Daily Boost - Clarity for Life and Work

10 Daily Rules for a Happier YouEvery day we all jump into the craziness of life without much thought to the basic rules we use to run our day. Here are a few of mine. You can borrow them if you would like:1) Do what makes your heart sing. You'll always feel better when you are dancing down your path.2) Believe anything is possible. As soon as you believe - everything IS possible.3) Be nice to others. Expect them to do the same. No further explanation is required.4) Believe in people and encourage their dreams. When you do, they'll return the favor.5) Do the right thing. If you mess up, say you're sorry, try again. 6) Meet people where they are in their life and walk with them to where you both want to go.7) Do what you say you will do. It's always better to under-promise and over-deliver. 8) Make lemonade out of lemons. Everything is fixable if you have the right mindset.9) Keep things simple. Yup.10) Relax. Life is short. Double yup.Focusing on life's big picture makes it easier to enjoy your daily experiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Escaping Life's Holding Pattern and Breaking FreeWhen I learned to fly little airplanes, my training took me into Holding Patterns. Holding Patterns slow aircraft traffic and keep things safe. When a pilot is told to enter a Hold, that’s where they stay—flying in circles until Air Traffic Control releases them.That sure sounds a lot like regular life these days.I remember flying a Holding Pattern with my instructor. We were there longer than usual, so I asked, what is taking so long? He said, “Why don’t you call them up and tell them you need to get moving?”A few minutes later, I called ATC on the radio and instantly was cleared to head toward my destination - with an apology for the delay.I’ve never forgotten the lesson.Even in with everything that has happened over the last few years, there’s no reason to be stuck in a Holding Pattern. When you decide it’s time to get moving, magical things happen.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover the Power of a Personal ConstitutionI was on the phone with a client when she mentioned she uses a personal constitution to guide her life. She wrote the document 25 years ago and has never changed it. She’s not very happy either.Yes, by definition, a Constitution never changes. But that didn’t stop me from asking if she had ever considered amending her Constitution.Let me be clear -Your most important beliefs and core values should not change easily or quickly. Yet, as you grow wiser, you should be willing to make adjustments based on your past experiences. Over time, everybody updates their core belief system. It’s best to make it a conscious rather than an unconscious decision. Is it time for the old dog to learn new tricks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seize Control Now With No More WaitingWhen you feel in control, are you happier? I created 'Do What Makes Your Heart Sing a few years ago.' While it was about being happy, it's core teaching became my best practice.1) Stop fixin' to get ready. If you want something, there is no reason to put it off. Could you go out and get it today?2) Ask for help. We all need help. Millions of people are waiting for you to ask them.3) Slow down when it gets bumpy. Going after big goals will lead you down rough roads. Those are when you slow down, stay focused, and keep moving - as fast as possible.4) Fly it into the barn. Good pilots continue to fly their airplanes until they are safely tied down on the ground. Keep going until you get 100% of what you want.5) Be smart—set goals. Don't argue. This one is simple. Trust and use your wisdom and instinct. Set goals to keep you reaching for what you want. Seek solutions that keep you moving.6) Don't give monkeys piggyback rides. If you let them, other people will happily put THEIR monkey on YOUR back. Deal with your challenges. Let them do the same.7) Practice daily P.Y.O.T.B. You are your own best cheerleader. Be sure to pat yourself on your back and say, "I done GOOD!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Stoic Rules for a Happier LifeI'm a fan of Stoic Philosophy. While it may be over 2,000 years old, its practicality is still valid.These rules to live by will help you have a happier life:1. If you're going to learn and succeed, be humble. There is always someone more intelligent, more successful, and wiser.  2. Find the right scene. Choose your friends and situations. If you want to rise in life, you can't allow yourself to be held down by others.3. Protect your time. Seneca said, "We're tight-fisted with property and money, yet think too little of wasting time, the one thing about which we should all be the toughest misers." Life is short.4. Never do anything out of habit. Always think about how you can do things better, and always question yourself. 