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6 Goals for Singles to Strive For
by David Bohl
Do single people really have goals that are different from married couples?
Certainly they do when it comes to relationships. Yet, their career goals may be similar, as are their personal and health goals.
However, because of their single status, unmarried folks have more time to focus on building a future that might indeed include not being single. Or on building a fulfilling lifestyle as a single person, whether or not they remain that way or change their status.
When I coach singles, I encourage them not to put any part of their life on hold, waiting for the day they are not single any more–if indeed that day ever comes. Since none of us is really in control of whether or not we get married, if you are single, set goals for what you want now and in the near future, being realistic about the unknown status of your relationship future.
Here are some realistic goals that make sense for happy, successful, single people to strive for……..
Warning Signs: How to Know if it’s Time to Escape Your Life
Life is often a whirlwind of activity. Your work obligations, social life, and family activities often pile up, leaving you feeling buried beneath a never-ending list of to-do’s.
Left unchecked, this sense of being overwhelmed can run rampant and cause mental, emotional, and physical damage. Take a look at the following clues to determine whether it’s time to take a break from your busyness and escape your life while you still can.
Daily stressors usually take their first toll on your mental well-being. The reprimand at work, the parents’ meeting at school, and the leaky faucet whose “drip, drip, drip” is a constant reminder of the honey-do list you shoved in the bottom of your desk drawer may seem like small potatoes at first, but these simple nuisances can build up to become a monster.
When the pressures of mundane tasks affect you mentally, you may find yourself consumed by negative thoughts, worries, and anxieties. If you spend more time dwelling on the glass being half empty rather than half full, it may be time to plan your escape route.
Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Focusing on What People DO Instead of What They SAY
Don’t know what the Presidential candidates stand for? With all the rhetoric– and misrepresentations and omissions of fact that you’re hearing from both candidates, it’s tough to tell what their real beliefs are. Not to mention the fact that the press/media is being accused of being on Obama’s side. You can also see this in your daily life. The coworker filled with empty promises. The “friend” who is constantly cancelling lunch. Your local representative who did not vote the way they said when on the stump. (more…)
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Down Economy Got You Way Down? It doesn’t have to!
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We all see what’s going on in the world. It sure isn’t pretty.
The markets and economy are in the tank. Foreclosures, hiring freezes, salary cuts, and layoffs are a given.
We’re hunkered down in our bunkers waiting for the storm to blow over. Is that the right approach?
ABSOLUTELY NOT.
Think about this: When businesses feel the heat of the bad economy and decreasing sales, do they hunker down? No! They get very proactive. They look for ways to cut costs and increase efficiencies.
AS INDIVIDUALS, WE SHOULD DO THE SAME THING.
- Take this time to engage in some self-assessment instead of using all your energy for self-preservation.
- Build some self-confidence, self-equity, and a foundation for your future – so that you can handle good times and bad.
Now is the best time to engage in a concentrated period of personal evaluation.
1. Figure out where you are and where you want to go.
2. Add things to your life that are important to you.
3. Get rid of the things that just aren’t working anymore.
You don’t have to take it on the chin and allow the bad economy to control every aspect of your life.
Come out of the basement. Take control. Empower yourself!
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6 Signs It’s Time to Move On
Thinking about breaking up with your girlfriend, your job, or even your lifestyle? These 6 indicators can give you insight on whether to stick it out or throw in the towel.
You’re unhappy.
Seems to be a no-brainer, right? And yet, sometimes we’re so used to being unhappy in a job or a relationship that we never even realize there is any other way to feel.
Do you dread Monday morning by the time Sunday rolls around? Do you find that you have nothing positive to say or even think at your meetings during the week? In your personal life, do you choose to go out with friends because you don’t want to be alone with your wife or girlfriend? These are all signs that you need to either figure out how to improve your situation, or work on getting out of whatever you’re stuck in, and creating something new.
Become a Savvy Consumer
Save Time, Energy & Money!
by David Bohl
Whether economic times are abundant or tight, it’s always an advantage to be a savvy consumer. And whether or not your budget is abundant or tight, it’s always beneficial to know how to shop effectively.
I remember reading The Millionaire Next Door and was surprised to find that a common trait of most millionaires was thrift. I think that’s how a lot of them became millionaires. To me, thrift means spending only when you need to and spending only what you need to.
What To Do When Your Life is Falling Apart
Your marriage is on the rocks. You lost your job. Your best friend isn’t talking to you.
You hurt your back. You are one month away from foreclosure on your home. Your child is sick. Your father died.
Any one of these experiences is traumatic. More than one occurring at the same time could put you into a tailspin. It is really important that you can look deep into yourself and see that some of these things are beyond your control — while others are completely in your power to fix.
Grieving the Unavoidable
Some things, like the death of a friend or family member, are just completely out of your hands. In this instance, it is simply your job to grieve. Too many times I have seen people stoic at the funeral of a parent. They seem to go on with their lives and are praised for being “so strong,” yet they let it eat away at them and feel absolutely miserable on the inside, for years. Even the loss of a job, or the collapse of a relationship, may require a period of grieving in order to understand, and grow from, the emotions that come from such a parting. Any time you experience suffering and loss, you should give your soul the time it needs to mourn, purge, cleanse, and heal.
5 Books to Read on the Quest for a Better Life
from Personal Coach David Bohl
When I was thinking about writing on this subject, I thought about how subjective this actually is. Anyone who is on the quest for a better life most likely has their bookshelves overflowing with “self-help” or “personal growth” books. And if you’re just beginning the journey on your quest for a better life, then you may be looking for someone to help you find the best books out of the thousands that shout down at you from the bookshelves in the personal growth section of your local bookstore.
You may also have gotten recommendations from friends and associates claiming, “You’ve got to read this book. It’s changed my life!” So either you said, “I’m so happy for you,” and ignored their request, or you ran to the bookstore or Amazon.com, bought the book, only to leave it languishing on your already full bookshelf. Or you read it and said, “What’s the big deal? I don’t get it.”
Therefore, choosing a reading list for you is a difficult task. The books we read are a very personal choice. We listen to recommendations, yet, what affects others may not affect us in the same way. Additionally, your quest might be to improve your physical well-being, your wealth, your relationships, your business, or your mental or emotional health. Whatever your focus is on, will ultimately determine the books that will have the greatest impact on you.
That said, the ones I have chosen are classics, so millions of people have endorsed them. Still that doesn’t mean they will change your life, but they may have some impact on you, at least to get you thinking and reading, and maybe lead you to other books that will support your quest for a better life.
So here is my list. With these 5 books, you can’t go wrong. They may become some of your top favorites as well.
