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No one particularly enjoys making mistakes yet none of us are perfect. Mistakes are an inevitable part of life. I don’t know anyone who is truly living and doesn’t occasionally trip up and make a mistake.
We don’t do ourselves or those around us any favors by covering it up, denying it or trying to place the blame somewhere else. But this is often the response when we fear what others will think about us Read More...
What do you consider to be a failure?
According to Webster’s it is, “falling short, a weakening, a breakdown in operation, neglect or not succeeding.” I want you to think about those definitions for a moment.
Many times we only pay attention to the fact that we fell short so we feel as though we’ve failed. But it’s important to think about WHY we fell short.
Is it simply because we stopped operating and just broke down? Just because we tried once….. or even three times? Does it ever have to be over??? Have you ever said, “I Read More...
Happy June! Can you believe it? We are almost halfway thru the year already! I think it’s the perfect time to bring up the idea of stretching yourself towards success so you can rock out the rest of the year!With another 7 months to go, what do you want to make happen?!? I’m sure you have experienced some highs and lows so far this year. I know I have and that’s inevitable.
The good news is whether you are right on track w/ your goals for 2008 or falling a bit behind, with a little determination and hard work, you still have time to really stretch yourself to Read More...
What do you do when problems arise??? Do you panic? Do you brush them under the rug? Do you face them head on? Or do you sometimes feel like just giving up?
We all have different responses to challenges in life. But what if you chose to view every problem as a positive opportunity? Sound crazy? Maybe so. In the moment, problems don’t feel good and most of us would prefer to avoid them whenever we can. So you may be asking yourself, “How do I possibly see them as a positive in my life?”
Well, you have a choice when a problem arises. You can stay where you Read More...
Is anyone else out there sad the football season just ended? Personally, I love football! And it provides a great analogy for our topic. We have reached the pinnacle topic of taking personal responsibility in our lives…….learning to not blame outside factors.
Does the Quarterback yell at his Center for not passing him the ball properly when he throws an interception? Does a player blame the wind or the fans or that his car broke down that morning? No. It would be considered bad sportsmanship. They all have to play as a team and take personal responsibility for their own Read More...
