by stevengconnelly@aol.com | Apr 29, 2017 | Personal Growth
Today we all have many extra hours each day to do the things we like to do without thinking about how much time it takes, Right? LOL…Seriously we’ve all been there done that, there’s never enough time to get those things done we need to get done. So much to focus on and little time to waste. Ever wish you could make a copy of yourself to things which you never seem to have time for? If your like most people your not alone, demands of this new society we all live in we’re pulled in many directions throughout the day it’s amazing any of us actually get anything done. Today the personal and professional demands we face have left most people with time challenges each day, most of which can increase stress levels and impact personal relationships in a way we don’t understand. When I was a boy my father worked a 9-5 job and my mother was a stay-at-home mom (one of the hardest jobs out there) back then I sort of took it for granted she would always be there for me and my brother when I got home from school. After school it was a snack then out to play, supper was at 6:00 pm with my dad, we always had supper as a family, and each of us discussed what happened that day. When supper was done it was time to do our homework, no T.V. until it was all complete. If there was time that night my brother and I play in the basement for a bit, then it was time to get...
by stevengconnelly@aol.com | Feb 11, 2017 | Personal Growth
There’s an old saying, to be successful in life you need to look at “The Big Picture.” What is the big picture? How does that determine success? Of all abilities we as humans have been gifted with the power of seeing the big picture is often missed or undervalued. In today’s society it is much easier to be distracted with small trivial and irrelevant things. The true message of what is or could be ahead in life becomes unclear. “The Big Picture” is about seeing dreams, setting big goals and aspirations in all areas of life.What is the big picture? How does that determine success? Goals and dreams are a healthy component of life, yet for some people never become a reality. Sometimes our own “Personal Rules” become a roadblock to success. Personal rules guide us to be grounded in relationships as well as people we come in contact with everyday. It’s the standard which dictates how we interact with an judge other people. Personal rules also dictate how we judge ourselves. Something to consider…Do you have pet peeves? For example, in conversation with a spouse or loved one you say, if you do X-Y-Z that will upset me, or someone didn’t do as you wished? that is one of your personal rules. Truth is our rules were not just something which one day became part of our belief system, over time they were adopted as you grew up. Remember your parents saying “you are who you your friends are.” The more time you spend with people the ideals they believe influence your beliefs, some we adopt some we...
by stevengconnelly@aol.com | Sep 16, 2016 | Personal Growth
Seems like every one you talk to these days is working harder than ever. The daily demands of work and family has left most of us scattered and frustrated that no matter how hard we work things we desire to get done never seem to get completed! Don’t get me wrong there is nothing wrong with hard work, however the world has changed a bit since our parents were our age… Societal expectations of our personal and professional lives are completely different from when you and I were kids. These days more and more people are “spinning their wheels” attempting to complete their “to-do lists.” Think about it when was the last time you finished every thing on your to-do list? It’s no secret there is great value in checking off tasks on that list, yet most of the anticipated items we want to complete each day never seem to get complete. My Dad would always tell me to write it down then check it off as you accomplish tasks, which was very helpful, the challenge was, there was always items left at the end of the day. Yes there is always tomorrow…Truth is how many things do you want to “put off” to another day? Today there is a more productive way of organizing that amazing “to-do list.” Here are three simple steps you can take to keep your tasks organized: 1) Clarity: There is no replacement for knowing what you want to accomplish each day. Why do you want to complete an item? The clearer you become about what you want the easier it gets, think...
by stevengconnelly@aol.com | Sep 9, 2016 | Personal Growth
It has been an amazing summer here in Maine, a bit on the dry side but nonetheless the best three months we’ve had in years. Not one rainy weekend all summer. My wife and I spend the long labor day weekend with friends enjoying cook outs and of course…Lobstah, steamers, and freshly picked sweet corn on the cob. Did I mention the butter?? The first party was on Saturday late afternoon with approximately 15-20 people in attendance. Sunday it was an early cook out with 20-30 people in attendance, there was no shortage of food, later Sunday night an amazing fireworks display and, yet…More food!! With that many people I couldn’t help notice the diversity of people, some with little money, others very well off. Some happy some not happy. Whenever I’m in a crowd of people I like to take the time and talk to as many people as I can to learn more about them. I learned a long time ago, it’s easier to gain peoples respect if you authentically interested in hearing what they have to say-people love to talk about themselves. The first person I talked to was retired and happy to be living life on his terms, with a life of hard work now behind him and many years of retirement ahead of him he was relaxed and content. He told me that looking back on his life he wished that he could have worked a less physical job, with less hours, he said Steve I always ended up doing all the work and was the first person that they asked to work...
by stevengconnelly@aol.com | Sep 2, 2016 | Personal Growth
It has been said, if you’re not growing you’re dying. As we continue on this journey called life, our soul longs for growth, some people never expose their full potential, which is why we are here…To discover that unique part of us that makes us whole for which we were created. This doesn’t require massive change-most of us already integrate it into our daily routines. Think about how you integrate growth in your life. This can be as simple as the following: Do you read books, go to lectures, listen to inspirational speeches, learn a new language or, put yourself in a position to grow and expand on you’re skills? No matter which one you choose, with daily action you will begin to grow. Deep inside us all there is a desire to embrace our destiny. The more we begin to grow the more we desire to uncover the mystery of our existence, we therefore become addicted to personal growth. For some people this can lead to a fearful experience into the unknown. Your faith in yourself is the key to unlocking your potential, you must never give up no matter what, you have greatness within you. A mountain climber was on a steep mountain side, he had been hiking for days and became tired and weak, just as he was settling down for the night to rest, he slipped down the mountain and began to grasp anything in his sight to stop tumbling down the mountain, just as he was going over the edge to below, he felt a branch at his hand, with all his might...
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