Many children's books seem lighthearted and fun, however many of them have deep meanings hidden within them. Many children's books are actually about great moral issues and human strengths and weaknesses. Read on to find the hidden meanings in your favorite children's books.| Learning Mind
Marginally later than in some previous years, the full details of the annual returns on attendance for the Church of England has been published ('Statistics for Mission'). This is in two parts, both linked here: a report, giving the main statistics and trends, helpfully illustrated with graphs; and the detailed breakdown by diocese in a serious of spreadsheets. Both are worth looking at. Thanks as ever to Ken Eames in Church House for their production. Preliminary figures were released in Jun...| Psephizo
Celebrate 15 years at The Emotion Machine with our ‘Best of 2024’ roundup, featuring top articles and worksheets on psychology, personal growth, relationships, and philosophy — then get excited for another year of self-improvement! 2024 marks the fifteenth year of self-improvement at The Emotion Machine, making it one of the oldest and largest independent psychology (more...) The post Best of 2024: Top Self-Improvement Articles, Worksheets, and Highlights appeared first on The Emotion M...| The Emotion Machine
Do you have trouble transforming talk → action? Learn about Personal Growth Initiative (PGI) and the essential components behind a lifelong mindset of self-improvement. Personal growth doesn’t just happen — it requires intention, planning, and action. While many of us may talk a lot about the things we want to change in our lives, transforming that (more...) The post The Will to Improve: Bridging the Gap Between “Talk” and “Action” appeared first on The Emotion Machine.| The Emotion Machine
Here’s my 2025 Q3 income update as a companion post to my 2025 Q3 asset allocation & performance update. Even though I don’t focus on high-dividend stocks or covered-call income strategies – I still track the income from my portfolio as an alternative metric to price performance. The total income goes up much more gradually […]| My Money Blog
Triggers are stimuli or events that cause an emotional response or reaction. These responses or reactions can vary from person-to-person.| Fullrliving
How to Achieving More. Success without New Year’s Resolutions. why not adopt an approach to make the coming year your best one yet? You can find this post Achieve More In The New Year on Fullrliving.| Fullrliving
-Introduction- The New Year is upon us! This is the exiting time when we can refresh and restart as we look forward into the coming year. It is a good time to rejoice on your accomplishments, celebrate your achievements, and bask in the tales of your adventures. At the same time, honor your relationships and […]| The Organizational Strategist
I hope you’ve all had a good week making progress on your lists. Mine wasn’t great for stitching time, but I did make a bit of progress on a couple of my projects. My Last To-Do Goals: Another week of being busy with doctor’s appointments for DH, trips to town for meds, volunteering at theContinue reading "Sunday Summary #220"| Quilt Schmilt
I hope you’ve all had a good week making progress on your lists. Mine wasn’t great for stitching time, but I did make a bit of progress on a couple of my projects. My Last To-Do Goals: I’m now volu…| Quilt Schmilt
My wife Lauren and I met at a co-working space in San Francisco in our mid-twenties. I was working an entry-level position at a creative consulting agency, at the bottom of the pyramid. Lauren was making $15/hour at an arts nonprofit, living rent-free with her aunt. We both saw no pathway to climb in our... The post Beyond Acceptance: The Transformational Journey of Applying to Grad School (or Anything Else) appeared first on Forte Labs.| Forte Labs
Hello friends! It feels crazy that September is already over, but on the other hand, it’s been a long month. Either way, let’s review what the month had in store! I don’t have too many photos from September to share, so enjoy this candle that me and my bestie saw at HomeGoods. HomeGoods is honestly … More September Recap| I Have 12% of a Plan
Hello friends! Can you believe it’s already September? I’m excited that it’s finally fall-time, but it also seems a little crazy that we’re already entering the last few months of the year. I feel like September-December are usually my busiest months, so hopefully I can keep on top of everything! But, before we talk about … More two augusts ago, ~ August Recap| I Have 12% of a Plan
