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Do you find yourself getting sucked into the negative narrative of your life or someone else’s? When I found out I was the one writing my own story, things began to shift.  You are the Author Accepting that you are the author of your life, not anyone else is the first shift. You must be…

I have always felt like the odd one out. Since elementary school, not getting picked for the dodge ball team or not being invited to the slumber party, I have had a nagging sense of being left out. When I do an inventory of the friendships I have had over the years, I often wonder…

Life was so much easier when I shared a common faith with a large community. We studied together, came to the same conclusions, even had the same ultimate guidebook, which we for the most part interpreted the same way. We had a leader we could go to when we had questions, but the main goal…

”It’s 10:45 a.m. — I slept in til 10:00 a.m. — no idea why. I am worried I may be slipping into a depression. If it was winter, this would make more sense. I know I have to force myself outside to beat the winter blues. But it’s summer– I should be out playing on…

I am a river. Always flowing, always changing, I am alive. Let me live. Don’t let my past define me. I am always flowing. Always new. Don’t let my banks confine me. I am changing faster than they can contain me. Don’t let downstream tell me where to go. I may not follow. The river…

What is the Question Anyway? Often we think we know the answer before we even understand the question. This causes even more confusion when our solution doesn’t fix the problem. Every week I try to come up with a question to explore with my life coach. What should I accomplish this week? What’s missing from…

The wolf you feed wins is a Cherokee legend. The wolf you name you will never forget to feed. This simple and fun system will help you eat your frogs (see briantracy.com) and make progress on your goals.   Adopt a Pack  You adopt wolves based on your most precious goals. These are the cute cuddly…

“Sticks and stones can break my bones but words will never hurt me.” — unknown, but every kid everywhere. Oh the lies we tell ourselves because words really can hurt and once they come out of our mouths they have repercussions. But not all repercussions are unwelcomed. Words have consequences and putting a word out…

I love writing New Year’s Resolutions. For me, it is a time to reflect on the past year and dream about all the possibilities in the year to come. Here’s what I have learned over the years that I attribute to actually acheiving those resolutions. Don’t Give Up Yet If you love making New Year’s…

Survive then Thrive Once we survive, you have enough to eat, shelter, and are safe, then I think the most important thing you can do is figure out who you are. Having people accept you for your true self can’t happen until you know yourself. Although, having someone else accept you is not the best…