Day One Hundred Seven of 365 – People Do Create Good Lives, Part 1
I believe that People Do Create Good Lives and do so as they firmly focus on their dreams and follow the paths of possibility set before them! I also believe that these paths are open to all of us and not just a select few! I believe that the power of creation lies within each […]
Day One Hundred Five of 365 – Life Can Be Good, Part 1
I have been writing and will continue for the several days, to write about Nine Steps to Success. I have already outlined Four Givens in life that point to realities all of us experience. The operative idea related to facing these Four Givens is found in the ways in which we face them. Instead of […]
Day One Hundred Three of 365 – Life Goes On!
Yesterday I offered a perspective on what happens when we struggle in life. Sometimes in the process, Lives Are Shattered! That is one of the Four Givens about which I have been writing. Today, I want to present the third of the Four Givens and the third of nine Keys to Success mentioned in the […]
Day One Hundred Two of 365 – Lives Are Shattered!
In yesterday’s post, I introduced you to the first of what I call the “Four Givens” – life experiences that are natural to us all. These experiences tend to bog us down and potentially derail our progress through life. These experiences often create challenges that demand we take action that may be outside our comfort […]
Day One Hundred One of 365 – “Life is a Struggle!”
As promised yesterday, I will detail each of the Nine Steps to Success outlined in Day 100 over the next nine days. The very first “Given” in life is that Life is a Struggle. Life is a struggle . . . period! Many in our world today treat struggle as if it were a “four-letter-word” […]
Day One Hundred of 365 – Nine Keys to Success!
Today marks a milestone of sorts in my personal writing challenge. I have reached the first 100 days of writing and I’m excited! I haven’t missed a day! Woo! Hoo! Seriously, this has proven to be an extremely satisfying experience! I have learned much about myself and those who venture into this bald headed brain. […]
Day Ninety-Nine of 365 – Outside the Box!
Outside the Box! For far too long we have held “thinking outside the box” as the standard for innovation; the standard for creativity; the standard of being a “mover & shaker!” What if it isn’t? When we “think outside the box,” where are we? Think about it before you answer . . . That’s right, […]
Day Ninety-Six of 365 – The Meaning of SOS In Today’s World!
Traditional meanings of letter grouping, SOS range from “Save our Ship” to “Save our Souls.” The imlications are clear regardless of the meaning you choose to associate with this letter grouping. I am taking part in a Learning and the Brain Conference today. During one of the sessions dealing with Resiliency, the presenter added another […]
Day Ninety-Six of 365 – The Best Advice
When visiting with students or clients in private practice, I often ask, “What is the single best piece of advice you’ve received?” I’m fascinated by the responses and quite frequently add some of those responses to my growing list of “Best Advice.” Advice generally comes from individuals – family, friends, colleagues, mentors, counselors, etc. It […]
Day Ninety-Three of 365 – The Power of Our Face!
The power of our face! Did you know that you possess incredible power in your face? I’m serious! One simple act using your face can: Lower your blood pressure Boost your immune system Improve your mood Reduce stress Attract others to you Make you feel more successful Retrain your brain for more positive thinking patterns […]