30. April 2018

April 30, 2018 - Are you being true to you? Have you been so focused on all that needs to be accomplished and the many demands tugging away at your every moments, that you feel you have lost yourself in all the chaos? Are the wants and needs of others taking precedence over your own desires to the point that you are continuously putting what you want on hold? There is nothing selfish about taking some time to reconnect and re-engage with yourself in order to realign and re-prioritize what is...

06. November 2017

Nov 6, 2017 - Are your expectations getting in your way? Do you have high expectations of yourself and others, and they are not being met to your satisfaction? Do your expectations also come with a specific way in which you think things need to be done? With regard to your expectations of yourself, are you constantly raising the bar, scrutinizing your actions and being self critical? With regard to your expectations of others, are these individuals fully aware of why what is expected of them is...

26. June 2017

June 26, 2017 - Are you giving yourself enough credit? Are you your own worst critic, only focused on what is not getting done and what you aren't doing, or able to do? Have you stopped and considered what you have accomplished and overcome? Do you recognize how far you have come to get where you are right now? It is oftentimes too easy to focus on what isn't versus what is when you have high expectations and hold yourself to a higher standard. At the same time, it is important to give yourself...

08. February 2016

Feb 8, 2016 - Are you giving enough? Are you giving yourself enough credit for what you have already accomplished? Are you giving it your all in something you truly aspire to be doing? Are you giving yourself in a way that is nurturing and fulfilling? Giving is one of our greatest sources of strength, gratification and satisfaction when put into perspective for all that it can be. Giving oneself the benefit of the doubt ... giving oneself permission to go for it ... giving oneself faith and...

11. January 2016

Jan 11, 2016 - Are you striving or thriving? Are you continually going after the next level, without celebrating how far you have already come? Are you so focused on goals, that you have lost sight of what they even really mean to you or those who are in your life? It is perfectly fine and can be exhilarating to strive for something. Too often the pressure associated with striving makes a person feel like whatever is accomplished is never quite good enough. When you have this mindset, you may...

12. December 2011

Dec 12, 2011 – Are you satisfied with this year’s work? As you reflect over the past 12 months, are you gratified and satisfied with what has been accomplished or are you wishing you could have done more? Are you excited about the year to come or are you wishing you could relive and rework a few things from this past year? While it is always good to learn and grow from experiences that did not go as desired, to continually focus on what you wish would have been or feeling guilty about what...

15. November 2010

Nov 15, 2010 – Are you close, yet so far? Do you feel as though you are so very close to achieving what you have been working so hard toward realizing, and yet it is still slightly beyond reach? Do you sometimes feel as though you will always be just ever so close and yet still so far? Is your patience beginning to wear a bit thin as a result? Instead of allowing yourself to obsess over finally reaching that pinnacle milestone, how about taking a look back with pride at what you have achieved...

19. April 2010

April 19, 2010 – Frustrated by a lack of progress? Is something you are working on right now taking longer or seems harder to get accomplished than you originally thought it would be? Do you find at times like you should just move on or perhaps that it has been a waste because of the additional effort you have had to put into it? Instead of giving up or getting frustrated, get perspective. Take an MM&I Moment to ask yourself if what you are doing is still important to you and where you...

14. September 2009

Sept 14, 2009 – Are your passions guiding your priorities? Are you doing or working on something currently that you find difficult or is pushing you beyond your comfort zone or abilities? This is a good thing and is key to continuing to grow and succeed. However, if it is also something that is not where your passion lies, and yet still needs to be accomplished, then consider the fact that what may be difficult for you is easy to someone else. You are never in this alone. Take an MM&I...

07. September 2009

Sept 7, 2009 – Are you embracing what energizes you? As the end of summer and the onset of the fall season kicks into gear, are you drained or energized? Are you looking at your growing to-do list with excitement or defeat? This is the time of year when demands naturally increase for many when trying to synergize the Me, Myself & Inc. parts of you. Take an MM&I Moment this Labor Day to identify those things on your to-do list where you can create the most value, make the most...