We are all guilty of procrastination at one time or another. The behavior of repeatedly putting off doing something now and instead planning to do it in the future. There are plenty of reasons to justify why we procrastinate – fear of failure, instant gratification, perfectionism – but whatever the reason, the result is the […]
Lifestyle
Set Specific Goals – Aim Small, Miss Small
Have you set specific goals for yourself? My goal this weekend is to watch a little golf as this weekend marks one of the four greatest golf events of the year – major tournament weekend – and specifically, US Open weekend. While some may disagree (and others may not care), I say that the US […]
Confidence Can Be Learned
With the recent passing of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, I have immersed myself in the deluge of media coverage from his life. It’s fascinating to watch clips from the 1960’s and 1970’s when Ali was in his prime as a fighter. He brought a self-confidence to the media never before seen, characterized by a commanding stage presence, a quick […]
Frugal or Cheap?
Are you frugal or cheap? Being frugal is a way of life. It is a choice for those of us who focus on conspicuous consumption rather than indiscriminate spending. But while the goal of both frugal behavior and cheap behavior is to save money, the difference stops there. While the frugal favor value, the cheap are solely […]
Strong Support System Benefits
It doesn’t matter if you are in a professional work environment, participating in sports, or just with your family, having a strong support system is important. I just returned from a long Memorial weekend in Phoenix. It was not a vacation. In fact, I need to take off the rest of this week in order to recover. […]
Summer Fun Ideas
It’s Memorial Weekend. The unofficial start of summer fun. The temperature soars. The pools open up. You can start wearing shorts and flip-flops again. I admit that I’m a summer person. I like the warm weather and everything that goes with it. Life just seems easier during the summer. And this summer is even better […]