Hello friends! It’s that time of year again…time for me to share my fall bucket list! At the risk of sounding cliche, fall is probably my favorite season. I do love the Christmas holiday and the snow/coldness of winter, but where I live, winter basically looks like fall. I guess I mostly like the aesthetics, … More Fall Bucket List| I Have 12% of a Plan
I don’t know where September went. Between our trip to PEI and our cruise, the month passed by in the blink of an eye. And the weather felt more like July than September! Now that we’re a week into my favourite month of the year, it’s time for my September 2025 goals update. The post It’s time for a September 2025 goals update appeared first on Boomer Eco Crusader.| Boomer Eco Crusader
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Why do people procrastinate? Psychologists have long wanted to know it and there is an answer to this question you might have never considered.| Learning Mind
Each year for most of my adult life, I have set three Bold Goals for myself – goals that will...| MAP Professional Development
The Law of Slow Leaks explains why things we hold to be important sometimes fail us when we need them, and what we can do about it. The post The Law of Slow Leaks – Why Important Things Fail and What We Can Do About It appeared first on RapidStart Leadership.| RapidStart Leadership
This fast isn’t just about losing weight—it’s about resetting cravings, boosting energy, and seeing how your body reacts to a simple diet. Get ideas on what to track and how, and see past the scale.| I Breathe I'm Hungry
Learn this powerful visualization technique used by Bruce Lee, who in a few short years managed to become an immortal icon of 20th-century popular culture.| Astute Communications
When your list is longer than your day, you need a fresh approach to the way you work. Yes, you can get by managing your work the way you always have but managing is not thriving. And we all deserve to thrive. It may be counterintuitive but if you want to do more, you need to subtract. Simplify to amplify, so you can focus on what matters most. The post Do more using the power of subtraction appeared first on Clear Concept Inc..| Clear Concept Inc.
Do you struggle with balancing your need to be responsive with your (equally important) need to protect focus time in your day? Remember: your great work requires focus and attention. It’s important to build this time into your day - and protect it as you would any other meeting or appointment in your calendar. Here are three strategies you can use to help you avoid slipping down the spiral of distraction. The post 3 ways to avoid distractions appeared first on Clear Concept Inc..| Clear Concept Inc.
Why are big and crazy goals are the bees knees when it comes to living your life fully despite chronic illness? Let's talk about that!| The San Francisco Marathon
A view I share with a small but growing number of people is the idea that software releases are experiments. An experiment needs a hypothesis, and that hypothesis needs to be falsifiable – ot…| Codemanship's Blog
It's time to do some financial year preparation and get proactive with your new goals coming into the next 12 months so you can review how far you’ve come. Tax time can be daunting and frustrating – but so rewarding when you see growth. So many business owners set goals at the start of the… The post New Financial Year Preparation appeared first on Salon Owners Collective.| Salon Owners Collective
“More money, more problems” isn’t just a saying—it’s a pattern. Learn 7 habits that wreak havoc with finances and how to break free from them.| Money Fit
Let’s talk about my monthly goals (reading, gaming, and otherwise)!| howling libraries
YAY FALL!! A time for crisp leaves, sweaters and flannels, and pumpkin spice everything as the world gets a little chillier. Except in Missouri, USA where we still think it’s summer time. Sigh. Anyway! I have a few books in mind for this month, and I’m starting to average 20-30 books a month now so […]| Lost In The Narrative
I hope you’ve all had a good week making progress on your lists. Mine wasn’t great for stitching time, but I did make a bit of progress on a couple of my projects. My Last To-Do Goals: 1. Keep making some bags for the Christmas Hamper/Dinner event in December from everything I have kitted up. Continue reading "Sunday Summary #218"| Quilt Schmilt
As a business owner, it's imperative to your success to set realistic goals. Here are 18 simple tips for setting business goals you can achieve.| www.theworkathomewoman.com
Feeling stuck? Here are three stories that will push you to act, discover your edge, and avoid the trap of regret.| Joe Pulizzi
