By Todd Smith
Improving your life one thing at a time
It’s no secret that we’re all about the little things that can positively influence and enrich our lives. One of the secrets of success is maintaining balanced health and overall wellness. When we feel better, we do better. Our modern...
Many writers and sociologists have referred to the era in which we live as the “age of entitlement.” People’s expectations of life have never been higher; therefore, disappointments have never been greater. How can we avoid being entitled? How can...
Today is Valentine’s Day, the day set apart to shower the special people in your life with all the love they deserve. If you’re scrambling to find that perfect way to demonstrate your affection beyond the usual heart-shaped cards or...
I’ve written before about how the path to success is uncomfortable. You have to move outside of the place where you’re comfortable to grow and be more than you are today. The more time you spend outside your comfort zone,...
What are some of the goals you’ve set over the last year? Being 100% honest, are you on track to achieve those goals? As you look over the last five years, what’s your track record for setting and achieving your...
Over the last 30 years I have made a list of more than 1000 little things that influence who we become, what we achieve, and how we are viewed by others. In reviewing this list I selected what I believe...
Authors: Todd and Joy Smith, Founders of Little Things Matter. We recently celebrated our 30th anniversary on a 10-day Mediterranean cruise. It was a real special time for us to enjoy each other and celebrate our life together. Of the...
One of life’s greatest tragedies is when people fall short of their potential because of self-limiting or imprisoning beliefs. These are negative statements you’ve said to yourself and repeated so many times you believe they are true. Examples include such...
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to get all the breaks? They have the perfect spouse, the rich parents, the ideal job or business, the big beautiful home, and the nice car. Everything seems to be going their...
While you may be reluctant or, even worse, scared to give a presentation in front of a group of people, it is one of life’s greatest personal growth experiences. When you have the opportunity to share your insights with a...
(http://www.littlethingsmatter.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2015/11/Leadership-image3-300x162.jpg)The leaders of the future will be those people who others want to follow because they are liked and respected, not because of their authority, title, ...
(http://www.littlethingsmatter.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2012/08/iStock_000005711173XSmall.jpg) One on the most misunderstood statements today is this: “Focus on your strengths and make your weaknesses irrelevant.” Every time I hear or read it, I cringe and think, “What if your weaknesses are relevant?” Excuses for Weaknesses Have you ever...
(http://www.littlethingsmatter.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2012/06/iStock_000016570201XSmall1.jpg)How would you like to increase the odds of achieving your goals? Whether you desire to lose weight, create financial independence, build a healthy marriage, or raise responsible children, the formula for achieving any goal is the same. Here are 10...
