It’s impossible to live an authentic life without first discovering who you are. Self-awareness is important and is the first step to being authentic. What is self-awareness? The dictionary defines self-awareness as “knowledge and awareness of your own personality or character.” When you’re self-aware, you have an accurate and clear understanding of your personality, strengths,[…]
They say it takes 21 days to create a habit. They meaning all the gurus and authors of books on productivity. So while I do agree that creating healthy habits is important, for some it may take longer than 21 days others maybe even less. What I feel is the more important thing though is[…]
Why is it so hard sometimes to stay committed to do what you said you were going to do and exhibit self-control? We often have the best laid plans yet we just don’t do it. The problem may lie in that whatever it is you said you were going to do isn’t that important to[…]
The company whose workouts I’ve been doing since 2002, and who I partnered with in 2008 to build a side hustle, is changing their name. The announcement came a couple days ago and I’d be lying if I said I was jumping up and down excited about it. Your girl isn’t a huge fan of[…]
Sundays are a great day to spend some time planning your week ahead! I can definitely tell the difference in my productivity the weeks I plan and those I don’t. So where do you start? First, get out a blank sheet of paper and immediately start writing everything you have on your mind that that[…]
Sometimes when we are on a journey (a weight loss, starting a new business or climbing the corporate ladder), we compare ourselves to others. We live in a microwave society and want to see results faster than what we’re currently experiencing. We see other people experiencing crazy amounts of success and we want what they[…]
Do you ever procrastinate? Would you like to put a stop to this time-wasting habit? You can make progress today by breaking your to-do list into mini-tasks. Here’s how it works: A mini-task is a task that is so small you couldn’t make it any smaller without being silly about it. Calling a supplier to[…]
We all know that we only have one life to live, but what do we want to do with it? Figuring out what you want from life can be a daunting task, but it’s worth figuring it out. What are you passionate about? Can you think of what truly makes you happy? Identify some thing[…]
Studies show that extroverts tend to be happier than introverts. However, if you’re an introvert, you can’t just turn yourself into an extrovert. But that doesn’t mean you’re doomed to a life of sadness and misery, either! Your happiness is important so read on for tips! There are several things introverts can do to increase[…]
Not sure if people know this about me, but I’m a total home body. I work from home, I workout at home and well, home is my happy place. It’s my comfort zone. Given the opportunity, I’d much rather stay in for the night than go out on the town. I had my fair share of[…]
Our bodies get rest every night, but our brains rarely do. We have thoughts bouncing around in our heads all day. At night we dream. Giving your brain a rest can do wonders for your mental and physical health. Its super important to take time to clear your mind each day. Unfortunately, the natural state[…]
Habits are pretty much the human version of automation. Creating a healthy habit takes time. If you do one thing often enough, your brain will take over and start producing the most efficient results with the least amount of effort from you. You don’t have to think about it or plan for it or convince[…]
Your intention was to start the year off with a bang. You made all the necessary plans to ensure that this was going to be the year that you made big changes and saw big results. Does this sound familiar? Even if you’re one of the masses that isn’t on track at this point, (don’t[…]
Working from home, whether you’re an entrepreneur or work for an employer, can be challenge. I’m in the thick of Fall Break right now with both my girls home and I have found myself lacking focus, As a result, not getting any of my high priority tasks completed. This seems to happen during Christmas break[…]
Girl…I don’t know about you but it can be so easy to get off track with healthy habits and goals we want to achieve! Having some accountability in your life will work wonders! So I need to ask you, are you struggling to stay motivated, follow through with your plans or commit to the things[…]