Just like any other employee, every manager should have personal goals. Having strong goals enhances performance by keeping managers focused on what they want to achieve, boosting motivation. Moreover, it helps them engage their whole team and guide them toward higher-level goals. Manager goals can focus on specific results as well as personal development. Some goals will relate to team outcomes, while others will pertain to the manager’s growth, as we’ll discuss. Let’s review the b...| Primalogik
Make Setting Goals Fun And Useful: Discover creative strategies to enjoy setting goals while staying productive, focused, and aligned with your purpose.| Mazzastick
This is Johanna Rothman's September 2025 Pragmatic Manager newsletter. The Unsubscribe link is at the bottom of this email. Humans excel at seeing problem signals—the signs that we have a problem. However, we often have blind spots about the root causes of those problems. Our beliefs and/or insufficient or irrelevant data reinforce those blind spots. […] The post How to See the Blind Spots That Maintain the Current System, Useful or Useless appeared first on Johanna Rothman.| Johanna Rothman
A few weeks ago I started a new position called Release Train Engineer(RTE). This role is responsible for facilitating the Agile Release Train (ART) moves efficiently and executes effectively. When I started the position in late June, I had 2.5 weeks to get prepared for the two most significant events within the Scaled Agile… Continue reading Prioritizing for I & A and PI Planning| Isaac Gilman
I hope all the dads out there had a great Father’s Day weekend! Becoming a father is hard to describe. I did a lot to “prepare” for it. I read books, articles, attended classes and talked with other fathers about their experience. I knew this journey would be hard and I knew it would help… Continue reading Growing From Fatherhood| Isaac Gilman
Flipping Homes 101 – Ed and Isaac walk through the overall process it takes to flip a home.| Isaac Gilman
If there ever was something that could bring me back to blogging consistently it’s spooky month. October is when I come alive and reading spooky books and watching scary movies is what makes me tru…| The Book Raven
Do you want to pick up hobbies that are fun, healthy, and fulfilling? Check out this list of the best hobbies for teens.| Daniel Wong
While sticking to goals throughout the year is hard, making them helps. I'm sharing my goals here to keep myself accountable for them. I'll also share my strategy for the goals at the end.| the wordy habitat
Unlock the smart exhibiting system that drives pipeline, captures better leads, and delivers measurable event ROI. Read our blog for details.| Expo Centric
I used ChatGPT's voice mode to transform my mid-year reflection from desk work into a walking conversation. Here are the results.| Forte Labs
To be successful, ditch your goals. Say what? Yes, you heard that right. Ditch your goals. We’ve been taught to set goals anytime we want to achieve anything. They should be SMART: specific, measurable, actionable, realistic, and time sensitive. But the motivational gurus who’ve taught us this didn’t necessarily take into account the psychology involved in personal growth and achievement. The problem with traditional goal-setting is that it can be a stressful and disheartening experienc...| Whole Life Challenge
Commitment is hard, harangued by the twin devils of temptation and convenience, hamstrung by lack of preparation, blown back by our general aversion to difficult work. Undoubtedly, you’ve decided to change something today. You’ve decided to accomplish something. ‘Tis the season, after all. Regardless of the nature of your goal, you would do well to commit with more than mind. You’ll need to change your environs and alter patterns.… The post Commitment: The 3 Hard Choices for Success...| Whole Life Challenge
Each new year offers a fresh start, new beginnings, and a worldwide surge to becoming the person you always wished to be. No matter your resolution for this new year, there is one solidifying factor that resonates throughout all our goals: discipline. I want to lose 25lbs. I want to eat better. I want to stop swearing. I want to exercise three to five times a week.… The post How to Use Discipline to Add New Habits and Gain More Time appeared first on Whole Life Challenge.| Whole Life Challenge
In 2000, I ventured onto a then-new website called “Netflix.” I can still remember how exciting it was to see the familiar red DVD mailer when I opened my mailbox. Then in 2007, Netflix launched a streaming service. As an early adopter, I distinctly remember how crummy the the streaming service was at first. I don’t think I was able to finish a movie for the first year.… The post The Chaos Monkey: How to Improve Your Life Through Failure appeared first on Whole Life Challenge.| Whole Life Challenge