5. Keep it simple — do your job. Approach every task as if it were your last because it very well could be. 6. Adapt and learn from failure. Using your success to justify complacency is common. It's also easy, which is why most people do it. You can do more and be better.7. Live below your means. The more you need work to maintain your needs, the less you will enjoy what you have.Everything in life comes down to keeping things simple and mastering the basics. That's how you get the success you deserve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Opening New Doors Fuels Your DreamsOne of my favorite questions is, “What CAN I Do?” No matter how challenging a situation. Answering that question always reveals a clear path.As they navigate our new world, I hear my clients ask me that question too. My answer usually goes something like this -“Can can you do? When you open a new door, you will find a new opportunity. Start opening more doors.”Feeling empowered in a world that is draining your energy is like Tesla on a cross-country trip without charging stations is difficult. If you want to ensure you are never running low, remember that dreams, possibilities, potential, and a feeling of certainty are all powered by new opportunity.When you open a new door, an opportunity reveals itself. Your challenges will fade as you focus on the new way. But you must be willing to open a new door to find it.The key to thriving in uncertain times is finding opportunities behind new doors. All you have to do is open the door.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Strategies for Getting Things DoneAs always, 2023 is a year that gives us new challenges every day. With many working remotely, the question of productivity is coming up more and more. So how do we get things done in this environment?I'm a fan of planning a week in advance and holding space on my schedule for what needs to be done. There's nothing like giving yourself a pre-determined amount of time and trying to shoehorn everything on your list into it. But we can improve on that method:1) Delete it. Review every task and decide if it's something that needs your attention. 2) Delegate it. If the task rises to a level of importance, ask yourself if somebody else can do it. If so, pass it on.3) Delay it. This option only applies to items you may need or want to spend time on in the future. Hide it away where you won't look at it every day. Someday, when you have time, you can decide what to do.4) Do it. Sometimes the buck stops with you. Now that everything else is off your plate, you can schedule a time to complete it.Winning the day is about making sure the most important things in your life get done. What will that be today? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shift Your Story - What, Why, When, Where, WhoA long time ago, when I was in broadcast school, we spent a lot of time learning journalism rules. While the subject can fill books, you can answer almost anything by asking -Who? What? When? Where? Why?If you know that information, you can create a complete story.Years later, I re-arranged the formula for my personal growth. Every time I decide to take my life in a new direction and create a new story, I ask -What? Why? When? Where? Who? Occasionally I need to ask HOW to reach my goal, but that usually takes care of itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finding Happiness By Embracing Your True PassionsHave you ever asked, "How can I figure out what makes me happy?"  Recently, a client confessed her life was about doing and chasing. Every day she settles into a routine of going about her day - all while dreaming of what will make her happy. Then she noticed something.It turns out that after she completed her MUST list, she turned her attention to what she loved. And it wasn't that different. She was mindlessly happy. However you choose to spend your days, your actions serve you even if you are dreaming of something completely different. Writers write. Mechanics repair. Complainers complain. Happy people are happy.If you want to move closer to your dreams, decide WHO you want to be and WHAT you want to do. Then do more of it every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Destination SuccessChange is one of those things that happens over time for most people. Sometimes you have no choice. If you have been thinking about tweaking your life, I have some suggestions to get you started:1) No matter what dreams you hold, inventory the good, bad, and ugly of your current situation. You can't move forward if you don't know where you are starting. Don't be afraid. Information is power.2) Next, decide WHAT you want and paint a picture of your life after your journey. Knowing your destination before you begin assures your success.3) Now that you have laid the foundation, it's time to understand WHY you want it so bad. Doing the previous two steps should have built your desire and excitement. When that happens, it's time to lock in your WHY and get moving.Know where you are, what you will create, and WHY you must achieve your goal. Realistic and grounded thinking makes anything possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices