The Power of Determination

Seven years ago, when I felt the nudge to start blogging, I was resistant. I delayed for months, using the excuse of needing a topic I could sustain for the long haul. Granted, that was an important part of the process, but extended longer than necessary because I dreaded the commitment. Blogging, I knew, required […]

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Jump-Starting Motivation

For almost two months, I’ve been backburnering the writing of a book proposal I had a request for at a conference. I should be motivated to complete the task since it is a proposal the editor assigned and wants, but I repeatedly allow the project to drop to the bottom of my to-do list. So, […]

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Small Steps, Big Results

Not long ago, I saw a post on social media asking people to tell what prevents them from exercising. Some cited health issues. Others stated they don’t exercise because they are averse to sweating. Still others listed time limitations, low energy levels, laziness, and distant proximity to exercise facilities. Lack of discipline was a reason […]

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