Archive for Personal Growth
Shooting Myself In The Foot
Posted by: | CommentsThis week, I’ve been taking an inventory, so to speak, of how I’m doing with my New Year’s Resolutions. My main Resolution was to say, “Yes, I can!” more often, stepping outside my comfort zone and being more open to new things.
To be honest, I think I’ve done pretty well. But I’m not perfect. I have probably missed some opportunities, some I’m sure of and some I will never know what I could have realized had I said, “Yes!” Read More→
Just Who Are You, Anyway?
Posted by: | Comments“Just Who Are You, Anyway?”
Like the credit card company commercial that rattles off the cost of a trip with airfare, hotel, meals and entertainment and ends with, “Priceless” (you know which one I’m talking about), I want to introduce you to that concept of what truly is your most valuable wealth.
I would say that most people do not think of themselves as having had an fascinating life or one that would make a bestselling autobiography. I’ll bet, though, that these people have had, at least once in their lives, let their guard down and talked about certain things in their past and, then, maybe much to their surprise, had the listener say, “What an interesting life you’ve had!” Read More→
Never Say No To A Good Time
Posted by: | CommentsHave you had a chance to see the movie, “Yes Man?” It stars Jim Carey, and he plays a negative man who attends a meeting where he is challenged to say yes to everything. He is inspired to try this tactic for one year. It is a comedy, of course, and he finds that sometimes saying yes to everything can cause more problems than being negative. But it is a feel-good movie with a great ending where he finally finds he’s overcome his negativity.
I did go see this movie. And, frankly, it inspired ME! Now, I don’t consider myself a negative person, but it occurred to me that saying yes to more opportunities – instead of my usual “No” reaction to something outside my “comfort zone” – can only benefit me. Read More→