The Off-Season WLC Skill Practices are mini-challenges intended to help you fine-tune different aspects of your health and wellness. Offered between Challenges, these weekly practices address fitness, nutrition, stress reduction, productivity, and personal connection — because health is about far more than food and the gym (and we could all use a little practice) End Procrastination with Small Steps Each Day This Week Simple Instructions: Do one thing each day this week that you’ve been ...| Whole Life Challenge
The Taj Mahal sat across the river from us, bustling with lines of people in the setting sun. Our location was a spot on the bank only accessible via a narrow footpath and inhabited by a handful of locals and a few mangy dogs. Despite its lack of amenities, our spot was ideal. As the group’s tour guide, I’d researched the perfect place where the sun would set just to the side of the marble minarets, bathing them in warm light.… The post 5 Ways Your Bucket List Gets in the Way of Happine...| Whole Life Challenge
Adam Carolla, Loveline host turned podcaster, said something years ago that stuck with me. He was talking about having kids. Someone asked him if it was fun having kids. He paused, thought for a minute and then said, “No, it’s not fun. It’s better than fun.” Fun describes things like watching a movie, going to dinner with friends, or jumping on a trampoline.… The post Better Than Fun: Why You Should Always Do the “Hard” Things appeared first on Whole Life Challenge.| Whole Life Challenge
Here we are at the end of the Whole Life Challenge, and you may be asking yourself, “Now what?” That’s a very common question. The answer is — you go back to your “normal” life. Now is when you take the things you’ve been practicing in the Challenge and see what works in your regular life. Watch this video for advice from Whole Life Challenge co-founders Andy Petranek and Michael Stanwyck.… The post The End of the Whole Life Challenge: Now What? appeared first on Whole Life Ch...| Whole Life Challenge
I am struggling to get air into my burning lungs. I can see firm ground in the distance — but it’s just out of reach. A wave of panic starts in my gut, rolling up my spine — I might not get through this. No, this isn’t a new extreme workout I’m floundering through or a flashback to water polo in high school PE class.… The post How to Swim Out of the Storm When Life Is Drowning You appeared first on Whole Life Challenge.| Whole Life Challenge
It wasn’t so long ago I would have rejected the idea that vulnerability could make me a better father, a better husband, and ultimately a better man. These days, I know better. Like most men, I once viewed vulnerability as weakness. Then I discovered true vulnerability. It all happened when my wife became pregnant. To say my wife suffered horrific morning sickness would hardly describe how completely debilitated she was during each of her pregnancies.… The post 2 Ways Vulnerability Can Ma...| Whole Life Challenge
The world is made up of hedgehogs and foxes. The foxes are clever. They can run and jump and bite. They can attack hedgehogs in any number of ways. The hedgehog is very simple. Under attack, a hedgehog always does the same thing. He rolls up into a ball with his spines pointed out. The fox is clever, but the hedgehog keeps it simple, so the hedgehog always wins.… The post How to Find Fulfillment and Happiness: Identify Your Hedgehog appeared first on Whole Life Challenge.| Whole Life Challenge
I don’t know about you, but when I first started the Whole Life Challenge, I was overwhelmed by the enormity of it. With 7 Daily Habits to attend to, and a myriad of rules to follow, I questioned whether I could actually complete it. Plus, everyone I knew who had done the Challenge was a CrossFitter, and let me tell you I was nowhere near the athletic prowess of that group.… The post It’s Okay to Be the Turtle: How to Win Big by Going Small in the Whole Life Challenge appeared first on ...| Whole Life Challenge
Creating new habits that last a lifetime is tricky business no matter what realm of human experience we are discussing. As a personal trainer and lifestyle coach, I find it is often a struggle to guide others in creating healthy habits, but I’ve learned a few strategies that work more often than others. Now more than ever, we’re all working to re-establish old healthy habits that we may have lost and new ones that will serve our health and well-being better than ever before.… The post 6...| Whole Life Challenge
