The words "I Can't" are used so frequently as the words and, or, and be, that it's amazing how we as a society get things done, at times. We are afraid of failure yet we won't take the action needed to succeed. ... << MORE >>

Whether we live lavish and comfortable or well below our means, the ultimate test of a person is character. It's not the degree(s), the job(s), the money assets, friends, or lack there of ... as these things are materialistic in nature and can go just as well as they came. A person's character, to give of oneself unconditionally is ... << MORE >>

Most of us have heard the ole' adage "Get your ducks in a row," but what does that really mean?  Does it mean to get organized? To wipe the slate clean? To get our priorities in order? To follow up on something? If we'd survey 100 people and ask them the same question, I'd bet we would get a variety answers. Regardless of whatever interpretation you may personally choose, we all have the innate ability for a "do-over."<< MORE >>

With busy schedules and active lifestyles, life can be placed in a state of vulnerability. Vulnerability toward emotional turmoil,depression, loneliness, anxiety, burnout and loss. But, it's also prone to strength, endurance, empowerment, fulfillment, organization and structure. How you define your individual lifestyle has an impact on your perception and whether you have the mindset and ability to balance successfully. Ask yourself: What course of action needs to be taken ...<< MORE >>

It's a wonder what goes on in some people's heads when they're explicitly told to be at a specific destination at a specific time and they still arrive late. The words "around" or "approximately" were no where in the context nor the delivery of the sentence yet the assumption of arriving beyond the time allotted was "okay," based on their perception of what was heard. So, as a result, their arrival of ten to fifteen minutes up ... << MORE >>

Do you ever wonder whose knocking on your door before you answer? Is it a friend, neighbor, family member, sales person, or a representative from a collection agency. At times you may even question whether or not to answer due to not wanting to be bothered, dodging the inevitable or simply, you just don't feel like getting up off that comfortable couch. The ...<< MORE >>

The army of doubt is such a powerful thing that it could either banish all of our dreams and ambitions, give us the stronghold we need to stay strong and overcome obstacles, we never thought possible. We utilize doubt as a crutch for not taking action just as we take on others insecurities, failures ...<< MORE >>

For those of us who spend each waking hour in the "spotlight," it's a wonder how we function and maintain behind closed doors. Our personal life is just as active as our professional life as a mother, father, husband and/or wife and because of that, the "spotlight" never really goes out but just dims. Tired and fatigued, working beyond the 40 hour work week, our body is telling us to slow down and take ... << MORE >>

Traditionally we live each and every day as "business as usual," but is it and what does that statement really mean? Business as usual is so cliche' when we stop and think about our past, our present and our future for each of those three elements when diagnosed in its entirety make up the very being of who we and will ... << MORE >>

Here's a question for you. How do you look at life? As an obstacle or a challenge? Life is constantly changing. We have minimal control over what happens but what we do have control over is how we react to the situations and circumstances life presents to us. Yes, the economy may be in a recession but does the recession have ... << MORE >>