There’s been a popular myth in the self-improvement field: “If you work on a habit…
Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs. — Henry Ford
The only constant is change.
If we want better, we need to be willing to give up good, often really good, for great.
Sure. Sounds like a cliche inspirational meme, right?
Climb Out Of Your Tangled Rut
There are times, when we all get stuck in a tangled rut. There are 100’s of reasons, as to why people feel like they can’t escape what is keeping them from moving forward. Sometimes, we develop bad or unhealthy habits and patterns, that make our days appear dark and dull and the hours drag on…
We have so much in this world to be grateful for. We, as humans, have the ability to…
We live in an era where social medias dictate how we feel about ourselves.
What advice do you give when someone approaches you with a painful experience?
Last night I watched The Intern with Robert de Niro and Anne Hathaway (they were in the…
Ego.
The new school year is here! If you’re anything like me, chances are that you’ve either been thinking or…
Growing up, we’ve all been told that we should help others and and be selfless to be…
The time I decided against ending my life in favor of creating a new one
Who am I? This is a question that we all ask ourselves from time to time. This is often a question that is hard to answer unless you stop and think for a while. We all wear “different hats”, have different roles that we take on each day so who we are is often a hard question to answer. When I think about it…
In an age where entrepreneurship has become mainstream and sexy, everyone wants to be a part of the…
You know the story, you’ve just lost your job, your significant other left you for someone else, and your bank account looks like the score of a soccer game. You’re tired all the time. You’re hurting. Every measly attempt to turn things around is thrown back in…
I’ve always said that music was at the core of Apple’s success. It’s why the…
“The world is a vicious and brutal place. We think we’re civilized. In truth, it’s a cruel world and…
Taking risks to find game changers in life and business, and finding determination to stay the course in the face of unexpected obstacles.
“It’s not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and to make your happiness a…
I’m running the Chicago Marathon. I am not a runner. I have run other races before, but none…
It has always bothered me that most New Year’s resolutions seem to revolve around losing weight and getting in shape. Gyms especially bank on this, with classes and machines overflowing those first two weeks in January, only to slim down to those who have been going all along. The attrition is a perfect…
How many times have you heard people tell you about how excited and committed they are to their New…
The Lost Innocence of Childhood
HowardShiffman.com Awaken: You Are Not Who You Think You Are
By its very nature, pain — especially emotional pain — is uncomfortable and perhaps even awkward for those nearby. It hurts. Our first instinct is to make it go away, distract ourselves, or…
Great article. Addictions are usually bad but not always.
I love my coffee (even more now that I’ve quit alcohol). Research has shown that consistent coffee drinkers benefit from reduced risk of suicide, various heart ailments as well as dementia.
We have no control over the imponderables and uncertainties of life. Therefore, seeking control over every thing is an unproductive and futile exercise.
While endorsing the need to have faith in ourselves and in others, I would like to make a distinction between considered faith and misplaced faith. After all, you cannot…
This is a great strategy in order to consistently grow. Personally, if I am not doing something to grow each day, I feel a little depressed. My personal development time gives me a little of the feeling of fulfillment outside of the daily grind at work.
Exactly. Failure is inevitable. There is a 100% chance that you will have a failure of some sort, at some point, in your pursuit of anything.
In all that you do and with all that comes your way — the good, the not so good and everything in-between — give…
Presence is a beautiful gift.
Life is a “Transformational” Journey
Live it with passion, experience it with love and connect it with God and the Universe. All of this will happen the day…
Anxiety can be a tricky little beast — most of the time we let it drive our actions without realizing it. If you are unable to set aside a worry, you’re letting anxiety take over.
Ignite Your Life
My father’s uncle was an old school gentleman. Whenever he met a friend, he bowed a bit and politely said hello. A firm handshake and words of kindness, genuine inquiry about family and health. Respect was the name of that time.
This is so true. It’s not just racking up hours. It’s putting in “deliberate” practice that makes the difference.
A morning routine has been effective for me for another big reason. It ensures I make daily progress on my primary life goal.
Regardless of what happens later, how tired I am, how motivated I am, or if the unexpected occurs, each day I make progress. Consistency is key. Creating a habit in the morning maximizing your chance…
I can see it in your eyes. You have the look of a man who accepts what he sees because he is expecting to wake up.
It is not nice to have your PFC turned off for extended periods of time, on an almost constant basis. In most offices I…
She knew soon after she let herself into the comfortable apartment that Birgitta was having a bad day.
Birgitta was usually upbeat and cheerful, but today her mood seemed dark.
Whether it be starting a new project or incorporating and establishing new habits in our lives…
This is some of my 1 week of research on what is meditation in a infographic. The purple texts are links that will take you…
What does it mean to be “present”… here some thouyghts in this weeks Video Blog post
“The most important investment you can make is in yourself.”― Warren Buffett