I used to be a big television watcher. Especially, when I lived alone. The television was always on when I was home. I’d surf channels grumbling about there being nothing on instead of turning off the TV and doing something else. Read more »

The end of the year is quickly approaching. This time of year usually puts us in a reflective mood. It’s time to look back at the past and determine what we would like to change in the future. Read more »

The other day I had to speak in public. I was feeling particularly terrified about giving this speech. I prepared well in advance and practiced everyday until it was time, but on the day of the speech I was so scared that my heart was pounding in my throat all day. Read more »

Procrastination is a problem that many of us struggle with on a regular basis. My sister used to be the ultimate procrastinator. I remember visiting her once when she was in college and she was writing two term papers at the same time. Both papers were due the following morning, and she’d only started them that night. That’s what you call putting things off until the last minute! Read more »

There are plenty of people out there who think that they should see the results of their actions immediately. This attitude can be leave you feeling discouraged. Whether you’re trying to build a business, start an exercise program or learn a new skill, sometimes you don’t see the results you want right a way. Read more »

What you believe becomes your reality. This isn’t a new concept. You’ve probably heard it many times before. If you heard it so many times before why aren’t you applying it? Read more »

I don’t usually put book reviews on this blog, but there’s always an exception to the rule. Read more »

Most people think the busier you are, the more you’re getting done. We all know people who run around like  chickens with their heads cut off trying to get an impossible list of tasks done in a day. I used to do the same thing. Read more »

We all have weaknesses and most of us are quite familiar with what those weaknesses are. Many people have a much easier time finding their weaknesses than their strengths. Read more »

I was browsing around a forum that I frequent recently when I came across a post that interested me. It was written by a woman who is trying to start an online business. In her post she said that she needed to get her business off the ground quickly because her family was not being supportive and she basically wanted to prove them wrong. Read more »