We can do anything we want with our life - and for the most part, no one is going to stop us  That’s a blessing, but it’s also dangerous. Yes we can do anything we want  But we can’t do everything we want - there’s a difference and it pays to take some time to … Continue reading 317. Anything and Everything

How many times do we say or hear “they’re all…”  Whether that’s racist or in their own world or this or that - it could be anything.  Is it really everybody though?  Or is it just 1 or 2 people that shook us up and we can shake them off?  Generalizations are dangerous because we … Continue reading 316. Why is everybody like that?

What happens if we’re at our peak, the best we’ve ever been?  It’s a trick question : a life motto we talk about is 1% better - so everyday we’re at our peak, just a little bit better than yesterday.  That’s great in theory, practically it’s easier said than done. (As with most things - … Continue reading 315. What happens

Things come up, we have emotions and get emotional  It’s okay  But being upset at something doesn’t mean we aren’t at peace  Peace doesn’t mean happiness  Peace is accepting the moment, freedom from unconscious interruptions  Happiness is the state of feeling pleasure or satisfaction  Similar, but different  Yes we can be upset and still be … Continue reading 314. We can be at peace without being “happy”

This could go either way and it’s interesting to hear some people’s response: After a long day:at work Of bickering With the kids or a family member That accident or  traffic jam Of the boss yelling  These are some negative ways to drain the battery, what good comes out of being drained because of negativity?  And this may be … Continue reading 313. When do you feel like your life batteries have been drained?

What do we do when we don’t know what to do? Let life happen?  Nothing?  Make a plan?  Take some sort of action?  Any of these solutions are probable, which would you pursue?

Negative emotions are a sign that something is off, that we need to work on something.  These could be emotions like fear, discomfort, hurt, anger, frustration, disappointment, guilt, inadequacy, overwhelmed, and loneliness. And some positive emotions:  Love, curiosity, appreciation, passion, determination, flexibility, confidence, cheerfulness, contribution, and life.  And Remember:  The quality of our life is … Continue reading 311. Emotions are just signposts

Just one perspective shift  We view the world how we view the world  Based off our experiences, circumstances, situations, influences And it’s probably fair to say or maybe a tough pill to swallow - that some areas of our viewpoints are skewed, foggy, wrong, muddled. That we are infallible and possibly make mistakes. That how … Continue reading 310. One Perspective shift is all that’s needed

Being healthy and fit is a noble goal, one worth striving for.  Ever see someone who’s sick or dying? They’re only goal in life is to live, to be healthy.  Diseases don’t “run in the family” - our eating and movement habits do and that’s why the family experiences similar issues.  Here’s the reality of … Continue reading 309. Diseases don’t “run in the family”

What’s the power list?  5 critical, actionable tasks that will move us forward in areas of our life or towards our goals. It’s not a to-do list. The goal: To complete all 5 critical tasks everyday. If all 5 tasks get completed, you win the day. The point: To win at life. Here’s the breakdown: win enough … Continue reading 308. The Power list: a tool to help achieve your goals.