Tactical Living

Many professions have an unwritten rule about rising above and over-delivering. For some, it becomes normal to go above and beyond in the workplace and in daily living. There are typically two different avatars for this: one is a person who performs such acts without ever expecting anything in return. The second is the type of person who carries out such good deeds with the expectations of gratitude and praise. It is in the way in which you accept or expect such praise that makes all the difference.

We all know that we are not supposed to judge a book by its cover, yet we all do it from time to time. Have you ever fallen victim to such judgement and realized shortly after how wrong you were? We often judge other people by their faces. We create ideas and theories about who we believe someone to be without always taking the time to get to know them. When we catch ourselves in the act, an amazing thing happens…we are able to see the big picture and pay attention to reality instead of theory.

We all know that we are not supposed to judge a book by its cover, yet we all do it from time to time. Have you ever fallen victim to such judgement and realized shortly after how wrong you were? We often judge other people by their faces. We create ideas and theories about who we believe someone to be without always taking the time to get to know them. When we catch ourselves in the act, an amazing thing happens…we are able to see the big picture and pay attention to reality instead of theory.

We have all had those days where we are doing whatever it takes to make sure that we get to leave work on time. As the day drags on, we use half the effort that we did when we first started our day just to make sure that we press the submit button before we leave. Have you ever considered the quality of your work when you are fresh-eyed versus when you are exhausted? Do you have the ability to say ‘enough is enough’ for the day? Shutting it all off and picking back up the next day often results in improved work performance, increased productivity and better results.

We have all had those days where we are doing whatever it takes to make sure that we get to leave work on time. As the day drags on, we use half the effort that we did when we first started our day just to make sure that we press the submit button before we leave. Have you ever considered the quality of your work when you are fresh-eyed versus when you are exhausted? Do you have the ability to say ‘enough is enough’ for the day? Shutting it all off and picking back up the next day often results in improved work performance, increased productivity and better results.

Are you addicted to technology? There was a study conducted by PewResearch that concluded that 90% of American adults have a cell phone and 29% of people polled believe their phone to be “something they can’t imagine living without.” For many people, just the thought of living without your cellphone, television or other modern advances in technology for even a single day is agonizing. Finding ways to unplug and disconnect from technology so that you can reconnect with nature is important to bring balance back into our lives.

Are you addicted to technology? There was a study conducted by PewResearch that concluded that 90% of American adults have a cell phone and 29% of people polled believe their phone to be “something they can’t imagine living without.” For many people, just the thought of living without your cellphone, television or other modern advances in technology for even a single day is agonizing. Finding ways to unplug and disconnect from technology so that you can reconnect with nature is important to bring balance back into our lives.

Most people are never expecting the worst to happen and do not consider the need for self-defense unless something does happen to them. Have you ever found yourself in such a high-threat situation that your heart started to pound out of your chest? What means did you have to protect and defend yourself against the threat? Understanding the importance of protecting yourself, your family and your home before something bad happens is important for everyone to consider.

Most people are never expecting the worst to happen and do not consider the need for self-defense unless something does happen to them. Have you ever found yourself in such a high-threat situation that your heart started to pound out of your chest? What means did you have to protect and defend yourself against the threat? Understanding the importance of protecting yourself, your family and your home before something bad happens is important for everyone to consider.

Most of us are fed up with seeing the newest fad diet trends showcased in every media outlet that we come across on a daily basis. The ketogenic, paleo, Mediterranean and fasting are just a few of the dozens that pop up on filtered social media feeds. Most Americans are overweight and malnourished. There is a constant battle against you attempting to live a healthy lifestyle versus the pressure of supersized and convenience that you come across daily. Although the foundation does begin with diet and exercise, there is an easier way to frame your mindset to make sure that you don’t fall victim to yet another failed program.