How to Set S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goals (Part 4):  A is for Action Plan

In yesterday’s blog post, I discussed the necessity of setting Meaningful goals. In today’s post I will show why it important to create an Action plan when setting goals. A detailed action plan is essential to turning your goal into reality. To accomplish your goal, you will need to take dozens of actions over the course […]

How to Set S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goals (Part 5):  R is for Realistic

In yesterday’s blog post, I discussed the necessity of creating a detailed Action plan when setting goals. In today’s post, I will show why it important to set Realistic goals.  For a long time, I resisted setting realistic goals. To me “realistic” somehow seemed humdrum and not very inspiring. I viewed a realistic goal as […]

How to Set S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goals (Part 6): T is for “Track Your Progress”

In yesterday’s blog post, I discussed the importance of setting Realistic goals. In today’s post, I will show why it important to Track Your Progress. The key to your success is hidden in your daily routine. Each day you need to record in writing what actions you actually took to accomplish your goal.I encourage you to […]

How to Set S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goals (Part 7): E is for “Enlist Support from Others”

In yesterday’s blog post, I discussed the importance of Tracking Your Progress when working on your goals. In today’s post, I will show why it is so helpful to Enlist Support from Others. As you work toward achieving your goals, you will inevitably encounter road blocks and times of discouragement. This is why it is so important […]

How to Set S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goals (Part 8): R is for “Reward Yourself throughout the Process”

In yesterday’s blog post, I discussed the importance of Enlisting support from others when working on your goals. In today’s post, I will show why it is so helpful to “Reward yourself throughout the process.” As I’ve mentioned previously, achieving long-term goals can be very challenging and frustrating.  This is certainly true for me with regard to writing […]

The Power Of Unconditional Love

Several years ago some children were asked to share their thoughts about love: Glen, age 7 said, “If falling in love is anything like learning how to spell, I don’t want to do it. It takes too long.” May, age 9 said this about love: “No one is sure why it happens, but I heard […]

A Love That Covers

I once saw a bumper sticker that said, “It is loving and giving that make life worth living.” This is so true. I have observed that the happiest people are those who truly place a high priority on loving others. When we allow God’s love to flow through us, He gives us the strength to […]

How To Persist Even When You’re Discouraged

When you’re feeling discouraged, it can seem that giving up is the most logical thing to do. This is because things always look worse, when we look at our circumstances with a discouraged mindset. A perfect example of this was a pastor who lived in New York, who was trying to get a book he […]

An Overlooked Method For Finding Happiness

Our first snow of the season left a few inches of white covering the grass and the trees. I was driving near my house the next day, and happened to look over to the side of the road. I was awestruck by the gorgeous landscape of trees painted white. The whole scene glowed, the rays […]

What Is The Root Cause Of Perfectionism?

Are you a perfectionist? Or perhaps you know someone who obsesses over the smallest details? You may be wondering why people become perfectionists. As an individual who has struggled with perfectionism, I understand the frustrations and pressure that perfectionists place on ourselves. Years ago, I thought that some people were simply born perfectionists and there […]

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