The Dreaded Wait

The Dreaded Wait

Instead of going for the “fix”, sit in stillness. The result might surprise you. <>  You walk into Starbucks and there are 3 people in front of you (likely a 3–5-minute wait). What do you do?   I’ve asked this question many times over the years and...
Joy that Stays

Joy that Stays

To find joy, Overachievers tend to focus their efforts on tasks and recognition. The problem is the approach just doesn’t stick. <>  As long as you have the means to provide for your basic necessities, you can be as content as anyone on the planet.  The...
Setting Intention: 2025

Setting Intention: 2025

Do you ever find yourself wishing that life could be… different? <>  Every day, I write a handful of words at the bottom of my journal underneath the title, Intention. This simple practice is designed to guide my behavior for the day and help make tiny...
Tis the season…

Tis the season…

Ready to set your 2025 goals? Here are the three questions you need to get started. <>  Every year around this time, the typical overachiever confronts 2 important questions: What did I achieve this past year? What do I want to achieve in the next 12 months?...
No is not a dirty word

No is not a dirty word

The Overachiever’s constant need to say yes is merely an underlying insecurity. Here’s a better way to define your value. <>  As a recovering overachiever, I’ve spent the majority of my adult life saying “yes” to everything. At some level, there’s...
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