22. January 2020

Jan 22 - Need to say "yes" to yourself? Are you feeling pressure from all fronts and it seems there isn’t enough time to breathe, let alone take a break? Are you swamped with obligations and deadlines and feel your focus cannot waver, even for a moment? Are you loving all that is being thrown at you, while at the same time, not stopping to smell the roses to celebrate all that you have accomplished? When you feel all tied up in knots, whether it is good or bad stress, it is your body telling...

05. March 2018

March 5, 2018 - Is your purpose driving you forward? Do you have an ultimate outcome in mind that serves as your guide towards what you are trying to achieve? Are you driven by a purpose that is greater than you, yet shapes the very essence of you? Or are you caught up in tasks or obligations that no longer excite or delight you? Or have they never made you feel as though you were meant to be doing them? Each of us brings a unique set of experiences, insights and talents that are meant to be at...

28. March 2016

Mar 28, 2011 - Is saying "No" your opportunity? Are you not saying "No" enough in order to get what you truly want and desire out of your life? Is "No" what you need to say in order to make room for the real opportunities? Or is "No" what you need to say in order to declare that you will no longer settle for or accept mediocrity, simply because this may be the norm for others? Could saying "No" help you claim your right to disagree in order to realize a much better end result? The negativity...

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,...

03. November 2014

Nov 3, 2014 - Could tomorrow be today? Are you putting off things you would really like to be doing for later? Are you pushing a responsibility continuously into the future because it isn't something you enjoy or look forward to, even though you know it must be dealt with at some point? Do you catch yourself saying, "I'll get around to it tomorrow." or "Maybe tomorrow, I can make this a priority." ... and then tomorrow continues to be "tomorrow"? Both the things you really want to be doing and...

28. April 2014

April 28, 2014 - Are you fully engaged in life? How often do you feel distracted and pulled in many directions? How often do you find yourself wishing you were doing something other than what you are doing right at that moment? If the answer is "often" or even "sometimes" to either one of these questions, you may be on the verge or already are disengaged in your own life. Do you feel frustration, lack of fulfillment, exhaustion, stress, unending demands and obligations, and are wishing for some...

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...

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...

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...

24. December 2012

Dec 24, 2013 – How blessed do you feel? As this holiday season continues to consume us, are you counting your blessings, or counting down to the conclusion of the hustle, bustle and stress that has had you going in a million directions? Are you so caught up in the demands, obligations and expectations that you have lost sight of the true underlying sentiment and solace that this time of year represents? In this season of giving, we often are forgetting how much we have been given. Take an...