The world is full of things to do -- but how do you know what's best to do?
The answer lies in the word priorities. Our priorities should determine how we spend our time.
A great leader understands and works toward their priorities.
A great leader knows that he or she can do anything, but shouldn't do everything.
Are you living according to your priorities?
The average person has between 12,000 to 60,000 thoughts per day. 80% of those thoughts are negative. And of the 80% of negative thoughts people have, 95% of them are repetitive.
That statistic shows me that many of us struggle with fear and negativity.
Of the 12,000 to 60,000 thoughts YOU have each day, how many contain fear?
We're all daytraders, not just the experts who ply their trade in the stock market. Think about it. What is your life? Your life is your time. And if your life is your time, then what are you trading your time for each day? The truth is every day, you and I exchange our time for a whole host of pursuits from eating, to surfing the internet, to volunteering, to watching TV, to hobbies, to exercise, and yes, to our jobs.
And how do you determine whether or not you are getting a good return on investment for those activities? I measure my return rate based on the level of fulfillment, purpose, and joy I receive. I know I'm getting a good return on investment if by doing these activities, that I am more...ALIVE to life itself.
According to the most updated version of “Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs,” one of your fundamental needs is for transcendence. Did you know this?
You have the inherent need to live for a purpose beyond yourself.
Not only is it A NEED, but it is also your HIGHEST NEED!
“If we’re growing, we’re always going to be out of our comfort zone.” -John Maxwell
When was the last time you stepped outside of your comfort zone?
I stepped outside of my comfort zone by hosting my first ever webinar yesterday. And you know what? Every time I make a decision to push myself outside my comfort zone to grow, I ALWAYS come away from those experiences so grateful that I stretched myself!
If you had a time machine, what would you go back and tell yourself?
I’ve been thinking a whole lot about what I’d go back and tell myself if I had the chance.
As I wrote about before, reflection is a vitally important exercise (and it is a must for anyone truly looking to grow into their potential) because certain wisdom comes only from a hindsight perspective.
Think of how much the world has changed just in the past 12 months. If I could have a conversation with you from 12 months ago, I’ll bet you would affirm that time with family is to be treasured, health is a gift, and the world can change in a moment!
I love all that New Year's Day stands for. New Years Day signals a change in seasons and a fresh start to begin writing the story of your hopes and anticipations for the new year. It allows you to put the past behind you and make a plan for a better tomorrow.
What does a better 2021 look like to you?
Last week, I shared an email with you about the importance of looking back on 2020's lessons -- and reflecting upon them. That was step one of a two-step process of planning for a prosperous new year.
Today, I want to share with you step two. This step is all about looking forward with intentionality. In the video below, I'll share with you "10 Questions to Make the New Year Wildly Successful."
This is the time of year when it’s really important to look back on the previous year and take time to capture the most important lessons from your experience in this thing we call life. And I have a tool, a really powerful series of questions I’m providing for you to download at the end of this message but before I get to that, let me touch on the series of posts I created last week.
"Gratitude will shift you to a higher frequency, and you will attract much better things." – Rhonda Byrne
When it comes to the benefits of gratitude, there is no short-supply of evidence. Psychologists have found that over time, feelings of gratitude boost happiness while fostering both physical and psychological health. Those facing mental health issues also benefit from the increase in positive self-talk that can result from a gratitude practice.
Ingratitude, defined as a discernible lack of gratitude, can happen for many reasons.
As an emotion, gratitude is so powerful because it generates positivity that both reaches inward and extends outward. For some, the expression and feeling of gratitude come easy. However, for others, the act of practicing gratitude can be a little more difficult. This is because we're all wired differently due to genetics, brain structure, and personality traits. For example, envy, materialism, narcissism, and cynicism can act as barriers to gratitude.
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