Why do metrics that are supposed to help us grow often make us miserable? This month’s blog theme is how to stay motivated without sabotaging yourself. The goal is to help readers understand why they resist their own goals, how motivation gets tangled up with pressure, and what it looks like to build a lifeContinue reading “When Measuring Your Progress Makes You Miserable”
Category Archives: Motivation
The Psychology of Pushback: Why Motivation Isn’t the Whole Story
This month’s blog series is on motivation, resistance, and freedom; we will explore why we resist things we claim we want, how to stay motivated, and how to avoid setting ourselves up for sabotage. Well, why do we resist our own goals? Today, we are going to discuss the psychology of self-sabotage. Your tendency toContinue reading “The Psychology of Pushback: Why Motivation Isn’t the Whole Story”
The Do Something Principle: Action is the Solution to Overthinking
“Do something today that your future self will thank you for.” – Sean Patrick Flanery A moment when overthinking kept me frozen, when I was thinking about going to the dentist. I hate going to the dentist. My imagination runs wild; I can hear the drill. Is something going to go wrong? Is it goingContinue reading “The Do Something Principle: Action is the Solution to Overthinking”
The 2-Minute Rule: The Science of Getting Started
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”
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”
Motivation: The Spark That Fuels Vision
We might say, “I’m fixin to.” In our mind’s eye, it is not yet action, but it’s more than a lingering thought. It is the mental preparation and gathering of our energy. Motivation is present here as we prepare to step forward. There is a moment before action, a gateway where clarity gathers. According toContinue reading “Motivation: The Spark That Fuels Vision”
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”
Today is Yesterday’s Tomorrow
“Everything changes when you realize that the best version of yourself is not a future version, but a daily choice.” Sarah Bricker Last week’s post was about the power of inner work, transforming your life from the inside out. Self-examination is looking inward to understand who you are and how you define yourself. I doubtContinue reading “Today is Yesterday’s Tomorrow”
What happens when you share your goals? Can other people help?
In my book Resolutions Life Planning Tools, I suggest when writing goals; you make them for your eyes only. This is because when others see what you write, you tend to write for them. Your goals are your personal plans for achievement; sharing before they are defined can lead to others making decisions about yourContinue reading “What happens when you share your goals? Can other people help?”
How Habits Pave the Path to Success
In seeking personal and professional growth, setting goals is just the beginning. Whether aiming to advance in your career, improve your health, or develop new skills, the bridge between setting goals and realizing them lies in cultivating effective habits. Habits serve as the foundational building blocks upon which goal achievement is constructed. Understanding how habitsContinue reading “How Habits Pave the Path to Success”