Category Archives: inspiration

Work on a Retirement Account Little by Little

I don’t think I will ever retire. I might stop working in a school in an official sense. I can see part-time work and other online work taking up my time. But not the sit at home and sometimes play golf kind of retirement. I tried that in 2012 and ran out of money veryContinue reading “Work on a Retirement Account Little by Little”

Self Awareness – from my mentor

Every Friday I get an email from one of my mentors, Randy Gage. They usually make me think and smile; and I loved this one. Go to his site, he is superb and shares everything. Thanks Randy! “Here’s my weekly dispatch to you, exploring a subject that I’m thinking about – a subject you mayContinue reading “Self Awareness – from my mentor”

How to Be More Grateful for What Freedom You Already Have

There‘s so much emphasis on getting ahead, being successful and striving for change that it can be hard to remember that you already have so much for which to be grateful. Even worse, the constant pushing to change your circumstances can lead to dissatisfaction, and keep you trapped in a cycle of always feeling you’reContinue reading “How to Be More Grateful for What Freedom You Already Have”

6 Ways to Live Your Life with Purpose

Finding your purpose in life can turn everything around. It can make your life immediately more meaningful, giving you a reason to bound out of bed in the morning instead of grouching your way to the coffee pot. Living with purpose helps to make the tough times easier to deal with, and the good timesContinue reading “6 Ways to Live Your Life with Purpose”

5 Ways to Weed Weakness Out of Your Life

Controversial? Everyone has weaknesses. We’re born with them. We grow with them. We lose them, develop them, and lose them all over again. It’s part of the growing experience. So, if you’re trying to pass off your life as one with no weaknesses, you may be having a tough time. It takes time to getContinue reading “5 Ways to Weed Weakness Out of Your Life”

5 Tips for Being Your Best at Work

Being your best at work means not only putting your best foot forward but also continually working to better yourself. This doesn’t always mean turning in the best project or attending all the professional developments. Keep reading to learn basic ways you can show up with your best at work every day. Get to KnowContinue reading “5 Tips for Being Your Best at Work”

5 Benefits of Becoming More Comfortable Expressing Your Emotions

“How are you?” has shifted from a point of conversation to a meaningless reflex. If you think about how many times you ask that question every day, you may realize it’s no longer achieving its point.  “How are you?” could open up a can of worms. It could allow for meaningful discussion. It could giveContinue reading “5 Benefits of Becoming More Comfortable Expressing Your Emotions”

4 Powerful Ways to Imagine Your Success into Reality

Everyone has big dreams. Everyone wants to be successful. Maybe you see yourself making an Oscars acceptance speech or winning the Nobel Prize. Perhaps you want to be a successful entrepreneur or an elite athlete. Whether you want to be winning an Olympic medal or making your first million, you can use the power ofContinue reading “4 Powerful Ways to Imagine Your Success into Reality”

3 Truths About Being Kind We Need to Re-Remember

It might surprise you to hear that being kind isn’t just good for the other person, it’s good for you too! Skeptical? There is good scientific evidence to show that living up to the adage of doing unto others as you would have them do to you is one of the best things you canContinue reading “3 Truths About Being Kind We Need to Re-Remember”