Start With YOU.

Do you ever wish that others would change – family members, colleagues, or neighbors? Or, do you think that if you could only move to a new job, town, or relationship that life would be grand? While these external adjustments can make life better for a time, the annoying people and circumstances follow you –

Give Up . . . But Don’t Give In or Quit

Society, especially in the Western World, prides itself on pushing, striving, and controlling – situations, people, and even the environment. It’s pretty obvious that it’s NOT working. We live in a stressed out, overburdened, and ozone-action day filled world. So what’s a person to do?  How can you give up without giving in or quitting?

Do You Want to Accelerate Your Success?

Many people have a list of all of the things that they want to be, do, and have. They think about these goals and dreams and visualize what life will be like when they achieve everything on the list. Some even take it a step further and link the goals to deeply positive feelings –

Do You Still Care About Your Goals?

Some people pursue goals and dreams that longer fit who they are, what they want, and what they believe in. Yet, they made the commitment and they are going to see it through to the (sometimes bitter) end.  Take my friend, Jack, who became an accountant because it was a solid steady thing to do

Chasing versus Advancing

Yesterday I sent the following tweet: “Advance toward your aspirations instead of chasing them. You will ultimately achieve your goals and dreams faster and be happier.”  Since it was a Sunday, I didn’t really expect to receive a response. Happily, I did from my friend, Paul. “Hi Anita, I’m curious – what do you see

Just say “Thank You”!

Have you ever given a person a compliment – about an attractive sweater or a handsome suit – and received the response, ”Oh, this old thing. I just dragged it out of the back of my closet.” Or, have you received a compliment on an excellent work project or fabulous dinner and replied, “Oh, it

Are You Willing to Succeed?

A willingness to consider other points of view and new options is key to having a successful life. So why are many people reluctant to be open-minded? Perhaps it’s fear of the unknown, fear of looking silly or stupid, or even a fear of change. Whatever the “reason”, the real risk of failure comes when

Enjoy Yourself!

Does the idea of enjoying yourself strike fear in your heart? If it does, you’re not alone – it does in mine! With that said, realize that enjoyment is a key factor in living a full, vital, and satisfying life. So give yourself a break . . . and enjoy a little.  Now this doesn’t

Clean Up Your Room For Success

Are you working at a particular goal and still not making the progress you’d hope for? First, check to see if that goal is still important to you – something that you are ready, willing and able to commit to. If not, choose something else.  However, if your goal is something you choose to have

“It’s Not How You Start, It’s How You Finish!”

After two really long weeks, I arrived home after a very hectic Saturday at work. I was ready for a movie and one found me. It’s called, “Last Holiday” starring Queen Latifah. She plays a shy and somewhat fearful woman, Georgia, who puts her goals, passions, and dreams on hold. Yet all this changes when