In our last post, we explored Dr. Russell Ramsay’s “Touching the Task” approach—a powerful tool for initiating action by physically engaging with a task, even in the smallest of ways. But what about when the root of procrastination isn’t just about not wanting to start—it’s the fear that you lack …
First, Let’s Not Make Things Worse: A Practical Guide to Staying Grounded in Tough Moments
Feeling overwhelmed or stressed? Author Jon Acuff’s advice—“First, let’s not make things worse”—offers a refreshing, practical approach for handling life’s challenges with humor, clarity, and emotional steadiness. Learn how this simple mindset shift, along with the grounding cue “Steady,” can help you respond with intention, anchor yourself in calm, and navigate both everyday frustrations and moments of uncertainty.
Take Mental Snapshots of Your Daily Life – Catch Yourself in Action
Reclaim your time and live intentionally with the Snapshot Exercise—a radical act of self-kindness to bring your goals into focus, redirect your day, and stop letting time slip away. Implement this simple tool today to start course-correcting in real-time.
Embracing Both the Struggler and the Warrior: The Key to a Growth Mindset
How do you keep going when you don’t feel confident? This reflection explores balancing self-doubt and belief, embracing both vulnerability and strength to help you keep moving forward.
Why Taking Your Capabilities Seriously Might Be the Missing Link to the Change You Seek
Exploring the part of Dan Sullivan’s Capableism we don’t often talk about. Dan Sullivan, co-founder of Strategic Coach and best-selling author of over 30 books on entrepreneurship and personal growth, is known for his innovative thinking around personal and professional development. One of his most compelling ideas is something he …
We Think We Want Action But What We’re Craving is Momentum
“When we’re stuck in inaction, we think what we most desire is to start taking action. But what we truly desire is to be in momentum.” This powerful insight formed the foundation of a recent game of MotiQuotomy, where ChatGPT and I took this quote and dissected it to uncover …
Reflective Accountability: The Key to Making Steady Progress Toward Your Goals
Struggling to stay consistent with your goals? Discover how using reflection as an accountability tool can help you stay engaged, adjust strategies, and maintain momentum without judgment. Learn compassionate approaches to growth and reconnect with your ‘why’ to keep moving forward.
From Self-Judgment to Self-Trust: The Role of Grace and Compassion in Meaningful Change
In a world where personal growth is often seen as a race toward perfection, many of us find ourselves battling two voices—one that pushes us to keep going, and another that urges us to ease up. Amidst this struggle, we can sometimes face compassion fatigue—feeling like we’ve become “too soft” …
The Difference Between Knowledge and Success: How a Game of MotiQuotomy Reveals Actionable Insights for Entrepreneurial Success – Inspired by Jim Rohn & Darren Hardy
In one of my recent sessions of MotiQuotomy, I dove deep into a quote that resonated with where I currently am on my entrepreneurial journey. The game, MotiQuotomy, for those unfamiliar, challenges players to break down motivational quotes and extract the maximum number of insights possible. The goal is to …
Clarify Your End Game, Then Create Your Life
Paint a future so compelling that you’ll want to go through the transformation required to achieve it. Do so by clarifying your end game first, then design your life.