is conspiring to keep you from moving forward? Some people choose to curl up in a ball and hide. Others succumb to … More Coping with Chaos
It is about this time of year that we start evaluating what happened this year; what was good, what was bad, what should be changed in the upcoming 12 months. Typically, we only look at the highlights instead of really putting some concentrated thought into the whole year. This usually leads us to making “New … More It’s That Time Again – Annual Evaluations – Success Analysis
In our last issue we discussed the value of assessing your Core Values. This can be a very powerful exercise; just the exercise itself will give you amazing insights into your thinking processes. The next step in building your foundation is to determine your reasons for doing what you do. Your actions are defined by … More Why Do You Do What You Do? – Your Mission
A goal is a dream with a deadline Do you have a good map for your future? Whether you are assessing your business or personal relationships; truly understanding your core values is the basis for your map. It is critical that your Core values be written and reviewed on a regular basis. Keeping them in … More What Do You Know About Yourself? – Core Values
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