The act of daily practice - not goal setting - is the perfect starting point for the person who feels stalled, frustrated, or without a course of action.| Whole Life Challenge
We’ve all heard the phrase “live life on your own terms.”| Life Goals Mag
Image: iStock The Science of Goal Setting Set Goals Your Brain Will Help You Achieve This week’s Better You, Backed by Science is about goal| David R Hamilton PHD
If you got a raise or promotion but are still unhappy, this simple goal setting mistake may be getting in your way.| Melody Wilding
TEMPLATESetting Effective Marketing Goals Setting effective marketing goals is a precursor to any successful marketing plan and program. Having considered what it is that you're looking to accomplish with your marketing, and what outcomes you're aiming to achieve, enables you and your team to define strategies and tactics that are more aligned to meeting these […] The post Setting Effective Marketing Goals appeared first on .|
Now that the summer is wrapping up I’m trying to get a little more structure with my reading as one of my goals for this year was to have some goals and stick with them. That means a little less mood reading and having more specifics and sticking with them!! Now this is mildly hilarious […]| Lost In The Narrative
Hello! I hope you’re well 🤗 Today, let’s talk about goals for next year (while also seeing how I did this year). 2024 was all about keeping it low key and low effort. I certainly achieved that – and I think I’m ready to try and tackle my tbr again, and upping the ante on […]| The Bookworm's Feast
Teach kids the value of saving by turning financial goals into team projects When most people think about saving money, they picture it as a solitary task—something you do quietly with your own budget, bank account, and goals. But what if saving became a team effort? When families work toward a shared financial goal, the ... Read more The post Trying Savings Goals Together As a Family first appeared on Infographic Portal.| Infographic Portal
Read our blog to explore how top B2B CMOs are using in-person marketing in 2025 to beat digital fatigue and drive stronger engagement.| Expo Centric
From ancient Babylon to modern productivity, discover the timeless tradition of annual reviews for reflection and change.| Forte Labs
There were so many reasons I could’ve talked myself out of starting Life Goals Mag nearly 10 years ago. I didn’t have the “right” experience. I wasn’t sure if I had anything worthwhile to say. I didn’t feel like a leader, a writer, or someone who could build a real brand. But I started anyway. And chances are, you’ve had your own list of reasons to hold back too. Maybe you’ve told yourself you need more experience, or that you’re […]| Life Goals Mag
Another busy week with meetings, hosting a golf tournament and 3 medical appointments for DH, but I had two wonderful days at my Guild to just play with fabric and enjoy time spent with like minded…| Quilt Schmilt
A few days ago, I reached into the refrigerator to grab the last remaining bit of spinach. According to the...| MAP Professional Development
Discover 14 free SMART goals templates to edit, download, and print. Set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals to succeed!| Develop Good Habits | Helping Families Thrive
We may think of mentally strong people as being tough and unemotional. But other signs include crying, gratitude and taking responsibility for our lives.| Learning Mind
Had an interesting week with some stitching time every day, several meetings and too many necessary trips to deal with issues at the Golf Club. Next week will be better since I have two days at the…| Quilt Schmilt
Read our blog to uncover how smart teams are using trade shows to build pipelines, boost conversions, and justify every marketing dollar.| Expo Centric
How to Align Your Team Behind One Clear Business Goal - business advice for the engine room of the British Economy.| Business Advice
A space exploration cruise to Antarctica with astronauts transformed my annual review and shifted my life perspective.| Forte Labs
Learn how to develop homeschool learning objectives this year, and find out why learning objectives are important.| Thinking Kids
Happy New Year! I hope you had a great 2024 and I’m looking forward to spending time together in 2025. I know it’s early January but I admit I’m not much of a New Year’s resolution person. They don’t work for me! “Oh, the calendar flipped! Time to start yoga, lose 15 pounds, and stop… The post Forget New Year’s resolutions. Do this instead. appeared first on SpeakersOffice.| SpeakersOffice
Good morning and welcome to this week’s To – Do Tuesday where we share our progress and our To Do Lists for the upcoming week. I wasn’t able to get this post up last night. I was late getting…| Quilt Schmilt
