How to Work Smarter, Not Harder by Letting Go of the Past You might be thinking... What does working smarter have to do with letting go of the past? The truth is that once we let go of things from our childhood and leading up to the present moment, we release the fears and limiting beliefs that have no relevance to what we will be able to achieve in the future. Think about your experiences and beliefs with the concept of 'work smarter, not harder' and letting go of the past. Stick with … [Read more...]
If Only I Had Known
If Only I Had Known... If only I'd known that writing every day, or at least with some regularity was all I needed to get started as a writer. All that plotting and planning and reading and thinking... without taking much action took me further into the abyss. If only I'd known what my writing could have led to, I would have released my characters and story ideas for the world to see, and learn by doing instead of overthinking and judging myself so harshly. But now that I do know, there … [Read more...]
Breaking Bad Habits for Positive Change
Breaking Bad Habits: A Practical Guide To Positive Change Why is it so difficult to overcome bad habits when we know we may harm ourselves or others? For example, we know about the health risks associated with smoking cigarettes, drinking alcohol excessively, and overeating. Breaking bad habits can be achieved, but first we must understand more about why we continue to hold on to these habits when we know better. Our families, friends, and others are impacted by secondhand smoke and the … [Read more...]
Discover What Inspires You
Discover What Inspires You and Change Your Life Are you often inspired? I once took a train trip across Canada and found that I was inspired to write poetry and daydream about the life I wanted to create for myself. When you discover what inspires you there is no limit to what you will achieve. 6 Quotes to Inspire Your Morning Routine You've probably toyed with the idea already. You've heard there are better ways to start your day and even considered how you might become more intentional … [Read more...]
Daily Routines and Habits As Practices for Success
Daily Routines and Habits to Boost Your Productivity Many of the things you do each day to reach your goals can be achieved by creating small routines or daily habits that you perform primarily without thinking about it each day. By making your actions routine and, more importantly, a habit, you’ll get more done and not feel like you’re always working. Think of your daily routines and habits as a way to enhance your life and business. Get Hydrated – Start each day with a couple of cups of … [Read more...]
The Power of a Healthy Imagination
The Power of a Healthy Imagination Cannot Be Understated! You might have heard that a healthy imagination is good for many aspects of your life. However, you may be confused as to what a "healthy imagination" means exactly. Here are a few characteristics and details of the power of a healthy imagination and how it can affect your life. You Don’t Need Constant Stimulation Do you get bored the minute you turn the TV off? Can you not bear the thought of sitting in the doctor’s office without … [Read more...]
Manifestation and Limiting Beliefs
Manifestation and Limiting Beliefs What is stopping you from getting what you want? You often have the feeling that everybody else can just manifest their desires. But when you try, you do everything by the book. And nothing manifests. Why? Because manifestation and limiting beliefs go hand in hand. Chances are that like most people, you have limiting beliefs that block successful manifestation. A limiting belief is a thought or state of mind that you think is the absolute truth and … [Read more...]
Inspired Motivation at a Moment’s Notice
Generate Motivation At A Moment's Notice by Flipping the Switch Motivation On? What do we mean when we say "flipping the switch" anyway? The Urban Dictionary defines it as a sudden or drastic change of heart. Here, I'm talking about it as it relates to inspired motivation at a moment's notice. We are all unmotivated sometimes. We all procrastinate getting started on a new project or task we don't enjoy doing. But often in life, we don't have a choice - we must get certain things done. These … [Read more...]
The Infinity Pool
All summer long I had worked as a babysitter to save money, and whenever I was asked to help mow a lawn or some other chores that would bring in more money I said yes. I even scraped barnacles off wooden boats and that paid the most, even though my knuckles would be bloody and the pain lasted for days. In those days, the infinity pool wasn't even a gleam in anyone's eye. Very few people had their own swimming pool of any kind. Right before Labor Day I had gathered all of the coins and bills … [Read more...]
A Decade Older and Worlds Apart
A Decade Older and Worlds Apart When my mother and I moved from Los Angeles to Miami, I was not happy and overall nonplussed by this disruption to my life. The four-day trip on the train was fun and would have been more so if it had been round trip. I was almost twelve and finishing the 6th grade, and the thought of making new friends for a month and then heading off to junior high school without knowing anyone was not a concept I wanted to embrace. It was no secret that I was less than … [Read more...]