Moving closer to fulfilling your vision is a challenging task on its own. And it can become that much harder if you fall victim to the dream killers. Even people in your immediate orbit may potentially reduce your energy and enthusiasm. But people aren’t the only dream killers like the fear of failure or simply exhaustion from other demands. Stop thinking stupid thoughts Stop doing stupid things Stop working on meaningless projects The three biggest dream killers; overwhelm,

What do you think held you back? What does it feel like not to act even when later you wished you had? What does it feel like to go to the edge and to be pulled back by fear and self-doubts? What resonates with you about accountability and taking responsibility? Selling out refers to the compromising of one’s integrity, morality and principles in exchange for some personal gain or because at that moment, we lack the courage to take a stand, and thereby, stand out. Selling out

I am not suggesting that you tolerate any and all infractions, bad behaviors and personal affronts. Avoidance is not the solution. Rather, take a stand for yourself with respect to engaging with the challenging person or uncomfortable situation. How do you tend to handle confrontation? What is most important to you regarding the outcome? Notice when your buttons are being pressed and by whom How clear are your boundaries? Some situations are simply easier to manage. Some asso

You glance at your to-do list and it’s overwhelming. Your initial thought might well be to run through the easiest, yet time consuming actions first. These may feel like many small annoyances; the call you need to return or the quick review of a client project. Yes, we all know how good it feels to check off multiple tasks, send those e-mails out and lo and behold, your morning is gone. Instant gratification is seductive and the busyness feels like you are engaged in a series

The three biggest dream killers; overwhelm, isolation and frustration, are most often experienced when we operate without a plan. You may have the best idea and the clearest vision, yet without support along the way, it’s an enormous challenge to achieve that dream. • Stop thinking stupid thoughts • Stop doing stupid things • Stop working on meaningless projects Make a map of everything that is important for you to work on right now. A strong visual is a reminder of where y

1. Set Goals Each morning, write out a detailed to-do list of the things you want to accomplish that day. 2. Create a Plan Figure out when and how you’ll accomplish each item on your daily list. Will you need help, supplies, etc.? 3. Prioritize by Importance It’s inevitable that sometimes you’ll have to delete items from your to-do list, so decide early what the most important items are and prioritize. 4. Prioritize by Urgency You’ll need to get to those projects that hav

It is easy to be overwhelmed by the myriad of options. After all, an abundance of stores and sites are dedicated to selling beautifully bound journals, pens and more. I should know better by now. I have shelves and drawers filled with them, gifts from friends or purchased by me, begun half-heartedly or abandoned to a newer addition. Each volume beckons with a promise of being the one that will be the keeper of my words, the container of my thoughts, the chosen one…or not. At

Let’s try another slant on your typical plan of action. Getting started is key and tweaking your approach helps. Begin with a challenging chore that can be handled quickly. Like suiting up for a run or diving into cold water, the first few moments may feel awful but your body quickly adjusts and you are on your way, invigorated as you move. The same can be said for your to-do list actions as momentum takes over it helps you make more progress. How satisfying is it to cross th

Conducting two unrelated tasks at the simultaneously is multi-tasking. If you are writing a document while referring to an associated spreadsheet at the same time, it is not multi-tasking. And yes, it is possible to fold laundry and watch a favorite TV show concurrently without consequence. In fact, there may be some level of satisfaction associated with the accomplishment of completing a rote activity with another passive form of relaxation. However, if you are bouncing betw