Archive for December, 2008

I joyfully treasure each moment with my family because they are the source of my greatest strength and joy. While we certainly have moments when we disagree, we are each other’s foundation. No matter where we go in life or what we end up doing, we will always have each other.
We are like a child’s [...]

Too many people resolve to lose weight but never actually have a plan in place for doing it. Therefore, year after year, they have the same New Year’s resolution because their goal was never achieved. Has this happened to you? How can you change this relentless pattern?
It’s important when setting goals to follow the S.M.A.R.T. [...]

I have realistic expectations of myself and I let go of the idea that I must be perfect and have all my dreams at once.
It is good to have clear goals – and it is good to know what I want out of life and know how I plan to get there. But all I really have [...]

Are you seeking more peace in your life? Many of us have had negative or traumatic experiences that have left us feeling angry, hurt, or disjointed in some way. These negative feelings are very powerful and can keep us from living a peaceful life.
You can choose to defuse the negative power. By destroying the power [...]

Helping others gives me a sense of purpose and reaffirms my beliefs about myself.
My life has a purpose which is revealed to me through my interaction with others. I have talents and abilities that I can use to help others. Helping others makes me feel useful.
My value and worth are clear when I see that [...]

Many of us go through life with interests that we never truly nurture and enjoy because we are too concerned about what others think. Of course, that’s no way to live!
Finding your passion is an important part of self-discovery. You will be a happier, more balanced individual when you find and develop your passions. Your [...]

When we reach the half-way mark of our existence, we may begin to look back and take stock of our lives – and wonder if we really have been living them the best way possible.
As Bob Buford brings up in his book “Halftime”, one particular issue is whether we have control of our lives, and [...]

I am a problem solver.
I love the challenge of solving a problem! I use my creativity and my ingenuity to look a problem in the eye until I come up with a solution. I take my time to discover all angles, then I apply different ideas until the solution comes to me.
When I solve one [...]

I love to help others; it is a part of my nature. One of the ways that I am helpful to others is by being a positive role model to them. By living my life in a way that is positive, I influence others to make positive changes in their life.
At work, I lead by [...]

Many people think that dads have it easy compared to moms, but this is far from true. Dads are expected to move easily between their professional and family lives while remaining calm, relaxed, productive, and attentive. But things are rarely that simple and easy to maintain.
If you’re a dad you are likely experiencing stress [...]