STATE OF MIND

“The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts: therefore, guard accordingly, and take care that you entertain no notions unsuitable to virtue and reasonable nature.” … Marcus Aurelius

Being mindful in a hectic and confused world is not easy. We must take time to digest what we hear at the same time being sensitive to our surroundings. Where are the thoughts coming from? How does what I hear, affect my body [aka biofeedback] and my ability to think clearly and make positive affirming decisions in my life. Be aware in every moment your senses and... read more

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WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME?

“Sometimes success means having the right idea in the right place at the right time. Other times, it's about not being afraid to quit and move onto something new.” … John Rampton

If we are focused, we usually set goals and develop plans to achieve our goals. However, time is sometimes not always on our side of reality. The best laid plans for success are sometimes delayed, and sometimes never come our way. There is not an easy answer here. When is a good time to change jobs, get married, buy a house, have children, obtain additional education, leave a... read more

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LIFE SKILLS – A GROWTH MINDSET?

“When people are in a fixed mindset, they believe their basic talents, abilities and intelligence are fixed traits – they have a certain amount, and that’s it! But, in a growth mindset, people understand that talent and abilities can be developed through hard work, learning new strategies, and help from others” …Carol Dweck, Stanford Professor and Author of “Mindset.”

The fact is we can be “technically” competent, but technology is very fluid and constantly changing. Strategic Life Skills are necessary in order to navigate through the challenges we face! Here are some Life Skills to consider:

1. MOTIVATION - Nothing... read more

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