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Strategic Thinking and Making Your Dreams Come True
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. The first and most common use of strategic thinking in one’s personal life is in the pursuit of one’s dreams and goals. The vast majority of people never see their dreams take shape in reality, and never accomplish most of their goals either. There are many reasons for this, but much of the time it can be put down to a lack of proper planning. Lack of…
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What Is Strategic Thinking and Why Is It Important?
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Happy February! I had a less than productive January for a variety of reasons: new family members and getting them situated, helping my college-aged son with some things for college, and life in general. I am trying to get back on pace with publishing on my blog and launching my novel. Big goals, I know! Since it’s never too late to start your goals, I decided to…
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Resetting Your Eating Habits after Christmas
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published on December 23, 2019. Updated on December 27, 2022. When Christmas is over, most people feel as if they need a break from the heavy holiday food that they’ve been eating. You need a reset from the holiday fare. It’s the perfect time to try to start eating healthier, even while navigating the leftovers. Establish Balance in Your Meals Focus at first on balancing your…
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Christmas Doesn’t Have to Be Perfect to Be Enjoyable
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published on December 16, 2019. Updated on December 24, 2022. One disadvantage of social media — it emphasizes the relentless pursuit of perfection in all things… If you believe popular media and holiday guides, you may think that everything to do with Christmas from the tree and decorations to the food, and even how you wrap your gifts has to be perfect. That’s simply not true.…
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Tips for Dealing with a Grinch during the Holidays
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published on December 21, 2020. Updated on December 27, 2022. Mean people Suck. That’s been a bumper sticker for years now. It’s true though, mean people steal the joy from the holidays. Sadly, sometimes you can’t avoid Grinches during Christmastime. From rude shoppers and clerks to unhappy family members, there are a lot of people out there trying to steal your Christmas spirit. Dealing with difficult…
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General Food Rules for Holiday Celebrations
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published on December 1, 2019. Updated on December 9, 2022. The main challenge for any dieter who’s faced with a flurry of holiday parties is that alcoholic beverages will be flowing and there will be fattening food everywhere you look. Should you just bag the weight loss plan and backslide into over-eating mode? Think of the general frustration and all that hard work going down the…