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...
03. August 2015
Aug 3, 2015 - Are obligations overwhelming you? Are you feeling pulled in a multitude of directions, and many of the things being demanded upon you are not where your passion or interests lie? Have you agreed to certain tasks or responsibilities that feel more like an additional burden? When obligations feel like they are controlling you more than you are controlling them, it is time to better understand why this has happened. Take an MM&I Moment to assess the myriad of commitments,...
04. May 2015
May 4, 2015 - Are you avoiding the obvious? Is there an answer right in front of you that you are not seeing? Are you delaying an inevitable action that needs to be taken? When we are caught up in life's drama or work's chaos, it can be easy to not see what needs to be done due to being distracted by the minutia or to subconsciously avoid taking action as a defense mechanism. One of the best things you can do for yourself when you are in the midst of what feels like immense pressure and...
15. July 2013
July 15, 2013 - Are you trusting your instinct? Are you giving enough credit and attention to that little voice in your head or feeling in your gut trying to guide your decisions? The great wisdom each of us possesses is knowing ourselves better than anyone else in how we think and feel about things. You likely can think of numerous examples where you did not trust your instincts and wished you had listened to what your inner self was trying to help you understand, see or question. The key to...
15. April 2013
April 15, 2013 - Feeling taxed in ways other than income? Are you feeling taxed in ways other than income? Are you feeling the pressure of obligations bearing down on you with respect to your time? Are you feeling pulled in multiple directions and having difficulty deciding how to manage everything effectively and efficiently? Have recent unexpected disruptions impacted your ability to focus on what you want to and need to be focusing on? Are you merely thinking about all that you have to get...
08. April 2013
April 8, 2013 - Are you avoiding conflict? Are you avoiding conflict because you are concerned that it will cause you even more distraction than you have the time to devote to it right now? Are you convincing yourself that allowing the particular situation to exist is better for you than the chaos that could result from dealing with it? Having courage to deal and cope with any situation of conflict begins with understanding what it is costing you right now mentally, emotionally, physically and...
22. March 2010
March 22, 2010 – Want to improve, not change? Is there something that you would like to improve about yourself? Notice I didn’t use the word change? A focus on continuous improvement creates something better whereas a continuous focus on changing creates chaos and discontent. Every day there is an opportunity for us to evolve and improve. This does not mean we are changing. It merely means we are growing and learning along the way. Take an MM&I Moment to list some ways you can improve...