From the monthly archives:

March 2010

Why Busyness Doesn’t Equal Productivity or Success

If busyness equaled success, I’d be one of the most successful people in the world – what about you?
I can stay busy with plenty to do in my work, family/home life, and in other personal interests (like writing this blog).
For me, it is easy to fall into the trap that says “Because I’m busy and [...]

March 30, 2010 Success Read the full article →

How to Reduce Stress

For many of us, stress is a major enemy of work-life balance.  If we want to achieve and maintain balance in all areas of our lives, we need to learn effective ways to reduce stress – and even eliminate it.
Executive mentor Bobb Biehl says that as high as 85% of the stress we feel in [...]

March 26, 2010 Work-Life Balance Read the full article →

Think You’re Too Young, Too Old, or Too Late to Achieve Your Dreams?

I wrote this originally as a guest post on Free Money Finance on February 5, 2010.
Have you ever felt like you’re too young, too old or too late to make a serious change in your life – like finally getting out of debt, finding work you were meant to do, starting the business you’ve always [...]

March 23, 2010 Achieve Your Dreams Read the full article →

I Don’t Care What They Say About Me!

I really couldn’t care less about what you or others say or think about me!
Now, don’t get me wrong – It’s not that I don’t want to be liked or well thought of. But I’ve decided that what you think or say shouldn’t determine who I am, how I think about myself, or even how [...]

March 16, 2010 Positive Thinking Read the full article →

Finding Inspiration in the Black Hills

Have you ever gone for a walk, hike, bike ride, or a drive when you’re contemplating a major decision or life change, or when you need some extra inspiration?
Or have you ever noticed that you get some great ideas or find clarity about a situation when you’re out in the great outdoors, even if you [...]

March 14, 2010 Spirituality, Faith and Ethics Read the full article →

Your Habits: Friend or Foe?

One of my mentors gave me this many years ago.  I don’t know who authored it, but it speaks to how powerful our habits are to shape us for better or worse.

Who Am I?
You may know me, I’m your constant companion. I’m your greatest helper, I’m your heaviest burden.  I’ll push you onward or drag [...]

March 12, 2010 Inspiration & Motivation Read the full article →