Goals and Habits. The dynamic duo Setting goals is trying to predict the future. Or at least the future you would like. Sports psychologist  Dr. Jim Afremow suggests we continue targeting longer-term outcomes but also zero in on values that inform everyday actions. “Goals are about what’s coming tomorrow, next month, or next race season,” Afremow...Read More

February is here. A new month, a short month. The month before, the hope of spring starts swirling in our brains. It is a short month, this is good! Let’s plan our month and knock out that plan. Stay active and busy, practice better nutrition, and focus on a new hobby. Our last chance before...Read More

Mary is an RN, has two kids, a spouse, and works a full-time job. She feels like she barely has time to go to the bathroom. Jason is a contractor. He works long hours, sometimes weekends, and likes to spend time with his family. Kristina has older parents that need help frequently around the house....Read More

A lot of people I know work very hard at making sure everyone in their lives are ok. Did they get enough to eat? Do they have what is needed? Are they getting their homework done? Are they safe at work? Are they making healthy choices? Does this sound like you? If so, take a...Read More

Yesterday’s Dream. You have gotten better. Whether or not you realize it, you have improved in many areas of your life. Take a moment and think about the things that improved for you. It could be your relationship with your significant other; maybe it is your work skills or career. Perhaps you have become a...Read More

I had the opportunity this year to attend two two-hour seminars with Cameron Herold. During both of the sessions, I learned a lot and the information hit me differently each time. During the second talk, Cameron again talked about the success formula. I took notes on it the first time but did not take it...Read More

Who are your Joneses? Keeping up with the Joneses was a common saying when I was young. Maybe this saying is still used. Judging by Seth Godin’s blog this morning, I guess it must be. Where I lived in Wykoff, MN, there was a family with the last name of Jones. So I was pretty...Read More

  Everyone knows they should set goals. We are told this by our bosses, mentors, coaches, the gurus on youtube, and our families.   SMART goals are the standard. Maybe you have heard of them.   According to the SMART goal principles, your goals should be: specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-based.   I ran a goal-setting group...Read More