Make a Difference

Make a Difference

By Mark QuinnHealth & FitnessMental HealthEducationSelf-Improvement
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Make a Difference episodes

  • The 2 Choices in Life

    LIfe really is made up of 2 choices:

    • A or B
    • Breath in or Breath out
    • Yes or No

    You have to do one or the other, but you can't stay here.

    So often fear stops us from making a choice but can we really stop?

    2 min
  • Dealing with Self Doubt

    “The only real conflict you will ever have in your life won’t be with others, but with yourself.” ― Shannon L. Alder

    Self doubt is normal and you have to believe that you can accomplish your goal or all the planning in the world may not help you achieve it.

    Listen in today's episode on how I changed the way I look for support to believe in my choices.

    2 min
  • Faced with a Mountain

    Today's quote for reflection is:

    “If you are faced with a mountain, you have several options. You can climb it and cross to the other side. You can go around it. You can dig under it. You can fly over it. You can blow it up. You can ignore it and pretend it’s not there. You can turn around and go back the way you came. Or you can stay on the mountain and make it your home.” ― Vera Nazarian, The Perpetual Calendar of Inspiration

    Vera's Website can be found at: http://www.veranazarian.com/

    I think that looking at challenges from different angles is important before making a choice. If you choose to walk around the mountain and examine everything from only the base, you are getting a one sided view of the situation vs looking at the view from the top.

    Have the courage to take the time to examine the possibilities and not just jump on the 1st choice that comes to your mind.

    1 min
  • 2020 Week 1 Reflection

    This week was the 1st week of the plan to be accountable to me.

    I have found it invigorating all the variations of discussions on social media and with others in my physical space.   I hope that this continues to be an upfront discussion  this week, and I plan to take it.  

    How did your week shape up for you?  Have to taken a moment to reflect and consider how you will approach the coming week as a result of the choices and reflection you made last week?  It is not too late!

    2 min
  • You Are Here to Make a Difference

    Today I am reflecting upon the fact that I am here to make a difference.

    I can choose what I wish to impact and even choosing nothing still is going to make a difference in people around me depending on the topic.

    Today I am going to reflect on how my actions impact those around me.

    1 min
  • Do Your Actions Reflect Your Goals?
    “You cannot continue on the same path and arrive at a different destination. Make the choice to have your actions reflect your goals.” ― Steve Maraboli, Life, the Truth, and Being Free
    I have been guilty of stating a goal and not really thinking through how I would break down the task into action steps to ensure success; but with a new year must come new practices.
    Today is reflecting on how I can do that.
    2 min
  • Step Outside of Your Comfort Zone
    Everyone kicks off the New Year with a hope that it will be better than the last one. Topics for change are as diverse as the people in the discussion. It's how we go about working for the change that makes the difference.
    The key to staying the course is not doing it just one day but to have the courage to do it again the next day; change comes in a series of actions. What is the secret to sticking with it?
    1 min
  • Living in the Rear View Mirror
    You can't start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading the last one. - Unknown Author
    I found this in a tweet from Evan Robb (@ERobbPrincipal) on Twitter. He is a member of my professional learning network.
    New Year's Eve is always a good time to reflect on your accomplishments and how the year turned out for me. To be honest, sometimes I want to turn the page and can't wait for midnight and other times, it is fun to savor the good things.
    This year, I have had challenges and success; but I am looking forward to turning the page. I have made a commitment be more mindful and take a more direct path toward the accomplishments I want in my life. I am going to set aside time daily to meditate and reflect. I have gathered quotes for January already and arranged them in a specific order to guide thinking and reflection.
    I desire to channel creativity and focus practice of storytelling and media skills that are getting soft due to lack of regular use. I also need to be more consistent in accomplishing daily tasks that lead toward some goals I desire.
    2 min

About Make a Difference

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Each of us always have a choice on how we respond to situations and move our lives forward as we see fit. We can get "stuck" sometimes and producing these sessions are my way of helping me get "unstuck" and to be mindful that I have a choice. Even if I don't make a choice, I still have made a choice.