The Critical 10-Second Gap Between Thought and Action

Portrait of the young womanThe 10 seconds between thinking about taking an action and actually taking it can be life-altering.

That space between idea and implementation is one of the most precious segments of time you will encounter in your life. When you become aware of the power in that space, you can use it to your advantage… Continue Reading…

10 Ways You May Be Fooling Yourself (and the Unpleasant Consequences)

iStock_000015936915SmallOne of the best and worst things that can ever happen to you occurs the day you wake up and smell the coffee.

The day that something or someone shines the bright light of truth on a belief or situation, and you awaken to that truth, can be Earth-shattering and life-changing.

It is an inevitable… Continue Reading…

How to Shift from Victim to Creator

Old balance and orangesLet’s start with a premise: what you think becomes your reality.

Knowing that, isn’t it uncanny how we have a knack for believing all of the thoughts that run through our heads?And here’s why that’s a bad thing:

  • Repetitive thoughts nourish feelings.
  • Repetitive negative thoughts nourish negative feelings.

If You're Not Doing These 4 Things In Your Relationship, You Better Get On It

Couple dancing.I recently saw the movie Hope Springs, in which Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones portray an empty-nester couple on the skids.

After 30-something years of marriage, they sleep in separate bedrooms, no longer have sex, and limit their communication to the necessities.

Tommy Lee comes home from work, sits in his recliner after dinner… Continue Reading…

53 Choices You Will Never Regret

iStock_000007474755Small“Is it really so hard to tell a good action from a bad one? I think one usually knows right away or a moment afterward, in a horrid flash of regret.” ~Mary McCarthy

When it comes down to it, who we are is defined by the choices we make.

Personality type, intelligence, genes,… Continue Reading…

Want to Boost Your Self-Esteem? 10 Ways to Establish Personal Boundaries

iStock_000006744937SmallThere is one area of personal evolution that can make or break your self-esteem and your ability to have healthy relationships.

It’s the ability to set and implement healthy personal boundaries.

Personal boundaries are the imaginary lines we draw around ourselves to maintain balance and protect our bodies, minds, emotions, and time from the behavior… Continue Reading…

So Your Spouse or Partner Doesn't Support Your Passion. Now What?

iStock_000011553916SmallAre you in the process of trying to find or pursue your life passion?

If so, congratulations — this is the most important work you can ever undertake toward enhancing your personal happiness and sense of purpose in life.

But what if you find this amazing thing that makes you come alive with enthusiasm and… Continue Reading…

The Courage to Have Self-Compassion

iStock_000000324644SmallI am currently in Portland, Oregon at The World Domination Summit (which I’ll be writing about soon!). Please enjoy this guest post by Bobbi Emel of The Bounce Blog.

Kristin Neff was traveling on an airplane with her husband and her young son, Rowan.

All was going well until… Continue Reading…

25 Ways to Become the Best Version of Yourself

iStock_000002995388SmallIs it possible to be happy with yourself right now and still want to change your life?

Can you be content and evolving at the same time?

I believe you can.

In fact, I think this is a powerful balance we should strive for every day — the balance between happiness in the moment and action… Continue Reading…

A 5-Step Simple Plan for Dealing with Criticism

iStock_000011553916SmallI have bristles.

You probably have them too.

They come out when someone says something to me that is critical or that I interpret as a criticism.

When they are activated, these bristles set off a chain of internal feelings, thoughts, and physical symptoms. It’s amazing how one comment can’t set this complicated system in motion.

All… Continue Reading…