Have you ever given up on a goal because you didn’t feel like you were making progress? Getting motivated is often easier than staying motivated. If you want some evidence, walk into any health club in January, and then go back to that same club on the same day and time in February. There will… [Read More]
Imagine that it’s a weekday morning. You arrive at work and walk into the kitchen at your office to grab a cup of coffee. As you grab a mug from the cabinet, you notice a plate of warm chocolate chip cookies on the counter. Three of your colleagues are enjoying the cookies and commenting on… [Read More]
Like many kids, I occasionally procrastinated when it came to schoolwork. There were two separate times in middle school when my father had to drive to a local office supplies store after 9:00 p.m. in order to pick up ink for our printer- so that I could print out an assignment due at school the… [Read More]
Have you ever tried to use an artificial incentive to motivate yourself to change your behavior and form stronger habits? Maybe you promised yourself a gift for making some sort of change. Or, maybe someone else promised you a reward for making a change or achieving a goal. In this article, you’ll learn why artificial… [Read More]
Back in 2010, I joined a networking organization for professional speakers, authors, and experts in a variety of industries and disciplines. I had recently decided to follow a similar career path, and I hoped to learn from these more experienced thought leaders on how to launch my career. A few months after joining the group,… [Read More]
A few years ago, I attended a two-day workshop that was led by Senn Delaney, the culture shaping unit of Heidrick & Struggles. During the program, we discussed the power of managing your emotional energy- a very important topic that many people never consider. Up until that point of my life, I typically got irritated… [Read More]
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by a big goal? While big goals (personally or professionally) can be energizing and can help make life exciting, they can also feel overwhelming, either right away or after you get started. In this article, you’ll learn a strategy that you can use to boost your optimism and confidence and… [Read More]
