Our words matter. We think that they don’t. In fact, many of us believe in the old adage, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” However, nothing could be further from the truth. Words can crush another person’s self-esteem. They can cause a divorce. …
Recently a friend of mine turned 50. When I asked him what he wanted for his birthday, he said, “Peace.” I fully understood his birthday wish. We all seek a peaceful life. Like my friend, the older I get, the more I value having a peaceful life. But given the…
New Year’s Day has come and gone, and with it we’ve made our resolutions for the coming year. They say that 60% of people make New Year’s resolutions, but only 8% are successful at achieving them. Wow. Why is staying motivated so difficult? Part of the problem is that the…
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle We are our habits. If you take off your clothes and stand in front of the mirror, you will be looking at your eating and exercise habits for the last year (or even…
Dealing with change is hard. No one enjoys it. We are all creatures of habit, and we all would prefer that our lives putter along without disruption. However, avoiding change can hurt us. I’ve known people who stayed in bad marriages for years, simply because the changes that come with…