Being Creative Do you ever come up with some creative ideas only to rethink them or have someone ask you “What makes you think you can do that?” If so, you will probably enjoy this podcast by my friend Kelly McCausey. https://lovepeoplemakemoney.com/podcast/what-makes-you-think-you-can-do-that/ Often people will try to shut you down when you tell them what you…
Did you realize that embracing new challenges can help you age better? Our comfort zones tend to shrink as we get older — but if we can . It’s easier to sit in the rocking chair, reading a book, or watching some television than to get up and physically do something new. However, if we…
Here are some ways to break out (and by proxy, expand) your comfort zone without going too far: (from https://lifehacker.com/the-science-of-breaking-out-of-your-comfort-zone-and-w-656426705) Do everyday things differently. Take a different route to work. Try a new restaurant without checking Yelp first. Go vegetarian for a week, or a month. Try a new operating system. Recalibrate your reality. Whether…
Hire A Coach Last but not least, consider hiring a coach. If you are, or have ever been an athlete, I don’t have to convince you of the benefit of a good coach when it comes to athletics. Your coach can see what it is you need to improve and provide you with exercises…
You Don’t Have To Go It Alone – It’s Okay To Need Support It’s okay to need more support. We briefly talked about getting other people involved when it comes to accountability. Let’s dive a little deeper in this tip about getting others involved. Having people around you who support you can be a…
Incorporate Health Routines – Never forget the importance of health routines. Keeping fit is your responsibility and it doesn’t have to be sixty hours of cardio or 100 pounds of weightlifting. A simple power walk will suffice, but do it daily and stick to it. Pay Attention to What You Eat – You only…
Time to Get Organized – Set up a filing system, get a calendar and keep it updated, throw out your unnecessary junk. Once the initial work is done, all you have to do is maintain the organized systems. Don’t want to do it yourself? Pay one of your teens to do it for you. Time…
Start Your Day the Right Way – Start your day the right way with one positive thought, affirmation or conversation. If you read something positive, think something positive or say something positive, your day will be that much better and you will have done this by your own power. . Laugh it Off –…
Keep Positive People Close to You – Keep positive friends close by and reel them in when you need a boost. Your attitude will directly affect your day; so if you are being sour and negative, your day will spiral into a sour and negative day. Don’t be ashamed of your bad moods, just take…
Reflect On How Far You’ve Come It’s time to reflect on what you have learned over the past month. I hope you’ve enjoyed our little exploration of positive and creative thinking. More importantly, I hope you’ve taken the advice, tips, ideas, and strategies I’ve shared with you to heart and put them to good use….