Daily Habits Lead to Big Outcomes We’ve all heard the old saying, “A journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step.” But why is it so hard to remember when pursuing positive health changes, big goals, and outcomes? Maybe because marketers brainwash us to believe in quick, miracle fixes for everything – instant weight … [Read more…]
The Importance of Having a Coach at This Time of Year Have you ever used a coach? Some people use them in work to get to the next level (and we sometimes call those “mentors”). Some use them in relationships to strengthen bonds. Some use them in diet and exercise to guide them through challenging … [Read more…]
Is This the Hardest Part for You Too? Starting something – ANYTHING – is often the most challenging part. But if you can take action, one little first step, it gets easier. This isn’t a self-help platitude. IT’S SCIENCE! Remember Sir Isaac Newton? He said a body at rest tends to stay that way, and … [Read more…]
You’re Right Henry Ford said a great many wise things. My favorite: “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” And this is never more powerful to remember at a turning point, like the start of a new year, when we look forward with hope, excitement, and – yes – sometimes … [Read more…]
Why New Year’s Plans Often Fail Every January, millions of people make promises to themselves in New Year’s Resolutions. And then, by February, the vast majority have failed already. Let’s talk about why. If we discuss a few common reasons why well-intentioned resolutions fail so often, then maybe we can find a better way to … [Read more…]
Creating success through the holiday season The holidays can be a time of joy. They can be a time of feeling overwhelmed and frazzled. And they can – surprise! – also be a time to focus and get important things done. How to succeed during this time of year? Here are five tips to keep … [Read more…]
Decide your daily minimum What’s the least you can do? No, really. What are your daily minimum requirements of yourself? What are the two or three essential action steps you need to take no matter what occurs – because you’re committed to consistency in your efforts to have the healthy life you desire? I’m not … [Read more…]
Eat That Frog to Stop Procrastinating Eat a live frog first thing every morning; then, you can face the day knowing the worst is behind you. So goes a theory about how to stop procrastinating made popular by author Brian Tracy. He says “eating a frog” is like tackling your most difficult task first thing … [Read more…]
Seasons Change, But Your Goals Shouldn’t As fall heads toward winter this month, you might find yourself wanting to change your goals with the seasons. It’s only natural. The days grow shorter. The air has more of a chill. It might even snow where you live. But don’t let the change of seasons change your … [Read more…]
Set Yourself Up to Succeed in the New Year Starting Now The problem with most “New Year’s Resolution” style goals is that we wait until January 1 to start them, and bolt off the starting line… until we collapse in exhaustion a few weeks into January. This year, start warming up TODAY for January 1. … [Read more…]
