Whether it is in your career or your personal life, it is important to do something you are passionate about. The enthusiasm you feel when engaged in an activity you are passionate about is powerful. That’s the feeling that makes you want to rise up early in the morning and leaves you feelings satisfied when […]
A Glitch in the Universe
Have you ever run a computer program and noticed a glitch? Where the program was supposed to do one thing and ended up doing another? Maybe you tried to save a file and your computer crashed. Maybe the website you tried to open didn’t seem to format correctly. When your computer fails to work how […]
How to Make Commitments You Will Actually Keep
Have you ever made a commitment that didn’t stick? Resolved to stick to a new diet, but ended up splurging on a piece of cake? Resolved to watch your expenses, but ended up buying something you really didn’t need? Maybe you resolved to live consciously in the pursuit of your goals, but slid back into […]
Upgrade Your Day
Most people think of the big moments in life when defining personal happiness. Getting the promotion, fitting into a smaller swimsuit, finding that special someone. While these are certainly important, I believe it is the quality of your daily life that influences happiness the most. What would the perfect ordinary day look like? The right […]
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