Plan everything what you're going to do after work that day what you're going to eat what you're going to do this weekend how you're going to live your life the things you believe in your workouts for the week Planning sets us up for success and the plans can be detailed as we want … Continue reading 1561. The Power of Planning: Finding Balance in Daily Life

That’s half the battle Because if you don’t know what you want, it doesn’t matter where you go It takes courage to say “I want this” And then the other half of the battle starts. It puts you on the hook You either achieve the goal; or not Just don’t give up

There’s a thousand (and one) ways to do something To get from point A to point B To workout To live To take the test To contribute To say something To make friends To be a good friend To surprise someone And millions of other situations Don’t be stuck in doing something a certain way, … Continue reading 1548. thousand ways

Watch a squirrel bury nuts in fall. Pure focus. Zero shame. No squirrel has ever looked at their stash and thought, "Maybe this is too much. Maybe other squirrels will judge me. Maybe minimalism is better." They collect what they need for winter. Period. The Human Problem We've turned preparation into guilt. Too much food … Continue reading 1547. Squirrels Don’t Feel Guilty About Hoarding

At least it is for me anyway. And yeah, it sounds like something your elementary school teacher would make you care about. But here's the thing: the animals around us—especially the ones sleeping on our couches—have figured out something most humans haven't. They live in the present without Instagram quotes telling them how. Last month … Continue reading 1545. June is Wildlife Awareness Month

Here's the truth they don't put on motivational posters: You never arrive. There's no finish line where you finally have the perfect mindset, flawless relationships, optimal health, and/ or complete financial security. The garden is never finished. This isn't depressing—it's liberating. It means you can stop waiting for the moment when you'll have it all … Continue reading 1544. The Garden is Never Finished

Here's what nobody tells you about making effort: When you push hard in one area, another slides. Start that intensive workout routine? Your body’s going to revolt. Launch that side hustle? Your relationship gets neglected. Focus on financial discipline? Your social life withers. Prioritize work success? Your health takes a beating. This isn't failure, and … Continue reading 1541. The Seesaw Effect