The image we see of ourselves in the mirror is not necessarily the image that other people see when they look at you. That does not mean your perspective is wrong but may show why others are not so quick to jump on your bandwagon.
Working your way towards a goal is hard, and you will face plenty of setbacks that will make you question you desire to proceed. You need to find ways to keep proceeding.
I am having a hard time with coaching clients trying to get them just to get started. In this podcast I share my frustration with them, and my similar frustration with myself.
The best way to ensure you can receive positive tiding your way when you are at your lowest is to add positivity to all those around you at times of sadness and joy.
There is a reason why the proper implementation of a personal cheat day works so well with elite athletes on very restrictive diets. And it should work just as well for you, assuming you understand the art and the science behind the activity of eating bad meals when you should not.
Another simple reference to self-care and thinking about one’s self first. And yes, another way to use the airplane oxygen mask analogy.
If your return on investment isn't moving you, it is not moving them either.
It is easy to show a good face when you are on the winning side. It is extremely important to show a good face when you are on the losing side.
I'm having a difficult time being positive with the current real struggles I am working through in my life. You may be having issues yourself with the struggles you have in your life. Most of it comes down to 'trusting the process,' even when that seems to be the source of your pain.
While the phrase is meant to motivate you to focus on the tasks that move things forward, don't feel bad when you see the need for increased focus on setup and preparatory activities.
All projects need a little time away to evaluate and assess. And you need a little time away to deal with 'life stuff.' Stop forcing yourself to work your projects from pillar to post.
You can say a lot with just a few words. You can explain a complicated subject with very simple language. The delivery of a message is not based on the sheer number of words used, but by the words that are used in the communication.
There is bound to be something you do that is an inherent part of your personality that not only annoys people but impedes their ability to get things done. Do you know what it is?
People who are fearful of driving will impede their own progress by 'stopping at green lights.' People who are fearful of the unknown consequences of taking action have similar fears.
In a world that is crying out for more compassion, how much love are you giving to others? How much love are you giving to yourself?
You know you have real grievances and you need to get them out of your system in a controlled matter. Schedule your time to create an 'anger vacation' to deal with these grievances.
You can always trace the current unfavorable situation you are into strings of bad decisions, questionable decisions, and market conditions beyond your own control.
When a conflict is brewing and your adversary is giving you a way out that leads to de-escalation, don’t eagerly take the path of escalation.
Your need to sit with the cool kids limits your vision. You can't see the people standing behind you that already got your back.
It has been a trying few weeks trying to get back on my feet and establish my new identity. But I got this and got your back in whatever is holding you down.
There is no such thing as a caste system in the civilized free world. And while there may be others that are doing better or worse than you, no one deserves better or worse than you.
Lack of preparation is not an excuse to keep you from getting started when you know you are swimming in information and background on what you need to do.
Advice on the need to forgive may be a cop-out to an easy message. It is an easy message that is extremely hard to follow through with,
The rope around the baby elephant's leg may be a maxim that is well past its time, but the point is still valid. And you may be playing the part of both the baby elephant and the trainer looking to limit its movement.
A person who can harness the power of generosity, the virtue of giving good things to others freely and abundantly, can do great things.
Billionaire Robert Smith recently gifted the Morehouse College Graduating Class of Spring 2019 with a pledge to pay off all their student loans. The odds are against you receiving a similar gift from a random benefactor, and the sooner you come to terms with that, the sooner you will get on to doing the great things you are destined to do. And maybe being a benefactor to others.
We want to brag on our accomplishments, and often have earned that right. But there are points to be made for putting more effort into remaining humble, even when we are expected to brag.
How a week of hearing the Tony rich Project on SiriusXM radio rehashed a break-up and allow me to empathize with people who are worried about triggers.
Politics does make strange bedfellows, and you can get plenty of good input and actionable tasks done with help from the most unlikely stories.
By default, you use more negative words when talking to yourself, in your head or out loud. Changing the language of your internal speech can literally change the direction of your life.
