Is removing negativity from your life possible? Well, it is impossible to remove ALL negativity from your life. Happiness almost never equals a picture-perfect life where things never go wrong, where you don’t ever get angry, sad or frustrated. Or disappointed. That’s not what being more “positive” or “happy” is about. It’s about realizing that “happiness” means different things to all of us. It is also about the realization that sometimes, removing negativity from your life takes work, a lot…
If I were to ask you right now, if there are any changes you’d like to make in your life, chances are you’d respond with “yes.” Personal growth is one of the most beautiful things in life. Looking back and seeing your growth, your own progress can be one of the most rewarding feelings. Change, however, can also be a source of a lot of frustration and self-doubt. What do you do when making a change in your life is…
We never want to do just “one thing”, do we? Quite the opposite, actually: we want to do ALL the things. Travel, make money, find time to exercise, learn a new language, read at least two new books a month, all while also eating pizza. We find ourselves being pulled in million different directions. It seems like there’s so much that needs to get done and with so many things to do, you don’t know where to start. So what…
I get in my car after work and go home. I listen to the radio or turn on my iPod and drive. As I pull into my driveway, I think to myself “wow, how did I get here so quick?” My 30-minute commute seemed like a 5-minute ride. It’s kind of scary if you think about it. My mind was so distracted, that I didn’t even realize I was already home. I was probably thinking about what to make for…
Being busy, and being productive are two different things. Being productive means working smarter, not harder. It’s something that I’ve struggled with for the longest time. You could always hear me say “I am soooo busy” but at the end of the day, I’d do a quick recap and realize that I really didn’t get as much done as I thought. I’d feel exhausted, but in reality, I really haven’t done anything very productive. I’m sure you know that feeling.…