You've probably heard the quote, "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." If you're feeling stuck on your Big Vision journey, here's something to try: Do one small thing each day outside of your comfort zone (OCZ). If the phrase, "outside your comfort zone" makes you want to … Continue reading Get Unstuck with the Daily OCZ
When we aren't reaching our goals, we naturally look at what is stopping us. Sometimes we focus on what is "wrong" with us. The thing is, telling yourself that you need to "fix" yourself isn't very motivating. It doesn't inspire change. What does inspire change is imagining your Big Vision for your work in the … Continue reading Create Goals to Learn, Not to Fix.
We're often told to remedy overwhelm with productivity "hacks" and time management systems. But what if the answer is to prioritize your basic needs: food, water, rest, movement, and connection. I recently dreamed that while climbing a mountain I got stuck in the middle. I couldn't progress up or down until someone helped me climb … Continue reading Overwhelm Remedy: Nurture Your Basic Needs
There are real obstacles that can keep you from having time to work on your Big Vision (long work hours, family responsibilities, illness, etc.). And then there's perfectionism. The desire to be "the best" and to do it "right" takes a lot of time. And energy. Physical energy to go the metaphorical "extra mile" and … Continue reading Release Perfectionism: Have More Time for What Matters
If the cumulative effect of the last 6+ years has broken your idealist heart, this is for you (and for me too). It's time to turn our idealism into practical idealism. We have visions for positive change: to heal individuals, groups, societies, and the planet. It's good to have a vision. Vision motivates us. People … Continue reading Broken-hearted idealists: Time to turn our idealism into practical idealism
