I always appreciate the beginning of a new year because it is essentially a clean slate. We can hit the restart button on everything, including: At this point, it’s become a tradition of mine to list the valuable lessons I learned at the end of one year that I will take with me to the…
We often talk about the power of positivity; how positive thoughts lead to positive actions that lead to a better life. While this is certainly true, it is ignorant to believe that somebody can have positive thoughts 100% of the time. Even the happiest and most optimistic individuals with good mental health will have negative…
You may have heard before that the average CEO reads upwards of 60 books per year. That’s more than one book per week! As children, we are encouraged to read more books. We’re told reading makes us smarter, and for good reason. Knowledge is power (or at least potential power), and when we read books,…
The Pomodoro Technique is a technique to help you focus better. This is how it works: Set a timer for 25 minutes and concentrate on a single task. When the 25 minute duration has lapsed, take a 5 minute break. Make sure to step away from your work during this break. Every 4 Pomos (25…
For those who have meditated before, you know the unbelievable power that it can have for your body, mind, and soul. For those who haven’t, there can be a lot of confusion, misinformation, and myths about meditation. I have been very open about the fact that meditation has positively impacted my life. I make the…
I am currently reading the book Atomic Habits by James Clear. One of the interesting subjects he talks about that really caught my attention was the idea of goal setting. James says that you do not need to focus on goals to be successful! Instead, you should be focusing on systems. He posts the excerpt…
Self-awareness is an extremely powerful and often undervalued characteristic that is essential to self-growth. Think about it, if we are not aware of our flaws, how are we supposed to fix them to improve and become the best version of ourselves. On the other side of the coin, if we are not aware of our…
With 2021 coming to an end, many of us look ahead to 2022 with optimism. A start of a new year allows the chance for growth, change, improvements…the possibilities are limitless. Last year I wrote about 21 lessons for 2021. This year, we’re ramping it up a notch with 22 lessons that you can bring…
I have mentioned the tremendous value of a to-do list throughout my year-plus time running this blog. However, I have never made a dedicated post strictly talking about ONLY to-do lists. I mention the value of a to-do list here. And I talked about why to-do lists are superior to calendars. Both highlight some of…
Thanksgiving is one of the most magical times of the year. The weather is changing, the food is amazing, and sports are on TV. I personally love Thanksgiving because it is for many people the only time of year that they are thankful and grateful for everything good in their life. Whether or not you…
