Tag: goals

  • Set Back (Or… What to do When Life Gives You Lemons and a $2500 Car Repair)

    Set Back (Or… What to do When Life Gives You Lemons and a $2500 Car Repair)

    Throw them back. Immediately. Take those lemons and nail life in the face. It happens. Something out of your control. And you have a big setback. Whether the setback is with a personal goal like going to the gym, a work goal, or a new habit you’re trying to lock in. Sometimes it’s finances. You’re…

  • How often do you say no?

    How often do you say no?

    “How often do you “say “no” to things that would interfere with your goals?” I say “no” daily, in more than one way… By making my own coffee, I’m saying “no” to pricier coffee bar coffees. I have been diligent with making dinner, usually 6 nights a week, saying “no” to take-out and restaurant dinners.…

  • Challenging…

    Challenging…

    What is the biggest challenge you will face in the next six months? There are a couple. And by a couple, I mean four: What are your challenges for the next six months? I’d love to hear from you! 🙂

  • New year, new goals, but where to start?

    New year, new goals, but where to start?

    At the beginning. That’s the only place we can start. Maybe this year, you want to pay off debt (like me!), run a 5K, or start walking a little bit every day. In my experience, one of the biggest things that gets between me and any goal I have, big or little, is my thinking.…

  • Playtime- Can we please be playful with goals?

    Playtime- Can we please be playful with goals?

    I love the beginning of the year. It always feels like a clean slate to me. A time to think about a whole new year ahead, and what do I want to do with it? (Read.) Where do I want to go? (Mexico. Again.) Who do I want to see? (Metal bands.) What do I…