I like it
/This week I removed the "like" function from the blog posts on RoadMaptoYourDreams.com. Why?
Read MoreSmile and Laughter
/My friends will tell you that I cannot tell a joke and although I am fun, arguably, that I am not funny.
Read MorePerspective and Context
/With the exception of dreams and goals, it is important to keep all things in their proper context and/or maintain perspective.
Read MoreManaging 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.
Read MoreThe Cost of More
/At what cost?
Last week I wrote about considering more. We should probably talk about the cost. There is always a cost or trade-off.
Read MoreEnough or More?
/I am content. Really, I am content! I have enough. I do. Most of my basic needs have been met and I am grateful. Is this at odds with wanting more? When is enough enough?
Read MoreIs 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.
Read MoreAssumptions
/Assumptions. I have done my share of assuming. Previously, I have thought I was pretty good at it. I used my own eyes and my own experiences to filter and summarize any given situation.
Read MoreNew 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.
Read MoreWhere Do You Find the time?
/Where do you find the time? I am often asked this question. Life is busy! It is so easy to get caught up in life and pulled in numerous directions. It is a frustrating experience running out of time or wondering where my time went.
Read MoreDefining 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.
Read MoreChanneling 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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