Posts by Brenda Goburn-Smith
Take Charge of Distractions – Learn to Focus
The world seems to spin at a faster pace with more and more things demanding our attention. We are bombarded by so many distractions that stress is constant. Once we’re distracted, we get behind, make mistakes, or we miss out on important moments and opportunities. Then negative feelings like pressure, anxiety, sadness, and stress set…
Read MoreStep into the Unknown to Find Your True Self
Change is how we grow. It takes courage to venture beyond what you know on many levels, emotionally, physically, and mentally. Once you decide to step out of your comfort zone, your perspective of how you view the world changes. New possibilities are likely to be revealed to you. Change begins beyond your comfort zone.…
Read MoreHabits for Success – Start Small
Imagine you that you could have greater success by adopting small habits. After trying and failing many times to create the new, more positive habits you crave, is it any wonder that by now you’re probably a little gun-shy about the process? But the truth is, most attempts at forming new habits fail, simply because…
Read MoreHabits for Success – Set Realistic Goals and Start Slow
If you want to make significant changes that last, it’s better to start small and work your way up. Our brain is wired to adapt to incremental changes and repetition. If you start taking small steps toward a bigger goal, your brain will begin to develop new neural pathways that make achieving that goal easier.…
Read MoreCreate New Traditions – A New Normal
The dance of life is unscripted. If fortunate enough to have a plan, realize that no recovery plan is foolproof; many are fraught with stumbles and false starts. Even when tempted to give up, with futility looming large, it is easy to become convinced of potential doom from the challenge that has befallen your plans.…
Read MoreYou Can Bounce Back From a Setback and Move Forward
Your life can be moving along smoothly on many levels. The future can look rosy, then everything can change in a moment. You could face disaster, disease, or discouragement, a significant setback. When thrown off your normal life’s course, the looming question is how to get back to a predictable routine or a better position.…
Read MoreHabits for Success – Know Your “Why”
When you go on a journey, you know your starting point, desired destination, and how you are going to get there. If you want to bring success into your life, then those same elements are essential. To create success, you must know what success means to you. Success is different for everyone, so there is…
Read MoreHabits for Success – Declutter Your Environment
When you are trying to develop good habits, the environment you have set up for yourself can determine whether you succeed. Give yourself the best chance for success by ensuring your surroundings are in their optimal condition. It sounds simple but essential to keep your environment clutter-free. You don’t need to live in a museum…
Read MoreAre You a Trustworthy Confidante?
We seldom talk about confidentiality until something goes awry and feelings are hurt. Recently, I was playing golf with my golfing buddy, and out of the blue, she said I should be a “bartender.” Of course, I asked why. She said that she had talked with our mutual business colleague a few days earlier, who…
Read MoreDo You Have a Map or GPS for Success?
Everyone wants to be successful and live a meaningful and fulfilling life without major struggles or stressful survival issues. It is human nature to want to be successful. Each of us defines it differently. There is no right or wrong answer, nor is there an absolute quantifiable measurement. Although, society holds up certain criteria, milestones,…
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