11. December 2017
Dec 11, 2017 - Is it never enough? Are you striving to accomplish specific goals, and it seems no matter what you do, you cannot ever quite get there? Are you a high achiever that once you reach the next pinnacle, you find yourself feeling as though it still isn't quite enough and you must continually set the bar higher and make the challenge greater? In either case, perhaps what is actually happening is a disconnection between what you think you want versus what you truly want. Take an...
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...
25. September 2017
Sept 25, 2017 - Is it time to step it up? Are your efforts to take an initiative to another level falling short of your expectations? Are you staying focused, yet it doesn't seem as though any progress is being made, or you are not reaping the results you had expected by this time? More is happening behind the scenes and under the surface than you may realize. In the meantime, you need to ask yourself if you have truly stepped it up in all that can be done to move a particular desire forward....
10. April 2017
April 10, 2017 - Are you settling? Are you allowing yourself to make exceptions to your high standards because you feel you have no choice? Are you accepting less than desired efforts by others or even yourself due to a belief that you cannot give it your full focus or resources at this time? Are you wanting more for less without being willing to give more yourself? Are you lowering your expectations due to perceived limitations? To achieve beyond what you are currently achieving requires...
12. December 2016
Dec 12, 2016 - Are your actions inspired enough? Are you intentional about the actions you are taking to lead you down the pathway of your choosing? Or are your actions driven by demands, expectations, and reactions to what others are doing or need you to be doing? Do you feel passionate about the steps you are taking or merely obligated? Do you have a sense of accomplishment when you complete certain actions or a sense of relief that they are behind you? If you are not excited by the actions...
28. November 2016
Nov 28, 2016 - Are you sharing enough? Are you keeping too much inside, not letting others know what you are thinking or feeling about a particular situation? Are you not letting others know they are appreciated, valued or instrumental in what you are trying to achieve? Are you expecting a great deal, yet not sharing clearly why it is important to you and of value to those who are assisting you? If you are feeling frustrated or disappointed in other people because they don't seem to "get" or...
21. April 2014
April 21, 2014 - Are your passions buried amidst everyday living? Are there things you are passionate about that you feel you must put on the back burner because of your current obligations? Do you have some hidden passions that you may not even be aware of because you are so focused on what needs to be done, should be done, or has to be done? People who allow their passions to shine through in the work that they do and the way that they live also are more productive, satisfied and exhilarated...
27. January 2014
Jan 27, 2014 - Are others impeding your progress? Are you working toward a goal that requires the support and assistance of others to enable its achievement? Are you feeling frustrated by a lack of progress or competency from others, which you believe is impacting your ability to move forward effectively? Instead of viewing others as your obstacle, view yourself as your optimal source of inspiration and inclination for getting things done. This doesn't mean you do it alone. It simply means you...
16. December 2013
Dec 16, 2013 - Is work all consuming? Are you under pressure in your work to perform and accomplish a great deal of activities in a specific amount of time? Are you experiencing demands from others at work, which are creating an "all work, no play" reality in your life? In this "want it now" society that we live in, it is easy to allow demands and expectations to control how we function to the point that we feel that we are no longer in control of our time or activities. The key is first to...
21. October 2013
Oct 21, 2013 - Are you accepting mediocrity? Do you feel as though everyone around you is merely working or completing things at the bare minimum necessary? Do you feel as if they are focusing just on what will be sufficient for meeting versus exceeding expectations? If some of these individuals are working directly with you or for you, then you may be falling victim to accepting mediocrity. If you are not clearly defining expectations or are simply thinking that there is nothing that you can...