According to the science, we're hardwired for comparison. It's our human tendency to evaluate what we have in relation to what others have. We take a look, get out our internal measuring tape or scale and start "working the numbers". We unconsciously take in everything from physical looks to career and monetary net worth, intelligence... Continue Reading →
Thursday thought: forget the “have to-s”
Show up. Do the work. Repeat. You win by showing up 100% and going the distance for YOUR individual "marathons". Whatever they may be.
Start your engines
It's Monday and it is ON! I want to give you a quick mantra to start the week. Pocket it and be ready to circle back and have it at the ready because I can almost guarantee it will be of use to you in the near future. It comes from Brene' Brown, episode 3... Continue Reading →
It’s about salad but it’s not about salad…
After the base salad comes the fun part! Why is it fun? Because I'm going to encourage you to put whatever it takes on your salad to make it appealing to you. Without cautionary admonishment regarding fat, calories, carbs, etc. Yeah. I'm a rebel. Truthfully, my reasoning here swings past my rebellious nature, rounds the... Continue Reading →
Get one under your belt
Exercise is the equivalent of a mind calming drug I can't afford to miss a dose of, so for me, the earlier in the day the better. That said, I believe biorhythms and other individual variants determine each person's optimal time frame for peak performance. That's why paying attention to what your body is telling and... Continue Reading →
The Secret to Lasting Change
This will be easy, but I'm going to whisper it for dramatic effect: there is no secret. Now don't run off in a huff, thinking I've misled you with my post title and you've arrived here only to waste your valuable time. I have the answer you're looking for, it's just that it's not a secret. None... Continue Reading →
Not “there” yet? SO WHAT!!
For anybody feeling discouraged today in need of a boost, you've been led here for a reason. You are in dire need of some SPY WISDOM. This re-post is a perspective shifting reminder aimed to keep you keeping on and it's served up in a 4-word-POWER-SHOT of wisdom: I'M WORKING ON IT. I'm not a... Continue Reading →
Fear=FUEL when you say YES to it
You WILL be afraid at times. That's a given. The question is, what will you do with this fear? As a rule of thumb for utilizing the innumerable forebodings that delight in attempting to shut down my flight, I developed the following mantra: "IF SOMETHING SCARES THE PISS OUT OF YOU, YOU MUST SAY YES... Continue Reading →
A February Fast
As we begin to usher February out the door, consider purging your life of these 5 disempowering behaviors: REQUIRING understanding from others. The key to not caring what others think of you is to give yourself what you need. Give yourself understanding by believing in yourself and maintaining a willingness to stand in the truth of... Continue Reading →