Are You Growing or Dying?

Every minute of the day, your body, mind, and spirit are in a continual state of growing or dying. You are either expanding or contracting.

On the surface, there are two choices:

1) You choose to expand and make your life and world-view bigger, brighter, and better. You decide to grow wiser, more content, and happier.

2) You choose or accept and contract. Everything gets smaller, dimmer, and less satisfying.

If you dig deeper, you will find your choice is more of a combination of the two. In turbulent times and good times.

The secret is to get rid of anything that doesn’t serve you and replace it with everything that does - at the same time.

Yin and Yang.

Open your eyes. Explore the good possibilities in life. Ignore everything that is holding you back. Go for your dreams.

Are You Growing or Dying?

Every minute of the day, your body, mind, and spirit are in a continual state of growing or dying. You are either expanding or contracting.

On the surface, there are two choices:

1) You choose to expand and make your life and world-view bigger, brighter, and better. You decide to grow wiser, more content, and happier.

2) You choose or accept and contract. Everything gets smaller, dimmer, and less satisfying.

If you dig deeper, you will find your choice is more of a combination of the two. In turbulent times and good times.

The secret is to get rid of anything that doesn’t serve you and replace it with everything that does - at the same time.

Yin and Yang.

Open your eyes. Explore the good possibilities in life. Ignore everything that is holding you back. Go for your dreams.

Choosing To Thrive

Thriving in chaos is something we hear a lot about these days. Few words hold power to ignite fear, excite hope, and get you to click a link like thrive and chaos.

It's time to release yourself from all of that external drama.

As a human, you have something magical inside. It will allow you to ground yourself, stay steady, and move forward.

You can choose how you feel, chart your path, and take any action you desire.

When you were born, you were hard wired to go beyond surviving. You were pre-programmed with the desire to thrive - no matter what is going on around you.

Is it time to break from dramatic distractions and release yourself?

Have you made the decision not to settle for less than your dreams?

Are you ready to empower yourself, breakthrough any obstacle, and create your reality?

Listen to yourself, trust your thoughts, and take massive imperfect action. Happiness is yours for the taking.

Plugging Into Simple

A couple of days ago, I called a friend in Connecticut. I wanted to catch up and see if we could solve the problems of the world over the course of a phone call.

When he picked up the phone, I asked what he was doing to save the world?

Yes, I was somewhat joking, but his answer didn’t surprise me.

“I only watch 20-minutes of news a day - enough to stay in touch. I write, get my work done, and help my kids with school. In general, I’m doing everything I can to stay grounded. You’re lucky I picked up the phone. How about you?”

I told him that he was lucky that I decided to call in the first place. I’m doing the same - except that I’m playing with my dogs and not kids. I refuse to get on the crazy carousel that most folks are riding right now.

I don’t think we saved the world, but we are saving ourselves and each other.

In this crazy plugged in and agenda-driven world, make sure that you plug into the simple joys of life. It’s good for you.

Plugging Into Simple

A couple of days ago, I called a friend in Connecticut. I wanted to catch up and see if we could solve the problems of the world over the course of a phone call.

When he picked up the phone, I asked what he was doing to save the world?

Yes, I was somewhat joking, but his answer didn’t surprise me.

“I only watch 20-minutes of news a day - enough to stay in touch. I write, get my work done, and help my kids with school. In general, I’m doing everything I can to stay grounded. You’re lucky I picked up the phone. How about you?”

I told him that he was lucky that I decided to call in the first place. I’m doing the same - except that I’m playing with my dogs and not kids. I refuse to get on the crazy carousel that most folks are riding right now.

I don’t think we saved the world, but we are saving ourselves and each other.

In this crazy plugged in and agenda-driven world, make sure that you plug into the simple joys of life. It’s good for you.

Reducing Your Stress By Increasing Your Hope

Unless you are living in a cave, you may have more Stress and less Hope in your life today than you did a short time ago. Pandemics can do that. So can life.

Over the years, I’ve learned that stress is usually a result of fear.

Feeling Stress of never getting off the hamster wheel.

Feeling Stress fear from uncertainty.

Feeling Stress from a lack of adequate information.

It doesn’t matter where your fear originates. The solution is re-framing your mindset to see things as they are. When you can do that, you can see things are that can be.

Having a re-frame mindset will allow you to create Hope, reduce Stress, and become unstoppable.

Time To Reinvent Your Life?

The past months have created a massive disruption in our lives. Why not taking advantage of the journey back to normal and switch things up?

Whether you want a few tweaks or total reinvention - the process is the same:

1) You must first acknowledge something needs changing. Listen to your gut.

2) Be honest. Your inner thoughts and feelings are real. They are telling you what you desire. Honor them. 

3) Clearly understand WHY you want to reinvent. It creates excitement the power that will move you forward.

4) Ask yourself, "What ONE thing can I do, or NOT do, that will have the most significant and immediate impact on my life?" 

5) Set an initial sprint goal of at least 90 days.

6) Define what actions you will take to drive your goal and take action daily.

Sometimes you must start a journey without knowing your destination. Begin with what you know. Explore the possibilities until you discover your path.

Time To Reinvent Your Life?

The past months have created a massive disruption in our lives. Why not taking advantage of the journey back to normal and switch things up?

Whether you want a few tweaks or total reinvention - the process is the same:

1) You must first acknowledge something needs changing. Listen to your gut.

2) Be honest. Your inner thoughts and feelings are real. They are telling you what you desire. Honor them. 

3) Clearly understand WHY you want to reinvent. It creates excitement the power that will move you forward.

4) Ask yourself, "What ONE thing can I do, or NOT do, that will have the most significant and immediate impact on my life?" 

5) Set an initial sprint goal of at least 90 days.

6) Define what actions you will take to drive your goal and take action daily.

Sometimes you must start a journey without knowing your destination. Begin with what you know. Explore the possibilities until you discover your path.

Reducing Stress By Changing Influence

Did you know that Influence is causing stress in your day?

Your subconscious mind is listening. Opinions are forming. Thoughts are racing. Actions are happening, Usually without you knowing.

The dictionary defines Influence as; the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others.

We are all influenced by much news. Too many Netflix movies. Non-stop social media, and the most significant - too much time with ourselves. All are causing us to experience stress.

There is a quick way to reduce stress.

Cut off everything that is capturing your attention and filling your mind. Especially if it is with less than motivating thoughts.

When you cut negative, you reduce stress. That will leave time for positive thoughts and more fulfilling experiences.

In crazy times, being your own biggest influencer is a powerful stress-reducing tool.

Reducing Stress By Changing Influence

Did you know that Influence is causing stress in your day?

Your subconscious mind is listening. Opinions are forming. Thoughts are racing. Actions are happening, Usually without you knowing.

The dictionary defines Influence as; the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others.

We are all influenced by much news. Too many Netflix movies. Non-stop social media, and the most significant - too much time with ourselves. All are causing us to experience stress.

There is a quick way to reduce stress.

Cut off everything that is capturing your attention and filling your mind. Especially if it is with less than motivating thoughts.

When you cut negative, you reduce stress. That will leave time for positive thoughts and more fulfilling experiences.

In crazy times, being your own biggest influencer is a powerful stress-reducing tool.