How do you get from your starting point to your goal? What really drives you over the long term is intrinsic motivation, which is motivation from within. You have to want to change, and many times that starts by understanding your deeper “why.” If you keep that deeper purpose in mind, it will take you …
Start Where You Are
Your starting point is key making your goal specific to you and your situation. Making your goals about you means starting where you are and working from there. It’s not starting with someone else’s goal and struggling to achieve it.
Who Do You Want To Be?
How do you actually reduce stress? It’s not about what’s worked for others. It’s about what will give you the best chance for success–and there are three things to consider in truly making your goals about you. First, think about the destination–that’s your goal. Then look at your starting point. Finally, consider your drive–what’s going …
Manage Rest, Work, and Kids to Reduce Stress
Three common areas of our lives that contribute to being busy, and therefore being stressed, are the amount of rest we get, the amount of time spent at work or doing work, and the time and attention that we give to our kids. It may not be easy to make choices in these areas, but …
Organize the Busyness
Busyness isn’t just a function of how much you do. Your busy state is also characterized by how your time is organized. The things that define your busy status – the things that lead to you feeling disorganized, mixed up, messy, and out of order, can be organized in a way that suits you. They …