One of my favourite views! I never get tired of getting out for walks to enjoy the scenery here. Between the golf club and my Guild we have a lovely 2 or 3 mile stretch of trails. It goes through s…| Quilt Schmilt
Happy October! As autumn asserts itself with shorter days and colder nights, it’s time to look ahead to the last quarter of the year. Yikes! We have only three months to realize our 2023 goals. Now is the perfect time to revisit and perhaps reevaluate your annual goals. Ask yourself: How’s your year been going? … Continue reading "Are you hitting your goals?" The post Are you hitting your goals? appeared first on Crystal Clear Communications.| Crystal Clear Communications
#post_excerptDiscover 18 actionable leadership goals to boost team morale, communication, and innovation—set these examples to elevate your leadership game today!| Develop Good Habits | Helping Families Thrive
At the start of a new month, you might do a reset of sorts: tidy your workspace, organize your calendar,...| MAP Professional Development
Check out my monthly goals for August 2025 to see how I plan to achieve focus and catch up after a fun July.| Mama Smiles - Joyful Parenting
Since 2019, I have set goals and resolutions at the beginning of the year and provided progress updates each quarter. It has been six years since this annual| Tawcan
Small teams can achieve big things, but unfortunately, it is often harder for them to do so. However, these teams also bring with them a unique strength that larger organizations cannot match. The smaller scale fosters a tight-knit community and work culture rooted in direct communication, agility and a shared mission. With the right objectives […] The post Goal Management: Managing a Small Team Toward Big Goals appeared first on AchieveIt.| AchieveIt
Helen Neale posted on KiddyCharts Kick off the school year right with our easy-to-use back-to-school goals one-pager. Stay organized and focused all year long! The post Kickstart the school year with our back to school goals one pager appeared first on KiddyCharts.| KiddyCharts
Does Narcissistic Personality Disorder have a bright side? It does if you keep this usually adverse condition in check.| Learning Mind
Interview of Don Lombardi, West Metro Fire Chief, by Gregg Vanourek, co-author of Triple Crown Leadership: Building Excellent, Ethical, and Enduring Organizations, for Leadership Jeffco.| Triple Crown Leadership
Self motivation - that is, having the inner drive to complete tasks or achieve goals without relying on other people - is one of the most important skills you can develop. It helps you get where you want to be.| Learn Digital Marketing
Do you want to do something amazing this year? If so, read on.| Joe Pulizzi
Have you ever gotten so pissed off with yourself that you were no longer angry, just disappointed? You know, parent-style-ee? If you?re anything like me, then it?s not a one-time thing. At the back end of May (like the 30th), I had to give myself one of those long lectures where you lay it all […] The post <span class='p-name'>Shhh: My Secret Deniable Unit Novella Mission</span> appeared first on SUSAN TIPPETT BRAITHWAITE.| SUSAN TIPPETT BRAITHWAITE
Plan your next training cycle with a smart running goal time in mind. Achieve your best race performance without injury.| Mile By Mile
Six Months of Growth: What My 2025 Goals Are Really Teaching Me - setting goals and updating on them athymeformilkandhoney.com| A Thyme for Milk and Honey
Discover the systematic approach that turns curiosity into expertise through immersion, building, mentorship, and community.| Forte Labs
Time isn’t waiting. And no one’s coming to rescue you. The longer you wait to choose, the harder it is to remember that you even have a choice.| Joe Pulizzi
At a recent Product Weekend gathering of CPOs, we talked about product leadership values and what lifts our hearts. That turned into a conversation about what we fight for: broad principles and concrete actions that earn us our place as product leaders. Here was my take: * We fight for the| Rich Mironov's Product Bytes
Hi friends happy Wednesday and happy July! How are we already halfway through this year?! … says the old cliché. 😂 Now it’s the time to look back at the goals I set in January and see w…| Meghan's Whimsical Explorations & Reviews
Learning rarely comes easily. Two key principles help individuals embrace challenge as a vehicle for learning, as leaders support them.| Julie Winkle Giulioni
Just before writing this, I sat alone in quiet thought. The question popped into my head: “If I had to start over today, what would I do?”| Joe Pulizzi
