**This is a revision of a post from July 22nd** A person’s character is comprised mainly of two things: the thoughts they have, and the things they do. I recently wrote about how important it is to gain control of your thoughts – certainly a good first step, but it takes action to see […]
Anti-heroes are becoming more and more popular across entertainment platforms. Audiences have grown tired of the black & white, good versus evil dynamic. Instead, unorthodox characters with flaws and convoluted motives like Walter White, Tony Soprano, or Jack Sparrow (captain, that is) are represented. Ideally, these gray figures are more realistic and establish a stronger […]
In yesterday’s blog, I reflected on what it takes to overcome bad habits and fleshed out a few possible methods to do just that. In an effort to put my money where my mouth is, today I put together a list of some of the habits of my daily life that I want to eliminate […]
As I am now 22 days into the month-long challenge of daily blogging, this morning I was inspired by the concept of establishing and breaking habits. As a current participant of a professional development program, becoming more intentional about what things or actions I spend my time on have been prevalent themes. The last few […]
One of the main skills I have been sharpening over the last few months is learning how to effectively set goals and develop a plan to accomplish those goals; however, I’ve mostly been thinking short term. Today I took some time and curated a list of things I want to accomplish by the time I […]
A person’s overall wellbeing is generally measured in two aspects, mental (emotional) and physical. As important as developing a healthy regimen of diet and exercise is, it is equally vital to maintain healthy thoughts. Everyone has an inner voice that guides their thoughts and decision making. This voice, or conscience, is influenced by a person’s […]
Everyone has something or someone they look to for motivation. Famous quotes from successful figures like “believe you can and you’re halfway there” from Teddy Roosevelt or “all our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them” from Walt Disney are often repeated as encouragement to keep working towards an established […]
“If we try hard to avoid mistakes, we aren’t open to getting the information we need in order to do better.” – Dr. Robert A. Kennedy One of the most observable global aspects of human nature is the desire to be right. Being wrong or making a mistake is often embarrassing, or even demeaning. Society […]
**Dramatic Thanos Voice** “Procrastination… is inevitable” I believe procrastination is a sickness more common than, well, the common cold. Everyone procrastinates to some degree, though it certainly affects some more drastically than others. Just like the common cold and other everyday ailments, there is a prescription for getting over procrastination. If I were a doctor […]
As a Minnesota kid that grew up around plains and corn fields all my life, experiencing other types of geological formation is always categorically astonishing. Sitting where I am now, gazing at the mountains while on vacation in Colorado Springs, I started to think about what makes travel and experiencing new adventures so universally treasured. […]