Have you set a big goal, then quickly gotten overwhelmed by the grandness of it and remained stuck? I think most of us can relate. Here are three ways to help you get unstuck and successfully working towards your goal.
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How often do you schedule in time to refuel and rejuvenate throughout your day?
Do you theoretically love what you do but struggle to focus and feel burnout out by the end of day or week?
Not taking enough breaks could be a major contributing factor.
There is a lot we can learn from NASCAR driver’s pit stops to reduce chances of spinout and crashes.
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Want to save time this week so you can breathe a little lighter and get more done?
Try setting your goals and planning your week in advance. Yes, it takes energy upfront but done well it can save you countless hours in the long run.
Did you know that your greatest natural strength can be your greatest weakness when taken to the extreme?
For example, a naturally empathic, loving and giving person, when taken to the extreme could become a people-pleaser who over-gives at the expense of themselves.
What was once a natural strength when abused or overused can become a “shadow” that sabotages your life. It keeps you from feeling good and thus achieving your goals.
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Are you frustrated with not following through on your calendar or achieving your goals?
Chances are you probably fall into one or more of these categories:
You’re not living in alignment with your true values and dreams.
You’re judging yourself harshly and loving yourself with conditions.
You’re trying to be someone you’re not.
Do you easily get hijacked by your emotions when there is a bump in the road or life doesn’t go as planned?
It takes a certain level of mental fitness to respond to life’s challenges with a positive mindset instead of a negative one.
How do you build that resilience? Are you mentally fit enough for life’s curve balls?
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Do you believe physical fitness/wellness is a worthy lifelong pursuit? It affects your memory, overall health, strength, quality of sleep, weight and ability to combat diseases, etc. It’s often a core tenet of self-care these days.
What about mental fitness? Do you give it equal weight?
Mental fitness is the capacity to respond to life’s great challenges with a positive mindset instead of a negative one. It allows you to reduce mental stress, frustration and negative emotions.
Ever feel like your schedule controls you? Let's flip that narrative. Make it work for you! Here are 10 scheduling tips that will put you back in the driver's seat, improve your scheduling process and set you up for success.
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Do you have a voice in your head that constantly finds fault with yourself, others or the circumstances in your life?
It’s pretty normal. It’s part of our physiological negativity bias and survival instinct to scan for danger. The voice pretends to be your friend and has probably “helped” you through some tough physical or emotional situations.
But in the end, the Judge is your number one enemy in life. It impacts your well-being, happiness and success far more than most other things. Why? Because the Judge is the cause of much of our disappointment, anger, regret, guilt, shame, and anxiety.
How to apply James Clear’s 4 Laws of Behavior Change to forming good habits in your life: Make it obvious, attractive, easy and satisfying.
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As part of my 100 day breathwork project I read the book Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor. In it Nestor argues that breath is the missing pillar of health today, that 90% of us are breathing incorrectly and that many modern maladies such as anxiety, ADHD, asthma, psoriasis and more could be reduced or reversed by changing how we inhale or exhale.
It was an interesting read. Some of the assertions were based on science and some anecdotal. He basically encourages us to take our breath seriously and optimize it by focusing on these 8 principals:
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Do you suffer from imposter syndrome sometimes? Are you anxious that you aren’t smart enough, don’t know enough or won’t be able to keep up with your peers? Are you afraid of making a mistake, not knowing the right answer or not doing the right thing? Have you ever felt like a fraud and that people were going to find out? If so, you aren’t alone. I’ve been there and so has around 70% of the population.
But here’s the skinny on imposter syndrome. It’s not an affliction or a genetic predisposition. It’s just a collection of negative thoughts you have about yourself.
Your brain has a bias towards critical self-talk and you’ve gotten in the habit of believing it.
Happy New Year! May your 2021 be full of health, love and fulfillment.
Many of you have either set goals, chosen a word/mantra, or set an intention that will be your guide for the year.
Some of you find this stifling and you prefer to coddiwomple your way through the year instead (to travel in a purposeful manner towards a vague destination).
Others like to pray to their Gods or do a combination of the above. The choices and approaches are endless.
There is no right or wrong way to do things. There is only what works for you. It never hurts to experiment and try things on until you find the right fit for YOU.
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How self-confident are you? On a scale of 1-10 how would you rate yourself? Is your self-confidence holding you back in any way in your professional or personal life? If so, I have some good news. It's not a gene that some of us are born with, but a muscle you can develop and become skilled in.
Here are 3 steps you can take to build your self-confidence starting today:
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Do you have big dreams you’d love to accomplish, if only you had the self-confidence to go after them?!
People often think self-confidence is an innate gift that a lucky few are born with or that you gain through lots of experience over time.
The truth is self-confidence is accessible to everyone. It is a state of being that is created in your mind and you can start cultivating it right away!
Why? Because it comes from inside you - from your thoughts.
Self-confidence is faith in your ability to learn, try and not give up! It is future oriented. You don’t need to have any evidence from your past that you can do it. You are secure in your ability to figure it out.
Unlocking the transformative power of gratitude is worth your time because studies show that it leads to:
More a satisfied life and a hopeful future.
Stronger relationships because of a tendency to show appreciation for loved ones.
Health benefits like stronger immunity, lower blood pressure and better sleep.
Improved mental health like reduced depression and anxiety.
Improved resilience, protecting us from the turbulence of an uncertain world.
If you are ready to kickstart following through on your dreams, keep reading!
I’ve been dreaming of learning how to play guitar for decades.
By now I know what it takes to move forward on this dream. I’m going to have to choose to be uncomfortable on purpose for a while.
Here’s my plan and six steps you can take to achieve your goal/dream as well:
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Do you feel like your professional life is plagued by daily distractions trying to scuttle your work day?
The number one thing you need to know about distractions is that DISTRACTIONS ARE NOT OUTSIDE OF YOU.
The kids are not distracting. Hubbies, cute dogs, the news, your colleagues, your comfy bed, and the dirty dishes are not distracting.
It is actually your BRAIN that is distracting.
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Do you give yourself credit for everything you accomplish daily?
It feels so good when you do.
It boosts your energy and confidence. It gives you that much needed encouragement to help you slay that next task, especially when life gets challenging.
I’m infamous for feeling like I’ve barely accomplished anything despite my long list of accomplishments. This all changed when I learned to implement these strategies.
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Nothing is more frustrating than planning out your week only to have it discombobulated by surprise schedule requests from your kids or late night work meetings by your spouse? Poof, there go your plans!
The Solution: Weekly Family Meetings!
This entails every family member bringing their schedule to the table and coordinating their needs with the rest of the family.