I am almost certain that everyone reading this blog has experienced being anxious at one point or another. And that’s ok! A lot of us, though, want to be able to control or diminish our feelings of anxiety. So, here’s a few facts about anxiety that may make it seem a little less scary and
Set one or more goals for yourself for that practice, game, match, event, etc. However, make sure that the goal/s is/are: Challenging but realistic. The goal should not be so simple that you do not have a sense of accomplishment once the goal is achieved. If you set a more challenging goal, it is more
There is not one person in the world that does not experience any stress. Everyone has things in their life which cause them stress, for example your job, relationships, family, etc. Since we all experience stress, it is important to find ways to effectively manage it. Below is a link to a great article which
On a recent vacation, I had the opportunity and pleasure to meet and talk with Peter Kim. Kim is a well-known restaurant owner and entrepreneur in Honolulu, HI although his notoriety began many years ago. Peter Kim is Korean-born and he came to the United Stated in 1974. While in high school, Peter played for
We all experience times in our life when we lack motivation. Whether you’re trying to live a healthier lifestyle, or work harder to get that promotion at your job, we all have goals that we would like to successfully achieve. Trying to find the motivation to get started on our goals can be the challenging
In today’s world, everyone is so busy. We are consumed with not only with our professional lives but with our personal lives as well. You may have a tendency to always put other needs ahead of your own although it is imperative to ask yourself, am I taking care of my own needs as well?
Have you ever wondered why two people, who may have experienced the same negative event, that one person is more resilient and recovers better than the other person? Well it turns out that there are certain factors which contribute to a person’s ability to be resilient and things that you can do to become more
For those of you who have ever seen someone’s posts on social media and been concerned for their safety, Facebook has recently unveiled new features to make it easier for people experiencing suicidal thoughts to find help. The article states that, “Being socially connected is a big factor in suicide prevention” and since Facebook
The recent “Deflategate” has shed light on the fact that people often cheat to get ahead. People cheat, not only in sports, but in many other areas of their lives. People may cheat to get that promotion over their co-workers or some people cheat when filing their taxes. There are many reasons that people cheat
It’s that time of year again! A new year is beginning and with the new year comes New Year’s resolutions. We all have the best intentions to keep our New Year’s resolutions throughout the whole year although for the majority of us we do not. Here are a few tips to increase the likelihood