I like watching movies with happy endings. Especially when the person has suffered setbacks and had to face unusual challenges to overcome them. The feeling of reaching and achieving a goal inspires hope in all of us for a better day. Like a movie, our lives are often filled with uncertainty and challenges that can cause us to lose track of our goals. However, within each of us is the ability to accomplish our goals when we set our minds…
Many people experienced changes in their daily habits or routines during the COVID pandemic. There was decreased public activities, more time at home, and a tendency to do fewer things. These changes in behavior also influence our motivation. Have you ever felt less motivated to accomplish things and would like to change that? This article will look at motivation and discuss a few guidelines on how to feel more motivated and live a more productive life. What is motivation? Motivation…
Many of us have been there, living a life of almost. Almost landing that dream job or promotion, only to be passed over. You are almost winning a contest only to fall short of reaching first place. Almost going through that lifelong dream you have had of improving your life, only to be set back by unexpected circumstances. Have you ever felt that way, falling short of a goal or not accomplishing what you started to do? If this sounds…
A famous quote by Albert Einstein says that “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” This captures a sentiment about life. Sometimes, we find ourselves going in circles, returning to the same place we started, repeating an experience, or not learning from it. This can apply to life experiences, relationships, and even our careers. Have you ever felt as if you were repeating the same patterns or situations in your life and could not…