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Overcoming Overwhelm with the Define My Day Process
Overwhelm is an all-too-common sensation for those grappling with life's complexities. Whether...
Too Overwhelmed to Start – Make this change now
Ever get so worked up dreaming about goals that you forget to actually work toward them? Or, they end up seeming so big that you're too overwhelmed to start? Don't feel bad. It happens to everyone. We naturally enjoy fantasizing about all of the things we can...
Is Your Attitude Stopping You?
Do you have a bad attitude? Your answer to that question may be defensive, "Of course I don't!" Indignant... "How dare you!" Or honest... "sometimes..." The fact is, we all have an area or maybe many areas in life where we can improve our attitude. It occurred to me...
How To Keep the To-Do List from Ruling Your Life.
Recently, in our Define My Day user group, a user said that getting dog food was a priority for the day. It happens. However, we don't want to let routine "to-do list" tasks overtake our priorities on a regular basis. Sometimes, we need to take care of a suddenly...
Now What? Dealing With the Holiday Break.
The holiday break can be brutal. This year may even be worse because of the way the days fall. We basically have 3 days to be productive before New Years unless you plan on working over the weekend.
Navigating the River of Well-Being with Define My Day
The goal is to travel down the river of well-being each day. There are times we may begin to approach one, or both, of the banks. But the sooner we identify the turbulent waters of chaos, or the stinky dead waters of rigidity, the better we are able to navigate the river safely.
The Direction of Your Life
Where are your actions leading you? Many of us have dreams and aspirations but no plan to reach them. We hope life will get better, we dream of happiness and success, but we aren't doing the daily things that will take us there. The direction of your life is...
Announcing the New American Flag Define My Day Planner and Journal
I've always felt that supporting a charitable cause is an important decision. Let's face it, we have a lot of choices. There's simply no shortage of places that need our support. Two things are incredibly important to us at Defined Life... veterans and empowering...
Coping with Election Day Stress and Distraction
How's this week going for you? Have you been able to keep up with your priorities? As predicted, this election is dragging on. So, are you addressing what's important to you or are you stuck waiting for answers? One thing is certain, time will keep marching on. When...
Choosing a Priority and Following Through
My biggest takeaway from Monday's live session was the need to do what we say we're going to do for ourselves. When we identify an action as a priority, we need to make sure we follow through and do it! Otherwise, we get in the habit of not upholding our commitments...