Managing Time

Managing Time

In my recent post "Where do you find the time," I realized that I talked about how important time is to me and that I guard it.  Still, I failed to share any identifiable way that I capture my time.  If I want to be productive, it starts with managing my time well.  I am sharing how I make the most of my day in four easy steps.

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Is This a Game?

Is This a Game?

I dare say that the importance of athletics is underestimated by most.  Perhaps, even by athletes themselves.  I argue that there is a direct translation of skills from the field or court to real life that is often underappreciated. 

I will say that sports easily make the top five most influential things in my life. 

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New Friends Old Friends

New Friends Old Friends

This week is National New Friends, Old Friends Week.  How wonderful because friendship is at the top of my list of things to celebrate!  I, literally, would not have survived the past several of years without my friends.  Both new and old have coalesced to be the perfect safeguard for my mind, heart, and soul.  I am forever grateful.

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Defining Moments

Defining Moments

Any given moment, I create the definition.  It is easy to celebrate victories.  I have had many and I hope for many more.  Adversity and failure are uncomfortable, hard, and debilitating.  Avoid it at all costs.  I tend to agree.  Who likes pain?  

The thing is- pain happens.

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Channeling Motivation

Channeling Motivation

Everyone needs encouragement and inspiration.  Motivation is the tough part.  What I believe to be true is that motivation is personal, something that is valued by the individual and accepted as truth.  Encouragement and inspiration merely appeal to one’s motives.

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Mind Heart Soul Freedom

Mind Heart Soul Freedom

I used to be a realist.  Now I am a dreamer.  Well, most days anyway.  Dream.  I will define it as the uninhibited consideration of the possibilities of anything.  It’s like brainstorming with no stress, deadlines, or restrictions.  It is mind and soul freedom at its best.  Free to wander, consider, and explore. 

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