It's pretty easy to set a goal. There are strategies for how to set the best kind of SMART goals. There are even techniques for monitoring your progress. The hard part seems to be staying on track after the initial excitement and motivation wear off. Linking Values and Goals Figuring out what you really want can … Continue reading Dynamic Values: Figuring Out What You Want
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Do your routines have you stuck in a rut?
What is the difference between a routine and a rut? From my perspective, a routine is a productive way to accomplish a common task. The word rut brings up feelings of being stuck in an unproductive habit. The good news is that we can use our knowledge of routines to figure out how to get … Continue reading Do your routines have you stuck in a rut?
How Did You Lose All That Weight? Pt. 2 – Balanced Nutrition
Did you know that successful weight loss is primarily a result of what you eat? I used to think that exercise was the key, but I was wrong. I'm not saying that we don't need to exercise. In fact, balanced exercise is vital to overall health. What I am saying is that it is extremely … Continue reading How Did You Lose All That Weight? Pt. 2 – Balanced Nutrition
How Did You Lose All That Weight? Pt. 1 – Dynamic Beliefs
At least once a week, someone asks me how I lost so much weight. Just to be clear, I lost about 40 pounds over the course of a couple of months. Once I explain that I lost the weight over two years ago, they naturally want to know how I kept it off. These are … Continue reading How Did You Lose All That Weight? Pt. 1 – Dynamic Beliefs
We all Miss the Mark
Do you know anyone who constantly criticizes themselves for not being perfect? You know, that person who always has to do everything right. If they make one mistake, they spend the next few days beating themselves up. I used to be one of those people. I began to realize that perfect was unattainable when I … Continue reading We all Miss the Mark
The Gift of Active Listening
Who Doesn't Like Free Gifts? We have the ability to offer a very valuable (and free) gift to the people we care about. As you can see from the title, the gift I'm talking about is active listening. The act of truly listening to another person seems so simple, yet it doesn't happen very often. … Continue reading The Gift of Active Listening
It’s All About Perspective
Have you ever had one of those days where everything that could go "wrong," does go wrong? Well, I have. In fact, I've had many of those days. But, I've also had days where everything seems to go "right." The other day I was having a conversation with a couple of people. We were trying … Continue reading It’s All About Perspective
Balancing Challenge and Support
Do you ever wonder why people do the things they do? In observing leaders, I have seen that the people who understand these ideas are able to effectively influence and lead a wide variety of people. I'm sure you have questions of your own, but here are a few of the things that I wonder … Continue reading Balancing Challenge and Support
How Are You Doing?
It's common to walk past someone and say, "Hey, how are you?" Usually, we just keep walking without even waiting for an answer. I wonder if we ever ask ourselves how we are doing. When we do ask, do we stop to receive the answer? Developing self-awareness will help you begin to recognize the things … Continue reading How Are You Doing?
What is Dynamic Balance?
Dynamic balance is a term that is commonly used in physiology and mechanics. In the physical sense, it can be understood to mean that something is able to maintain balance while in motion or switching positions. This can apply to the dynamic balance of a spinning top. It can also be seen in the dynamic … Continue reading What is Dynamic Balance?