Basically, if it takes less than two minutes, do it now. This rule is a gateway to habit formation. After all, we become what we practice consistently. You will be surprised by how much you can complete in only two minutes. What is the two-minute rule? According to the Two-Minute Rule, simplified by David AllenContinue reading “The 2-Minute Rule: The Science of Getting Started”
Category Archives: Consistency
Why Small Starts Create Big Change
Who do you want to become? How are you going to get there? “Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day-in and day-out.” Robert Collier You need to keep moving forward. Motivation follows action, so how do you keep your motivation going? What is going to motivate you? Motivation is the emotional desire toContinue reading “Why Small Starts Create Big Change”
The Gentle Strength of Discipline – Designing Tomorrow
“With self-discipline, almost anything is possible.” – Theodore Roosevelt December is a month of reflection and preparation for the new year. This blog series focuses on our mind’s eye, which refers to the ability to visualize or imagine something in your mind without physically seeing it. Reflection and preparation allow us to work toward ourContinue reading “The Gentle Strength of Discipline – Designing Tomorrow”
I’m Fixin To – The Moment before Movement
The Mind’s Eye: Designing Tomorrow Through Reflective Vision and Personal Philosophy The December blog theme will focus on our mind’s eye, which refers to the ability to visualize or imagine something in your mind without physically seeing it. Our brains can create mental images based on memory, imagination, or other sensory experiences. We have theContinue reading “I’m Fixin To – The Moment before Movement”
The Path to Clarity: Understanding, Growth, Potential, and Purpose
Know Thyself Please, keep looking. Not for a person, but for your passion, your love, your courage, your goals, your dreams, your happiness, yourself. Explore yourself before you explore another. Know your worth, know yourself. Only then you will know what you need over what you want. You need yourself to become your own. –Continue reading “The Path to Clarity: Understanding, Growth, Potential, and Purpose”
Balance: The Art of Harmony in Everyday Life
In pursuing purpose and meaning. We must learn to gather the tools that sustain us physically and mentally. We need to learn how to navigate a world that is not always friendly or comfortable. Balancing the areas of your life can help you create a life of purpose and satisfaction. In this essay, I presentContinue reading “Balance: The Art of Harmony in Everyday Life”
Moderation – The Wisdom of Knowing When to Pause
“All things in moderation, including moderation.” – Socrates This is part four of a focus, clarity, consistency, moderation, and balance series. We need to focus on gaining clarity and consistency to keep moving in a positive direction. Viewing well-being with moderation is a philosophy and a practical tool. As a tool, moderation is a practicalContinue reading “Moderation – The Wisdom of Knowing When to Pause”
Consistency- The Strength of Daily Habits
“Motivation gets you going, but discipline keeps you growing. That’s the Law of Consistency. It doesn’t matter how talented you are. It doesn’t matter how many opportunities you receive. If you want to grow, consistency is key.” – John C. Maxwell This month’s essays use a framework for living life well. May 2, 2025 –Continue reading “Consistency- The Strength of Daily Habits”
Clarity – Seeing Life with Perspective
Mental clarity is a state where your mind feels sharp and focused, your thoughts are clear and undivided, and a place where your thoughts are calm and organized. Mental clarity is vital to our ability to make efficient decisions and process information. Reaching our goals involves understanding the importance of a clear vision in ourContinue reading “Clarity – Seeing Life with Perspective”
Decisions Shape Destiny: How Small Choices Build Powerful Habits
“Be the designer of your world and not merely the consumer of it. Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become.” – James Clear We are in a constant state of making decisions, regardless of our awareness. We make small choices about what to eat, what to wear,Continue reading “Decisions Shape Destiny: How Small Choices Build Powerful Habits”