Category: Blog

Writing SMART Goals

Let me ask you something. Are you the type of person who sets goals? Or, are you the type who prefers to flies by the seat of their pants? Unfortunately, for the majority of my life, I have fallen into the latter category. In actuality, I’ve been the type...

My Rollercoaster Ride of Fit to Fat to Fit to Fat…to Fit?

When I was a kid, my uncle told me that maintaining one’s weight gets difficult after the age of 25. For me, that wasn’t a problem until my early thirty’s. My challenge didn’t start until after the birth of my daughter. Have a Reason to Get Fit. I honestly...

Speak Affirmations, Not Denigrations

Affirmation is a way to verbally lift a person up. On the other hand, denigration is a way to push someone down. In the age of electronic social media, it’s become easier and easier to speak harshly to one another (which includes bullying) without fear of reprimand. It’s become...

Courage Under Fire

There will always be circumstances that will test your integrity. Will you be up for the challenge? Having integrity is not always easy. Especially when, far too often, we see many who’ve been compromised rise to wealth and prosperity. Those who’ve “sold their soul to the devil” in order...

Attitude – The Good, The Bad, and The Unfortunate

“I can’t hear what you’re saying, you’re actions are speaking too loud.” – Author Unknown Having attitude can be a very good thing. Possessing courage in stressful situations is an attitude. Being willing to say, “yes” when the opportunity comes, is an attitude. But having an attitude can also...

Understanding Our Past to Make a Better Future

                “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” – George Santayana When we forget our past, we’re bound to repeat it. That’s just as true for individuals as it is for businesses and governments. That’s why it’s extremely important for children to learn actual world...

Having Purpose Beyond Your Career

Recently, I heard that many retirees suffer from a lack of “purpose.” It occurs once they retire from their career(s). It’s as if that they’ve only lived to work. I wish I could say that I’ve never felt that way myself. Unfortunately, I can’t so I won’t even try....

Take the Initiative – Be Squared Away

It was close to 5:00 pm EST on one Friday afternoon. At the time, I was stationed at Fort Eustis. It’s located just outside of Newport News, Virginia. Before we could leave for the weekend, the company’s common area had to be cleaned up. Most of the soldiers would...

Do Your Best – Your Absolute Best

You never know who might be watching. Recently, I was approached by a man after martial arts class. He told me that he appreciated my intentionality in class. That I wasn’t just going through the motions. Many of the others, he said, don’t seem to want to be there....

Time Management for Procrastinators

Many of the procrastinators I know don’t necessarily want to be late. Or necessarily want to wait until the last minute to finish something. They’re often simply don’t grasp the concept of time management. So, how do we address that? I’m glad you asked. In order to address a...