self-discovery
Why raising the bar won’t get you where you want to go
In life we’re told to “raise the bar”, a mantra that promises to yield higher results, a stronger work ethic and growing momentum in the direction we want. It’s…
Read MoreIf you did it once, you can do it again
I was talking to a friend last week about how I feel like I’m always in a constant state of rebuilding my classes. “What does that tell you?”…
Read MoreThe thing that saved my life and made me a better person
My little guy turned 10 yesterday and it’s hard to believe we’re already in double digits. Last night as I was watching him play his video game (Fortnight is…
Read MoreThings fall into place when you stop looking
It’s happened to you. It’s happened to me. When we stop looking, forcing and worrying, things magically seem to fall into place. I discovered my calling the…
Read MorePlant the Seed
Over the last few weeks, I’ve had this inward urging that’s been telling me to “do the things” – the things that lead to the BIG things. Talk with…
Read MoreI waited for the truck…
The Universe wants to be noticed…and heard. Problem is, we aren’t always listening. Did you ever get a gut feeling to do something and not do it? Have…
Read MoreThe Three Most Powerful Words You Can Say
Gratitude is a bit like a magic elixir, benefiting us on all levels from the emotional, social and physical to our career and health. Most of us know gratitude…
Read MoreHow I’m Measuring My Life
Years ago, there was only three things I measured in my life: 1. My weight 2. How many hours I worked out at the gym/ how many…
Read MoreWhy You Should Care a Little Less
“I’m really struggling with this one class I teach,” my friend told me over lunch. I nodded, knowing how stressful the last year has been for her in…
Read MoreKick Self-Sabotage to the Curb
The other day I was talking to my dear friend, Kevin Michael about his dreams and aspirations. “You know,” he said, taking a long, dramatic pause, “this,” and…
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