Starting a new business is not for the faint-hearted. When you decide to start a business, you should be aware that it takes a tremendous amount of your time and energy. This is where goal setting will help you over the obstacles you will face. . . . >>> READ MORE

The computer age was supposed to make our lives easier and leave more time for leisure pursuits. Wrong. What has happened is that our lives have become overwhelmed with work and personal demands. We now have actually less time than before for family and personal pursuits outside of work.. . . >>> READ MORE

When working toward a challenging goal in your life, such as weight loss, ending a bad habit, or getting a promotion at work, sometimes you can become overwhelmed with negative thoughts. These negative thoughts and ideas can keep you from ever achieving your goals. However, if you take the time to learn more about positive thinking, and implement positive thinking techniques, you can have a much easier time reaching your goals. . . . >>> READ MORE

Sometimes it really is easy to get motivated if you just know the simple things to do.  I have those days where nothing seems to add zip to my step and I feel like I have lost all of my energy.  Where did the enthusiasm go suddenly?  Here are some really easy tips that help me get my groove back.  Try these and see what happens!. . . >>> READ MORE

On occasion, I have found it useful to take a look at my accomplishments and examine my strengths.  I have to ask myself whether I have been pushing myself as hard as I could or have I been a major slacker?  Maybe I need to step out of my comfort zone and set my sights on the bigger dreams.  Enough of the self-doubt that holds me back!. . . >>> READ MORE

I have been doing this online thing for about a year now.  I started writing from the heart for the first time.  I mean really writing and I believe I have certainly found my passion in life.  I used to think I wanted to write a novel.  You have probably read something and thought to yourself "I could do that!"  I didn't realize that what I wanted to do was to share from my heart.  I want to share what I know keeps me going in order to help others find their true path while trying to stay on mine.  . . . >>> READ MORE

I've let things get piled up lately and have been neglectful in posting here.  It doesn't mean I haven't been busy.  It's just that I found myself feeling a little overwhelmed with all the things I want to do and all the things I need to do.  I realized I needed a little refresher on goal setting and I'll share them here.  These are things that have worked for me in the past and that I need to put back into practice now!. . . >>> READ MORE

We all have a little trouble focusing so we can get tasks accomplished.  Sometimes you just don't know where to start.  I have had so many things to do the past couple of weeks that I felt like I was just standing still.  If you don’t have the follow-through to see your projects to completion, then it’s high time we both stop and take some time creating goals. Here are specific steps that have helped me in the past and that you can take to set smart goals that are achievable.  . . . >>> READ MORE

          Many of us struggle to realize our true potential.  It is difficult when you can't see the bigger picture for your life and don't feel especially motivated.  This happens for a lot of reasons, but most of the time it is because of something taught to you as a child or because of your own defeating self-talk.  A long time ago someone put you down because of your dreams and you just took over for them.  Now it is a struggle to see the possibilities for improving your life. 

You know people who are always taking action on their ideas.  They seem to have an unlimited supply of fire and determination and appear to have everything together.  You know something?  You have it within you to be just as powerful and then some.  No matter what the achievements are to date, even those over achievers have the power to do even more than they have done so far.  Everyone underestimates the true potential they have for this life.  Humans are naturally cautious so don't always test the limits and we accept that we have already reached our potential.  . . . >>> READ MORE