What is a “rut”? The dictionary defines a “rut” as “an established mode of procedure or course of life, usually dull and unpromising”. I am often a victim of ruts. Many of us fall into ruts and stay in them for a long time. Sometimes a ruts are not problems, they may even be helpful, […]

The only guarantee  in life is opportunity, not promises. Life gives us a great deal of opportunity, but are we willing to accept it?  Are we willing to use the abilities that we have to make our lives brighter and happier?  Or do we back away from using them because we might then face the […]

Welcome to Today.  How’s it going today? “It’s not the crises that damage the quality of life, more often than not it’s the daily irritations.”—Buddha Many of us are skilled in the art of crisis management. We excel during times of emergency or extreme pressure. We often receive enormous recognition from our family, friends, collegues […]

Hmmm? What will I be doing tomorrow? Where will I be? With whom will I be? Obviously I can’t predict the future, but I believe that to a great extent the answer to these questions depend on what I do today. All the decisions I make about which road to take today will impact my journey tomorrow. There […]

Are you fit, physically fit? Is a safe and effective fitness program part of YOUR healthy lifestyle? Those people who succeed in the gym, are the one’s who are patient and address the basics first. Each new client I meet at my gym wants some sort of change, most want fast results. Prospective clients want to […]

The more alternatives we face, the more difficult the choices we have to make. Too many choices is stressful. If you go into any sneaker store you’ll find an incredible selection of products. Not only are there dozens of companies producing sneakers, but each company is producing many different types that serve all sorts of […]

As I kid I remember being told, “Be a good student and pay attention to the teacher because you might learn something.” I’m not a kid anymore but those words of wisdom still hold true. Teachers surround us. We can learn so much from teachers. All types of teachers. While my official school days may […]

Do you have all the answers? Are you teachable? I find it very easy to look at a problem with my mind predetermined on how I want things to turn out. Examples: 1. A conflict with a friend? I know how that should turn out. 2. Difficulties on the job? Well, I can tell you […]

Blame is a coping skill that many of us have used to avoid personal responsibility. It allows us to hold on to anger and fear. When we blame others, we create an instant sense of antagonism, not only between us and an other person, but also between us and the world. Before you can truly […]

Who’s comes first? Where are YOU in line? Self care is so often an after thought, but without it, you place your health at risk. Putting yourself first means that it may be necessary to say no to someone else in order to say yes to yourself. We have all heard the instructions of an airline […]