A life of well-being, meaning and purpose.
Continue reading “Have a BIG Goal”Don’t live your life according to chance. Have a BIG goal. BIG goals are Bold, Important, and Gratifying. You need BIG goals to learn as much as you can, to inspire creativity, and to grow into your Excelerated Life™!
Continue reading “Pillars of Flourishing”You have the choice to flourish or flounder. By nourishing yourself in the five areas of human flourishing – happiness and life satisfaction, physical and mental health, meaning and purpose, character and virtue, and close social relationships – you are creating your own pillars of flourishing.
Continue reading “Values Matter”Are you letting your values matter? Are you consistently honoring your core beliefs and living in alignment with the things that matter most? You are not living your values for yourself only. There is a ripple effect that moves and expands your actions such that they can have a far-reaching impact, more than you may ever know. That’s a way you make our world a better place.
Continue reading “Where to Start Decluttering”Where to start decluttering? Do you have years of possessions that no longer “spark joy” (if they ever did) and that are holding you back from the life you want to live? Or are most of your work and living spaces relatively clutter-free but your electronic files are a mess? Perhaps you’re overwhelmed and don’t even know where to start. Or how. Or maybe you’re at that stage in your life where you are seriously thinking about downsizing. Having a clutter-free life is a journey, not a destination. And the time to begin is now.
A reserve is much more than simply stockpiling materials. We are programmed for survival and until we get our basic physical and psychological needs met, we are focused on that lack. By being prepared through building a reserve, you and I free ourselves to focus on fulfilling our purpose.
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Doing what you say you will do is a worthy ideal to strive for. And the more you practice it, the more discipline you will develop. Without self-discipline, it is highly unlikely you will achieve many worthy, desirable outcomes. But with self-discipline, you consistently achieve what you set out to do.
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We could positively transform our world through the collective power of giving back. But making an Excelerated Contribution™ need not be world-changing. Do one small thing to make a difference to your little part of the world – to your community, even to one person. You can achieve your own goals and be of more Service to the world by giving back more than you take.
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Friendships are an essential part of the human experience. They provide us with joy, support, companionship, and a sense of belonging. To find happiness through friendship, it is important to invest time and effort in building relationships with people who share your values and who are committed to living a virtuous life.
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Continue reading “Essential Strategies for Navigating Frustrations”Petty annoyances may seem insignificant when experienced individually, but when they accumulate over time, they can become overwhelming. By dealing with annoyances as soon as you can, you prevent many frustrating experiences from developing.
Continue reading “Unlocking the Power of Simple Living”Simple living reminds us to focus on what truly matters and find fulfillment in the beauty and the power of simplicity.