Every year I see gyms and commercials banking on the New Year’s Resolutions that end up falling away by mid-February. I’ve been there! I’ve tried setting health goals for myself, trying new hobbies, and making the whole year about 1 resolution that in the moment sounded like a good idea. And every year…I failed or just simply forgot about it with all the things happening in my life.
Read MoreIt is almost the end of 2017, and so much has happened this year. I started a business, bought a house, got pregnant, and juggled what felt like a thousand continuing education trainings. This December, I'm taking the opportunity to reflect on all that has happened this year. So often I focus on starting fresh in the new year that I forget to reflect, grow, and learn from the things that are present and happening right now.
Read MoreHave a Growth Mindset
Instead of allowing the obstacle to stop you in your tracks, find a way to shift your perspective on the situation. Though it may feel sticky, unpleasant, and uncomfortable, visualize all the ways in which this particular obstacle is helping you grow. What themes, lessons, and values have popped up through your challenges and setbacks? Often times our obstacles can show us what we want, but also show us what is not serving us. Take away these larger themes and allow it to inspire you with growth from the inside out.
Read MoreLife will always LIFE all over us. So how do we come back to that spark that we felt in January on New Years Day? What is it about that particular day that is any different than June 1st or July 1st?
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