by beth | Aug 15, 2023 | Choices, Determination, Goals, Happiness, Hard Work, Integrity, Listening, Patience, Self Improvement, Success
There has been a book on my desk for over a year now and I have never so much as cracked the cover, until today. It got placed on my desk during the move up to Hoboken. It must have been in our living room amongst the many books in our bookcases. It was most likely...
by beth | Jul 20, 2023 | Beliefs, Determination, Goals, Self Improvement, Success
In Le Tour de France, they bestow the iconic yellow jersey after each day of racing to the cyclist with the fastest overall time. Therefore it doesn’t necessarily go to the winner of that day’s stage and it can change hands often over the course of 21...
by beth | Jun 22, 2023 | Goals, Growth, Planning, Self Improvement, Success
Recently, I made an appointment with my doctor for an annual check up. We all do this, right? And ladies, we have a few extra appointments to make. Why do we do this? Why don’t we simply do a quick assessment ourselves? You know, like, “I’m feeling...
by beth | May 31, 2023 | Goals, Growth, Obstacles, Success, Uncategorized
I was talking with my friend, Alan, yesterday. Alan works in my building, so we get to see him often, and he always has something fun to chat or laugh about. Last night, I asked him if he was O.K. because he didn’t seem his usual jovial self. Immediately, a...
by beth | May 23, 2023 | Determination, Dreams, Goals, Hard Work, Persistence, Self Improvement, Success
I went for a walk yesterday to get some exercise. As I headed up Washington Street, the bustling main artery of Hoboken where the majority of businesses are located, a random sign caught my eye—and I wish I had taken a picture of it. It was a very basic A-frame sign...
by beth | Mar 6, 2023 | Determination, Excuses, Goals, Growth, Habits, Motivational Monday, Self Improvement, Success
Prior to January 1st, I made a commitment/goal to go to yoga every Friday, unless I was out of town—and I have honored that commitment. I have wanted to have a yoga practice for a long time now. I know yoga is good for me. This particular yoga is in my building, so...
