In today’s world, we like to run things backwards. We like to have before we do, we like to do before we think, and we like to think instead of working on our being. The flow works much better this way: being -> thinking -> doing -> having Something for Nothing We can have without […]
Accountability is a great tool for achieving goals. If you are struggling to make a desired change in your life, consider adding some accountability. It can be applied to a wide variety of areas in life, anything from health to finances, professional to social, spiritual to personal development. Following are some different forms of accountability. […]
It’s easy to think like a victim during the holiday season. Everyone is talking about all the events to attend, cards to make out and mail, the shopping, food, and general sense of overall craziness. At Simply Great Lives, we want to remind you that you are in control of your life, even in December. […]
Want some gift ideas that have more meaning than your average Christmas present? If you’re wanting to increase the positive impact of your life, maybe it’s time to change the type of gifts you give. Consider giving things that provide the opportunity to spend time together. Give something that really adds value to the person’s […]
There is a difference between reacting and responding. These two things on the surface appear to be the same thing. Something happens. Both reacting and responding then are what we do next. But these are very different things. Reacting gives us a feeling of being out of control. Responding gives us a feeling of being […]
We believe that everyone has a purpose – that no one is “throw away”, that no one is destined for mere survival. We also believe that everyone is a “special sauce” and that our purpose relates to this “special sauce.” We also believe that if we don’t step up and fulfill our purpose, the world […]
I grew up with a need to be right – at all costs. I’m still struggling with this. If the thoughts I share are dismissed, or rejected out of hand, it spins me out. It’s one of my deep push-buttons. I take it personally – as if you aren’t just rejecting my ideas but are […]
I’ve been working to clarify the message I want to share with the world. I considered the rich symbolism in the names of different candy bars and decided it could be a great place to start. I’ve been sharing John’s message and now I want to share my own message. To some it might look […]
I recently received some e-chain letters on Facebook. I am inclined to disregard them. I don’t think they help people much and they are a real burden. First, what is an e-chain letter? Just like old school chain letters or emailed chain letters, they ask you to resend the same information to a bunch of […]
Almost two years ago I identified my Personal Purpose Statement. It served me well for a while. Recently, though, I realized it wasn’t quite right for me. As our book study group read through the steps, some of them really took on the task of nailing down their purpose statement. In watching them, I was […]
