We all know the more you put yourself out there and take a stand for what you believe in, the more people will start to tear you down. But truth be told, the harshest critics are usually standing on the sidelines. Chuck Palahniuk once stated, “It’s easy to attack and destroy an act of creation. It’s a lot more difficult to perform one.” Personally, I resonate with this topic so well for many reasons. There was a moment in my life, a moment of clarity if you will, in which I s

MOMENTS I enjoyed some pool time over this past weekend, and while lying in my cabana enjoying a Sunday beverage, I thought to myself “This is a great moment.” Then the deep thinking came... Why don't we create more "moments" for ourselves? Typically, my whole life I have awaited a circumstance to dictate whether or not I decide to categorize something as a “moment” in my life. However, as much as I preach about shifting your thoughts and adjusting your mindset, I've never t

Why is it that when I achieve a goal, small or large, I never seem to take the time to reflect and be grateful like I should? It’s like I have a battle going on in my head with constantly expecting more of myself and my latest achievement no longer being good enough. I have to constantly remind myself to slow down, smell the roses, and be grateful for what I just accomplished. Do any of you struggle with this too? Do you think the problem lies in expecting too much from yours