Over the course of the last three decades I have set many goals for things I wanted to accomplish in my lifetime. Things I thought would make me a better and happier person. As happens to us all, some goals were achieved and other got lost in the shuffle of life.
In looking back on those […]
I am an optimistic person and have been for as long as I can remember. So much so, that others will comment on it or ask me why I’m so happy so much of the time. We know, of course that happiness is not a constant state and that there are a myriad of other […]
In this life, there are no Fairy Godmothers or other people or sources outside of ourselves that we can rely on to make our dreams come true. Whether you are happy or unhappy with your current status or circumstances in life, there is only one person who can and must take full responsibility for it, and […]
If you have ever read anything I write (i.e. articles, blog posts) you know I typically write about writing, communication, personal growth and self-improvement topics. Today, however, is an exception. After following the Japanese Morning Banana diet, I have been so impressed with the results I felt compelled to write about it. What I like about the […]
What are you thankful for? If this is a question you ponder only at Thanksgiving time, you are doing yourself a disservice. Taking a few minutes every day to think about and express gratitude for all that is wonderful about your life can have a huge impact on your attitude, state of mind, and […]
When my husband brought home a copy of Timothy Ferriss’ The 4 Hour Work Week, I was intrigued by the title and eagerly delved into it, in a quest to discover the secrets to accomplishing such a feat. Heck, I’d be happy with a 34 hour work week.
For me, the book was a page turner, […]
