Keep On Steppin'
Life rarely goes according to plan. Obstacles inevitably arise, whether it's a business setback, personal tragedy, or unexpected challenge. Feeling overwhelmed and hopeless is easy when things don't go our way. To balance that out? There's a powerful mindset that can help us navigate through life's curveballs Flexibility. When Things Flow We all have moments … Continue reading 1244. The Power of Flexibility: The Ultimate Way Out
The Inevitable Wall We all encounter moments in life when we face our true opponent (ehhmm - ourselves.) A point where we realize that the obstacles we face are not external but internal. Then something else happens, and we have a choice: to give into weakness or keep moving forward with strength. The Wall: Obstacle … Continue reading 1243. Embracing the Wall: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities
The Easy Way Out: Complaining and Negativity It's easy to complain, gossip, and criticize others for what they "shoulda, coulda, woulda" done differently. It's easy to bitch and moan about management, life circumstances, or whatever seems to be going wrong. It's a common trap to be stuck on the negatives and forget to look for … Continue reading 1242. Choosing Lightness: Embracing the Silver Lining
You can’t control how work goes, but we can control our reaction Not controlling what they say, but controlling what we think , how we respond Not if the dog barks, just us training them What about if we lose a limb? Nope, can only control how we move forward If traffic is bumper to … Continue reading 1241. Managing Reactions: The Key to Control | What We Can
Sometimes done is better then perfect Being a perfectionist is a trap. It lets us get caught up in the details far too long for the sake of perfectionism. Details are important, but when it takes away from real work? That’s where the problem lies. It allows us to hide, to not do what we … Continue reading 1240: The Perfectionism Trap: Getting Things Done vs. Getting Them Perfect
Just like a regular bank account, every relationship has an emotional bank account where you make deposits and withdrawals through your interactions. Deposits build up trust and goodwill, while withdrawals deplete them. Relationship Deposits strengthen the emotional connection: Complimenting or appreciating the other person Offering help when needed Being supportive during tough times Giving thoughtful … Continue reading 1239. Effective Communication: Enhancing Relationships with Emotional Bank Accounts
How much time do we spend learning about sleep? I don't remember taking that course at all. Considering we spend roughly one-third of our lives sleeping. Investing in quality sleep is a long-term game that plays a huge role in our daily lives, yet many of us neglect this crucial aspect of our well-being. Even … Continue reading 1238. 10 Tips to Prioritize Your Sleep for Better Health and Happiness
I received an inheritance before, and I found this philosophy on financial planning for an inheritance - but first, Take as long as you need to grief and heal from your loss - let the money sit in a high yield savings account. Money isn't going to solve anything, and it can set you up … Continue reading 1237. Financial Planning for Inheritance: Invest, Pay Back, and Enjoy
We all need guideposts - principles and priorities to steer us through calm and turbulent waters. As I've grown, I've tried to crystalize the fundamental roles and ideals that matter most to me into a personal mission statement, like a north star to follow. These roles are important to me: Myself: I show up for … Continue reading 1236. Personal Mission Creed: Guiding Light for Life
We've all been there - the alarm goes off for an early workout and our warm bed feels like a comfy cocoon we can't bear to leave. We have things to do, but Facebook calls our name after a long day. We know we should meal prep for the week, but we really don't feel … Continue reading 1235. Pushing Through: The Power of Doing Things Even When Unmotivated
Joe DiAndrea 