The Challenge To meditate for 20 minutes each day for 30 consecutive days. For the past 5 years, I’ve attempted to make meditation a daily practice. The few people in my life who practice meditation on a daily basis seem to be the most calm, thoughtful and purely present people I know. Somehow they achieve their goals without any frustration as the good they desire seems to be attracted to them. “To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders.” ~ Lao-Tsu In 2010, while traveling … [Read more...]
21 Day Challenge: Write an Hour a Day (Day 21)
As of October 28, 2012, I have successfully completed 21 consecutive days of writing at least 1 hour each day. This has been the most difficult 21 day challenge for me to complete since writing takes so much mental energy. Here are some of the benefits I've experienced from writing at least an hour each day: Increased discipline and focus Increased clarity in my goals and desires More effective written communications Learning more about my audience and using the "right words" … [Read more...]
11 Ways to Overcome Writer’s Block
You need to write, but you're stuck staring at a blank page or computer screen. Here are 11 ways to overcome writer's block: 1. Know Your Objective What's the purpose of your writing? What will be the result? Knowing your objective at the start will allow you to start thinking about the outcome you desire. 2. Create an Outline When your writing project seems too big or overwhelming, chunk it down into more manageable "bite-sized" pieces. Just write down your main points. If you're … [Read more...]
21 Day Challenge: Write an Hour a Day (Day 1)
The Challenge To write at least 1 hour each day for 21 consecutive days. Is there a story inside of you that you should be sharing with the world? Do you have an idea for a script, a book, a song, a poem, a seminar, an essay, or anything else which only YOU can bring to existence? There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you. ~ Maya Angelou As I am purposefully designing the habits I believe are key to my own success and achievement of goals, I cannot … [Read more...]
21 Day Challenge: Read At Least 30 Minutes Per Day (Day 21)
As of October 2, 2012, I have successfully completed 21 consecutive days of reading at least 30 minutes per day. Here are just some of the benefits I've been enjoying: Increased motivation and inspiration A strong feeling of achievement from processing books in my library Increased focus Increased discipline Increased productivity Increased physical and mental activity Increased desire to produce creative works Acquisition and application of new knowledge Knowing that … [Read more...]