In one moment I lost all respect for the person I was working for for so many years. Everything we had accomplished over my 20 year career meant zero with just this one statement. That day I decided that change was inevitable, but what change was going to take place. Well Big Tree Fitness is what took place.
Read MoreBecause of this work that is needed to create success, the emotions and feelings that come from it can fuel some of the greatest experiences that we will ever have in life. These successes and experiences typically build upon each other to help create new ideas and new successes.
Read MoreIt is no secret that I find that peace of mind when I go trail running in the woods. The feelings I get when I am surrounded by trees. When my feet are impacting the soil underneath me. When I feel the air going through my lungs and feeding the oxygen to my blood and muscles.
Read MoreIt takes leaving selfishness at the door. It takes the willingness to look beyond yourself and at a greater purpose.
Read MoreI truly believe that we all have a karma tank. This karma tank has to be maintained and replenished from time to time. We maintain it by returning selfless acts of kindness to others. When we do this our own personal karma tank stays full and allows each of us to receive acts of kindness in return.
Read MoreWhen I try to think of my earliest recollections of doing something that I was afraid of, I end up back in my side yard being determined to get over the fear of riding a two wheel bike with no training wheels.
Read MoreWe need to be able to talk to someone that will help us get through this difficult period. Help us plan and identify the positive future. I have seen many times, friends and family and myself included saying "I got this".
Read MoreEveryday we should always take on the process of overcoming challenges. This is part of what makes life worth living. We allow our mind, body and soul to listen, learn, communicate, love, evaluate, recognize, acknowledge, accept and find courage.
Read MoreThis forces us to think deeper and more clearly about the why's. It allows for the emotions that are involved to come out into the open. It reminds us of the power these feelings and emotions have over us. Even though we know these things deep down inside, seeing them on paper in front of our own eyes gives us the ability to add definition to these feelings.
Read MoreWhen we decide to make the time to do the things that we are passionate about, it allows us to recharge our batteries so to speak. When this happens we end up creating a higher amount of positive energy that we then can share and spread more freely. We don't feel pulled in a thousand different directions.
Read MoreMy perfect day has to be based on positively influencing the people and the world around me. Through coaching, training, and showing a genuine compassion towards the people that I will be involved with each day.
Read MoreWhy not try to make a list of the biggest and scariest risks that you have ever taken and that you are happy you did. Look at that list and ask yourself, " Did I make everything perfect before I took these risks". I bet the answer is NO
Read MoreWhen the initial contact is started from a negative mindset, what are the real possibilities of a positive outcome? Not very high and more often than not you leave the situation in a worse frame of mine then when the encounter started. When we approach this same situation from a positive mindset the chances of a positive outcome for both of you increases.
Read MoreIt's time for this negative behavior and attitude to stop and the only way that will happen is if we step up and make it stop.
Read MoreLetting go can sometimes make us feel like we will lose something, when in reality the memories will always be there when you need or want them. Acceptance allows us to grow an inner strength that was not there before. When we let go, we grow.
Read MoreDo you stop or keep going? Or do you think of a third option? Adapt, figure it out and adapt. So i decided to adapt.
Read MoreInstead of fighting or running away, most of us actually just freeze. We don't do anything, we don't react, we don't think and most of all we don't breathe. When we get into these stressful situations we end up shortening our breathing patterns dramatically and stop breathing through our diaphragm.
Read MoreAdversity isn't about something just about something awful or something that is a pain in the ass. Adversity is nature's way of making us stronger inside and out. Adversity is how we learn the most about ourselves and those around us. Adversity teaches us who we can count on when the proverbial $#!% hits the fan.
Read MoreYou just need to find the pivot that works for you and you must be willing TO DO THE WORK that is needed to make that mindset shift.
Read MoreThe idea behind this test is to help you find out what you could or should be doing that helps contribute to making your life feel fulfilled and happy
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