The world we live is a chaotic place filled with unique daily challenges that require us to make decisions. Some of these decisions will affect our lives directly and others will touch a larger group or population. In most cases, we improvise in the moment and react based upon our own unique set of life experiences. Our reactions are typically quick and to the point, but with little additional thought or consideration to the uniqueness of the situation at hand. It’s just how we’re wired. This type of decision making may work in 95% of the cases, but it won’t
For those that know me, it should come as no surprise that Iron Maiden is one of my favorite bands. I own every album they have ever released and have seen them live countless times all across the country. Maiden concerts are like no other, and the live experience with the fans, the band, and the music is second to none. Bruce Dickinson (frontman for Iron Maiden) was once quoted as saying that “Life is too short to do the things you don’t love doing”. Now this may seem cliché, but it’s clear that he personifies this belief every time he
How many times have you thought about hitting the gym before or after work and found yourself making excuses as to “why” you couldn’t? For most of us, the struggle to exercise is real. I get it, things happen and even the best laid plans fall victim to negative self-talk. I catch myself all the time thinking, “It’s been a long day at the office, I’ll work out tomorrow”. For most of us, the problem with this line of circular thinking is that we never actually make it to the gym. Sound familiar? Missing your workout once in a while