Do you know your limits? So many of us don’t. Or worse yet, we are afraid that if we admit we have limits that we are weak. When in reality the opposite is true. Knowing your limits, in all aspects of your life, makes you a more rounded individual, better employee, kinder friend, and more loving person. Understanding your limits is the key to feeling more in control of your life and allows you to give more energy and love to those around you. I used to think that “no” was a d

I was sitting next to one of my best friends in the whole world (who happens to be 3X my age and oh so wise) when she asked how my life was going. I was honest with her when I explained that while I was good, things weren’t exactly how I wanted them right then. I wasn’t sure about some future decisions, and my birthday was coming up which marked another year that I felt I wasn’t where I thought I would be at my age. I told her that while life really was good, the perfect plan

Some are born with it. Some develop it. We all want it: Courage. And not just the courage to back country ski or walk across fire. I’m talking about the deep-seated courage that drives you to push onward. Life is an uphill battle, and for some us to make it with one foot in front of the other feels like more than we can manage. Others have no fear when trudging forward towards their goals. What makes the difference? It’s a little attitude, add drive, and most critical, courag

Lately all of the wonderful habits I promised myself I would start, or at least start doing better, have not happened. Not even one. This can be so frustrating especially when you feel your progress regressing. Why is creating a new positive routine in your life or habit feel almost impossible? Our list of reasons for not starting, not trying, and not developing the habits we would like to can all be traced back to our focus. Are we focused on the pleasure of our new habit or

Many people think that kindness is a sign of weakness when it comes to business or getting your way. Actually just the opposite is true. Kindness is its very own strength. It takes someone strong and patient to be kind to others that are misunderstanding, belittling, or disagreeing with them. It almost is a well-kept secret that kindness is truly the best way to get what you want in life. Here is an example for you that happened to me last week. My in-laws had us over for din

When I stepped into the doors at college I was in for a little surprise—no one, and I do mean no one, knew who I was. Since elementary school I had been known as “Mrs. Williams’ daughter,” in high school I was the “theater girl,” then I was “Miss Kaysville.” There were so many different variations of how people knew me and for what or if they knew my family. Starting college was having my slate cleared. I realized this when I introduced myself the very first day (an activity

We’ve all been there. It’s New Year’s Day, and you have just finished writing all of your goals for the upcoming year. It’s exciting, it’s fresh, and it’s going to happen. We’ve all also been there too on December 31st, wondering where the time went to complete that list of goals. Sustaining our motivation can be a tricky thing for everyone. From the limited experience that I have, I would argue that unless motivation comes from within it won’t last. Getting motivated is the