I’m enjoying a fun Spring Break week with my kids. We drove to a nice little resort just a couple of hours from our home, and are spending a few days surrounded by nature. I’ve always liked this place. But this visit is the first time I’ve been aware of the completely peaceful energy that…
My 3-year-old is trying to learn how to button his shirt. When he’s having “one of those days,” he’ll whine “I can’t do it,” as he half-heartedly fumbles with the buttons. To encourage him, the rest of us will start chanting “I think I can” a la The Little Engine That Could ~ one of…
Many of us are beautifully optimistic in our New Year expressions. I can’t count how many Facebook posts I “liked,” tweets I “re-tweeted,” and Google+ status’s I “1+’d” over the last week. They all spoke, in various verse, of how many great changes the New Year was going to bring into each person’s life. And…
I’ve been studying financial success for over 14 years. Yet I remain fascinated by who succeeds and who doesn’t. Convention teaches us that those who have money have some common denominators. Things like a good education, a good job, a prosperous upbringing. But reality teaches us something far different. Some of the wealthiest people I…
Making Money Online is Easy! I used to go crazy when I heard such nonsense. I have to admit, it still makes me scream “stop lying!” on the inside. But, if making money online isn’t easy, it must be hard. Right? Well, in many respects, yes – it is hard. But that doesn’t mean it…
Earlier this week, my friend Norma Doiron shared this with me: “Every one of us is either a plus or a minus in people’s lives,” says John C. Maxwell. The positive people usually know it — wake up each day and consider, “Who can I add value to today? It’s an intentional lifestyle…” And it…
I sincerely hope you enjoy this blog post, but I’ve gotta tell you – this one is really for me. It probably belongs more appropriately in my private journal than in a public forum. I have a terrible time with focus. In fact, I don’t even want to focus on one thing. I want to…
Not every day inspires us to be or feel our best. To recognize and appreciate the many ways in which we are blessed. Some days, we need a little help. Recently, I was at the gas station when I noticed a beautiful little bug on the concrete island around the pumps. Maybe “beautiful” and “bug”…
You’ve dealt with people who “woke up on the wrong side of the bed.” You’ve probably even been one of those people before. And while it’s an easy explanation for having a bad day, it’s an excuse that needs to be eliminated from your life. Because really, there is no “wrong side of the bed.” …
The origins of Memorial Day call upon us to remember those military men and women who have lost their lives. The tradition of the day has become for us to also remember friends and family members who have died. I enjoy this holiday for at least three reasons. First — at least the way we’ve…
