When I am in the midst of a challenge, I try to use whatever time I have available to think about my next step(s). Sometimes that's a few seconds, sometimes that's a few days. No matter how much time I have, my process seems to work the same each time. Observe - analyze - plan…
Tag: Reminders
Don’t stray.
We are a little over a month into 2021, so I started reflecting on my goals I set for myself on the 1st of the year. I reflected on them not so much to look at my progress thus far, but to remind myself of what I'm working towards. Each goal I set for myself…
Thankful impacts.
In reflecting on the thanksgiving holiday and the year 2020 beginning to wrap up, I have been reminded lately of the many things I am grateful and thankful for in my life. I wanted to take a moment to thank you all, my readers, for being a part of my life's journey. I am thankful…
Answering our questions.
Every day, I find many things in front of me that are new. When seeking knowledge or experience on new things in our lives, we have questions. I have noticed something about myself that has changed over time when it comes to "questions" - I used to be afraid to ask questions, because I feared…
The emotions of change.
Change is a big deal... A big, sometimes scary word. When something in our life shifts, we have a lot of things to adjust for. Especially when these things come quickly, we have to be willing to adapt and pivot in a timely manner. However, sometimes that is hard. Any time that our life is…
Music Moves.
It amazes me how impactful music is in my own life. It can set my mood, it can carry me through a day, it can grab my emotions, it can pump me up, and it can calm me down. I think we have all experienced the emotions that music can give us. However, the lesson…
Perspective.
I like to make lists. I keep my lists on my "Notes" app on my phone and on my sticky notes I carry. These lists and notes help me in many ways: Reminders for daily tasksLaying out steps to help me reach a goalGiving me little thoughts on things as I maneuver through lifeAnd more.…
Taking time to re-react.
When anything happens in our lives, we react to what just occurred. Our initial reaction can sometimes tell the perfect story of what is actually occurring and how we really feel, when other times we jump to conclusions and our emotions provide us with a reaction that is completely inaccurate. I always take note of…
“B” focus.
The weather recently in Kansas City has been beautiful. As I go from place to place, whether it be work, my girlfriend's place, my home, the golf course, my friend's house, etc., I have made it a note to appreciate the weather - spend time outside, go for walks, roll the windows down on the…
How to clear your mind.
What do you do when your mind is spinning its wheels? I catch myself overthinking, over-analyzing, and being stressed out often. It's easy for our mind to put itself in a place that is beyond what's going on. Whether it's because we feel things should be different, because we want things to be different, or…









