Imagine this scene: You’ve set your SMART goal, you’ve detailed your objectives, you’re motivated to follow the plan you’ve set out for yourself, and you know exactly what the end result is going to be because you’ve done your research. And while you’re prepared to have to push yourself, you also know your goal is … Read more
Before I had a child, there was one thing that I really didn’t like about going on vacation–my morning routine had to be improvised. Post-child, my whole life seems to be improvised for the time being, but I remember those days where I valued my morning routine so much that I would do whatever I … Read more
If you’re a regular on this site, you know that exercising your brain is just as important as exercising your body. The difference, though, is that a lot of people dread working out and see it as being a chore. But brain games are fun, and challenging in a less…burdensome way. I think you will … Read more
I spend a lot of time each week encouraging my six-year-old to read. And while she doesn’t dislike reading, if given the choice, she’s going to choose to go outside or play with slime 100% of the time. I get it…the books she’s tasked with reading are repetitive and increasingly challenging for her. But, knowing … Read more
When you think five, ten, or fifteen years into the future, what do you hope will be significantly different than it is today? Your income? Your health? Your relationships? We all have visions for the future, and whatever yours may be, setting effective goals can help you get there by keeping you motivated, helping you … Read more