Category: Personal Development
Here we are… the final installment of the “PRINCE”-iples of Success four-part series. I’m confident by reading along, going through the exercises and committing yourself to results, you will absolutely find success — however YOU define it. Remember, here are the first 4 “PRINCE”-iple of Success: Passion Purpose Priorities Performance Next up… 5. Platform Once […]
If you’ve made it this far into the “PRINCE”-iples of Success series, congratulations! You’ve clearly made the decision to commit to yourself, your goals and your story, and for that I applaud you! Before we jump into the nitty-gritty of the next two “PRINCE”-iples, let’s re-cap what we’ve already discussed. From “PRINCE”-iple of Success Pt. […]
The selfless act of volunteering and all the good it brings to others should be enough to motivate you, right? And, maybe it does! But, when you can see the direct value to yourself, as well, it’s an incredibly big motivation! Don’t worry, the thought does count for something, but you can also gain a […]
Welcome back to our “PRINCE”-iples of Success blog series! In our last post, we defined the first two “PRINCE”-iples of Success: Passion & Purpose. If you haven’t read Part 1 yet, pause and go back. I promised we’d dig deeper into those first two “PRINCE”-iples and get strategic in how we define them. So, without […]
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your goals? Have you ever had the feeling success is just a figment of your imagination, ultimately lacking tangible direction to get there? I’m so excited to “bust” that myth and introduce you to the “PRINCE”-iples of Success. You may have heard me talk about the 7 “PRINCE”-iples before, […]
Maintaining an organized, clutter-free home and workspace will invite an equally organized and clutter-free headspace. It’s that time of year again: spring cleaning. Before you begin to unpack your mental clutter and reaffirm your goals and ambitions for the remainder of 2017, why not tackle the physical clutter that may be piling up in your […]
The color palette of your book or brand is an important symbol of what your brand stands for. Before even reading the words, readers and clients will form conscious and subconscious associations with the colors you choose. In fact, over 90% of shoppers make a decision based on color and visual aesthetics! Make sure your […]
Impostor syndrome is the phenomenon when a high-achieving individual struggles with accepting their own accomplishments and holds anxiety about being exposed as a “fraud.” In simple terms, you are afraid of success and that fear of success holds you back from achieving your full potential. Perhaps it’s the book project you’ve been sitting on for […]
How do you define intelligence? It’s not an easily defined concept and certainly doesn’t look the same for every person. Yet, researchers have found a collection of unique or “quirky” habits which may indicate intelligence and contribute to higher productivity, creativity, ingenuity, adaptability and ability to grasp complex ideas. 1. You’re a Bit Messy Especially […]
Have you ever felt like you were trying too hard to focus on a task at work, but in the end found yourself clicking between e-mails and Facebook? That’s because it is impossible to focus 100% of the time on anything, the simple solution to this dilemma: take a break! The typical American mindset is […]
“Comparison is the thief of joy.” – Theodore Roosevelt When I first heard that quote, it nearly knocked me off my feet! I’d never considered the disservice I was doing to myself by comparing my success and happiness to that of others. As they say, the grass is always greener, right? Sometimes, gratitude feels like […]
Distractions are everywhere. It’s become quite routine and even expected to wake up, first thing in the morning and reach for your phone, check your email, and maybe even Facebook. However, when we do so, we discount future gains because we’re so focused on the immediate gratification of information, entertainment or (you guessed it!) distraction. […]
It’s pretty hard, if not impossible to avoid working at a desk. You might even be stuck there ALL DAY! It comes as no surprise, sitting for prolonged period, day after day, week after week, has serious consequences on your health. Even with a well-balanced diet and regular exercise, you cannot reverse the side effects […]
If you’re like 50% of the U.S. workforce, you’re able to work from home, at least some of the time. If you’re lucky, you’re among the 20-25% who work from home frequently, and fall into the category of “at-home worker.” Working from home certainly has its perks: More control over your schedule Save time and […]
Through the honest, innocent eyes of a child, anything is possible. As we get older, it’s sometimes hard to believe we were children once, too! Imagine if you were to embrace life with childlike wonder. What would the possibilities be? This week, I invite you to take these six important lessons to transform: Your writing […]