Dancing in Circles

Do you ever wonder why some people thrive in chaos while others crumble? The secret just might be in that they have mastered the dance of the 'Circles of Concern, Influence, and Control' popularized by Stephen Covey in THE SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE....

Train Your Brain

You've probably seen those apps that promise to train your brain and increase your intellectual capacity. It's a little difficult to say for sure whether or not they actually work. While some argue that these apps,...

When in Doubt, Zoom Out

Have you ever noticed how you can be the go-to guru for solving everyone else's problems, but when it's your turn to take your own advice, suddenly there's a mental roadblock? Happens to the best of us. It turns out that it’s a well-researched phenomena which has been...

The Art of Assertiveness

A personal challenge for me over the years has been the fear of asserting myself, expressing my needs, and standing firm. Even when I've made attempts, it had the potential to come at the expense of the relationship. Assertively asking for what you want or need can be...

I can’t do that now!

THE POWER OF NO Years ago, I was part of a group of pastor’s which met together monthly to discuss leadership, personal growth and church systems. One of the principles I learned during that time was to not only have a “To-Do” list, but also a “Not to Do” list....

Slowing Down Time

Happy New Year! I thought it would be appropriate to center this first edition of THE THURSDAY RESET for 2024 around the intriguing theme of time. Have you ever noticed that time seems to slip away with each passing year? I often wonder if it's a result of having more...
The Creative Storm

The Creative Storm

Feeling stuck in a creative rut? Have you ever wished you could tap into that endless well of innovative ideas that seems to elude you? Well, you can! Brainstorming, a technique that harnesses the collective power of our noggins to churn out fresh ideas, is your...

Your Wandering Mind

Your Wandering Mind

Mind wandering… daydreaming.. it’s common to all of us. But, why do we do it? Scientists are still learning about mind wandering, but they have discovered that it is actually a normal and healthy part of brain activity. However, it can also be detrimental to our focus...

Anger: Master? Or Mastered?

Anger: Master? Or Mastered?

Anger is a normal human emotion. But when it gets out of control, it can damage our relationships, our careers, and our health. Unless it’s mastered, it has the potential to take you further than you wanted to go, keep you longer than you wanted to stay and cost you...

Inconsistent Consistency

Inconsistent Consistency

Consistency is often seen as the key to success. But what if I told you that INCONSISTENCY can actually be helpful? Sometimes our rigid and perfectionist tendencies can lead to frustration with ourselves and our goals. Let’s explore this together. Quotes "Don't beat...

Break out of that Comfort Zone

Break out of that Comfort Zone

We all have a comfort zone. It's the place where we feel safe and comfortable. It's where we know what to expect and we don't have to take any risks. But if we want to achieve great things in life, we need to step outside of our comfort zone. Quotes "The only thing...

Happiness in Life

Happiness in Life

Happiness is a universal human pursuit. In fact, the Declaration of Independence talks about, “life, liberty, and the pursuit of ‘happiness’. We all want to be happy, but what does that really mean? And how can we achieve it? There is no one-size-fits-all answer, but...

I think I’ll wait on that

I think I’ll wait on that

Have you ever eaten a whole bag of chips even though you knew you'd regret it later? Or maybe you've bought something on impulse that you didn't really need. These are just a few examples of instant gratification, the act of choosing a smaller, immediate reward over a...

I think so!

I think so!

Thinking is a fundamental aspect of human life, shaping our perceptions, decisions, and actions. However, without even realizing it, on a day to day basis, we fall back on using our minds in one or two set patterns. These patterns are called “Thinking Models”. We use...

Endorsing Weakness? What?

Endorsing Weakness? What?

I recently came across the book, The Portable Coach, by Thomas Leonard. What immediately caught my attention while scanning the table of contents was this: “Endorse Your Worst Weakness”. At first glance, I thought… “Wait. What?” But then I realized the truth. We often...

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