Measuring the Right Way
“In research, a decision needs to be made at the beginning of what must be measured. The way this is done is by assessing which specific variables will create the most significant outcomes. In other words, that which will have the most impact. Each one of us leads a very different life: – Some work, […]
Chunking Your Time
I’m betting – if you did the exercises and were REALLY raw and honest, you were perhaps a bit surprised at where your time was going. One thing that can weigh heavy is projects that are seemingly overwhelming. We “measure” them as impossible, too hard, or “I’ll never be able to”, EVEN when we understand […]
Survivor Mode
Welcome back, everyone. Today, we’re diving into the second level of our 7 Levels of Personal Powerseries: Survivor Mode. If you’ve ever felt like you’re just treading water, barely keeping your head above thewaves, this one’s for you. From a personal perspective, I know this level of “personal power” well. It’s a bare-minimum type of […]
Can You Measure Your Worth?
Measurements need to be precise when building a house, landing a plane, knowing how long your commute is, how much sleep you got, or how much hydration you need. We often measure ourselves – our worth, in terms that aren’t accurate, and this can lead to unhealthy thoughts, even depression! Here are some measuring “tools” […]
Out Power Is Immeasurable
“The measure of a woman is not how she behaves in moments of comfort and convenience, but how she stands at times of controversy and challenge.” – Martin Luther King Jr. Plato said, “The measure of a woman is what she does with her power.”I believe our power is immeasurable and often dormant — I […]
Busting Wide Open the Notion of EASY and CONVENIENT
In order to get something different from what you’ve always had, you need to do something different. “If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got.” – Henry Ford (or Tony Robbins, Mark Twain, or Albert Einstein, depending on who you ask!) The origin of this quote is less […]
Willpower & Drive — Harnessing Determination and Breaking Out of Fear Cycles
Let’s talk about willpower—not the kind that feels like you’re getting a root canal. We need to reframe that today. Consider this: What if willpower isn’t about “toughing it out” but about tuning in?What if it’s less “grit your teeth” and more “grab the current”? Because that’s what willpower actually is—it’s energy, not a punishment. […]
Busting 10 of the Biggest Myths About “Diet Plans”
Here we go! Myth #1: Weight loss is as simple as calories in vs. calories out. You must maintain a calorie deficit and step up on the exercise. Seems logical, right? EXCEPT your body is WAY more complex than a mere math problem! Hormones, gut issues, sleep, age, genes, and hydration are all HUGE influences […]
The Myth of the Perfect Plan
A praying man was stuck on his rooftop from a flood. He was praying to God for help. Soon, a man in a rowboat appeared. “Jump in! I can save you!” he yelled up to the man on the rooftop. “No, it’s okay – I’m praying to God, and He is going to save me.”After […]