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Thanks a Bunch!
It’s that time of year again. It’s time to give thanks. To change things up a bit, I wanted to thank you on behalf of Simply great Lives. I’m grateful for all the people who read this blog. I’m thankful that you are willing to explore the ideas we express here. And I’m glad you … Read more
A Great Gift to Give
As we approach the gift giving season, you may be looking for some good ideas for gifts. I usually re-post a list I created for Steam Engine Financial Coaching years ago. If you want to see the full list of Inexpensive Gifts, you can click here. This year, though, I thought I would focus instead … Read more
Motivation: Pleasure vs. Pain
Did you know that pleasure motivates us better than pain does? Understanding this simple principle can help us a lot. When we have a good source of motivation, we can accomplish more. And there are so many ways we can find to use pleasure as a motivator instead of pain. Check it out. Here’s … Read more
3 Keys to Overcome Obstacles
I am no stranger to obstacles. I have always had a vision impairment. In 2013 I lost almost all the central vision that I had. Suddenly, I couldn’t do some of the most basic things like using my cell phone. With a lot of determination and some good training and support, I learned to do … Read more
Meet Jane Impact
Mrs. Jane Impact shows us a mistake many people make in life. She focuses her whole life on raising her children. She’s all about being a mom. Don’t get me wrong, raising kids well is an important job. It’s a responsibility that has an incredibly deep and long lasting impact on those lives. However, maintaining … Read more
Steps: A Blind Dream
My weekly business networking meeting was done and I said good-bye to everyone. But I didn’t arrange a ride home. So I started walking. It was going to be a really long walk. Next thing I know, the intersection required a maze of stairs and the sidewalks were very confusing. Suddenly my white cane broke. … Read more
7 Reasons to Skip the News
Many years ago I found that the news was really getting me down. I cut it out of my life almost 15 years ago. I believe my life is better because of that decision. I encourage you to consider the following reasons why perhaps you should skip the news too. 1. It is designed to … Read more
Did Someone Believe in You?
It’s so powerful to have someone believe in us when we don’t yet believe in ourselves. That external belief can be enough to propel us forward to great things. I look back on my own life. I wonder what it would have been like without the people who chose to believe in me. My mom … Read more
Overcoming Obstacles
Do you have any obstacles standing in your way? If you’re not getting the results in life you’re hoping for, maybe there’s an obstacle you need to overcome. Before any of us can take on an obstacle that’s holding us back, we’ll need to identify it and get clear on what we’re up against. I … Read more