In his book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen R. Covey explains that all things are created twice: first in our minds, and then in reality. To create the life we want, we must start with a clear understanding of our destination. We need to know where we are going in order to …
With only a couple weeks until April 15, tax season is upon us. Hopefully you’ve been keeping careful track of your documents throughout the previous year and have everything ready to go. Sorting through paperwork takes time and leaves us with stacks of paper on the counter, desk, or even the floor. But what if …
In April, plan to Put First Things First. Take care of the important items you’ve been procrastinating, spend some quiet time walking in nature, enjoy the new-ness of spring with loved ones, and refresh your enthusiasm for achieving your dreams. April Checklist Pocket Size: PDF April Checklist Compact Size: PDF April Checklist Classic Size: PDF …
The idea of achieving a perfect balance between work, family, physical health, hobbies, spirituality, emotional health, and all other aspects of our lives, is fundamentally flawed. The notion that we can give equal time and energy to everything is unrealistic, and attempting to do so can lead to even greater imbalance. Think about it: …
Winston Churchill once said, “Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” This quote perfectly encapsulates the idea of failing forward, which is a concept championed by John Maxwell in his book Failing Forward. This concept recognizes that all progress is through failure, learning, and adjusting. Failing forward means that a …
In Stephen R. Covey’s book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, the first Habit he teaches is “Be Proactive”. There’s a reason for this: it will be much harder to implement the other six habits if you don’t focus on being proactive first. Being proactive means thinking about the future and focusing on the …
Statistics tell us that by now, most people have completely abandoned their new year’s resolutions. Why is that? The answer is likely a simple one: We’re not truly engaged in our goals. Just as teenagers and kids will describe their least favorite or most difficult subject in school as “boring”, what they’re really saying is …
March forward by Beginning with the End in Mind. This will help you get motivated to not only start a goal, but keep you motivated to finish the process and gain that success you are shooting for. You’ll get so much done this month! But don’t forget to also schedule in some rest and relaxation. …
One thing many of our presidents have had in common, and often why they were elected, is their dynamic leadership skills. Popularity may wax and wane, but a dynamic leader is memorable, at the very least. They have a way of inspiring others to follow, to join, to get involved in some way. The word …
When our day-to-day routine starts feeling more like a never-ending chore, it can be all too easy to forget that fresh and exciting lives require our active participation in order to become and stay that way. For the times when you’re feeling disenamored with your everyday routine, here are some simple methods for falling in …
(Note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity.) Wide receiver and return specialist Britain Covey, after going unselected in the 2022 draft, was signed by Philadelphia’s football team as an undrafted free agent. After working hard to prove himself during practice, he was elevated to the active roster for their Week 1 game …
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How often do you stop and consider your mental wellness? Mental wellness is much more than simply the absence of mental illness, it means that your mind is in order and functioning in your best interest. You are able to think, feel, and act in ways that create a positive impact on your physical and …
We all desire to live a life of success, and the great news is that virtually anyone can achieve it! However, there are challenges we have to overcome. These may be internal, circumstantial, or relational—and can seem daunting at the best, and impossible at the worst. It’s easy to indulge in thoughts that our heroes …
February has us thinking of creative ways to show love: to family & friends, to ourselves, and to the world. It doesn’t have to involve big gestures. Just take those brief moments to share kindness—whenever an idea and opportunity presents itself. Share your experiences of kindnesses given and received with loved ones, and in the …
Coming out of the holiday season, we’ve all had lots of practice feeding our bodies – usually too much and not very healthy. January marks a common and popular starting point for improving our health habits—focusing on what we eat and exercising the body. During this time, it can be easy to forget about health …
Many say it’s resources, luck, background, or connections that create successful people. While these all have some influence, the strongest contributing factor to achieving something significant is self-belief. Studies have proven that when you experience positive emotions such as love, joy, or contentment, you’ll see more possibilities in your life. If you believe in yourself, …
It’s the second week of January, which means you’ve likely hit a few roadblocks to fulfilling your resolutions and beginning making changes. When you hit these roadblocks, what do you do to get over them? Many try “muscling through” difficulties and “just forcing it”, but this approach isn’t sustainable. Instead, let’s review the dangers of …
The first week of January is that reoccurring e time of year when we feel that we should turn over a new leaf and have a fresh start. Unfortunately, most people don’t have much luck keeping their New Year’s Resolutions, at least not more than a month or two …and there are several reasons for …
It’s the last week of December, and this year went by fast! If you find yourself getting a bit lost in the whirlwind of everyday life, you may be realizing you’re not clear on what actually happened this year. This is why it’s so important to take time to reflect. Take a mental ‘look’ at …
“Peace on earth will come to stay when we live Christmas every day.” -Helen Steiner Rice We live in a time when the joy of anticipation has been largely forgotten, replaced by instant gratification. If we want something, we buy it… and it can usually be at our doorstep within a day or two. Conversely, …
