First, let’s focus on a few broad-brush concepts that will give you a sturdy foundation for setting your goals. Then, we will look at steps to achieving them. Why goal setting is important In a fabled Harvard University study only three percent of Harvard students asked set and wrote goals on a regular basis. The [...]

New Year’s Resolutions used to be my enemies. Why is it that we as humans even have this tradition in place?  It inevitably results in failure for me almost every year.  Except for this one.  This year, I have actually attained the goal that I resolved to attain.  Wonder of wonder, miracle of miracles! My [...]

Cindy Klassen sounds like a champion. Asked how she stay focused, she replied “When I’m going through the hard times I always believe that I can do it.” As a member of the Canadian Olympic Women’s  Speed Skating Team Cindy won gold at the 2006 games in Turin.  She won five medals in total over [...]

Most everyone at the office was afraid of Katherine, the vice-president of operations. When an employee survey saying as much landed on the CEO’s desk, he knew he had to act. But he didn’t want to fire Katherine. She was his leading choice to replace him when he retired. Still, how could he support her with the data staring [...]

Whoooosh!  As I relaxed in a lawn chair, my six-year-old sank yet another basket. Watching his skill develop, I couldn’t help but dream about him becoming an NBA star some day.  I could just picture it…I, his proud mama in the stands adorned in the appropriate team sweatshirt.  After the game – a big hug [...]

1. Establish your purpose (mission) for life Ask yourself, “What am I living for?” “What do I want my life to count for by the time I am 75?” “What will I have want to have accomplished?” Write them down. A happy woman is one who knows where she is going. 2. Establish your goals [...]

Every day, we face decisions about money: how to earn and spend it, save and invest it. While countless books, videos and seminars offer a flood of advice, financial success is really about mastering three fundamental principles. 1. Live within your means As someone quipped, “Why do we spend money we don’t have, to buy [...]

If your family is floundering financially, it may be time to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and make up a family financial plan. Consumer Credit Counseling Service suggests keeping the following tips in mind when developing your family budget: 1. Your budget should be tailored to your needs, values and priorities, with [...]

Afraid Of Failure

Do you try to be the best at everything? We all set goals and get disappointed when we don’t achieve them. But we are more than our achievements and failures. Do you base your identity on how much you achieve or fail? Related: Do You Know Your Purpose In Life?

Gifts And Talents

We all have gifts and talents and God uses them to accomplish his goals. All we have to be is open to being used.   Are you open? Are you ready to be used by God? Related: Want To Get Involved?