There’s no time like now for getting rid of the old stuff – physical and personal – you’re still carrying around. Start small on goals Let's focus first on the environment. Challenge: Clinging to things you'll never need, use or wear. Solution: … [Read more...] about How to update your self-improvement plan
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How to get out of your comfort zone
The problem with comfort zones is that they’re just too…well…comfortable. We’re in a rut and while it’s hard to peek over the edges and see what else is out there, it’s what we know. We’re familiar with every little section. It’s safe. Or is … [Read more...] about How to get out of your comfort zone
Do you want to be happy — or right?
Thirty years in the newspaper business taught me the value and necessity of admitting my mistakes. It’s pretty easy to do when ignoring your mistakes can mean a hefty lawsuit. But I’m still stuck, way too often, on being right. I’ve had a … [Read more...] about Do you want to be happy — or right?
How to stop procrastinating and start doing
“Most of us go through life as failures, because we are waiting for the ‘time to be right’ to start doing something worthwhile. Do not wait. The time will never be ‘just right.’ Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your … [Read more...] about How to stop procrastinating and start doing
How fear holds us back — and how to change it
We all want to be successful, right? So what's stopping us? Fear. Fear of failure, sure, but fear of success as well. The first is easy to understand (although it can be embarrassing to admit it to ourselves), but the latter has always puzzled me. … [Read more...] about How fear holds us back — and how to change it
Turning fear into excitement
What’s the No. 1 thing that holds us back? What prevents us from trying new things, accepting new challenges? What keeps us rooted in places and situations that we know aren’t good for us? Fear. It’s an unconscious reaction – one that we cannot … [Read more...] about Turning fear into excitement