Savvy People Plan for Success Let's create a plan for success. In my last post, I encouraged you to say goodbye to new year's resolutions. Savvy people don’t make resolutions. Frankly, they don't work. And most people who made resolutions at the start of the year have already abandoned them. But there is a better approach. That is to have a vision for what you want to achieve and set growth goals to help you get there. Your goals should inspire and stretch you without being unrealistic. Goalsetting is good. Writing your goals down is better. ...

Say Goodbye to New Year's Resolutions Happy New Year!  After only two days of the new year, it's time to say goodbye to new year's resolutions. Visualize the year you want and set your intentions instead. Although many things are outside our control, visioning a successful year is not one of them.  I know you have some hopes for 2023. Ask yourself: How will this year be different than last year?  What do I want to achieve?  Perhaps you want to expand your professional network, land your dream role, or reach a financial milestone. Maybe ...

Here's to a Happy New You! Happy New You!  This year will come to an end in just five days. I hope you are looking ahead to 2023 with hope and enthusiasm. Even if you're completing a challenging year, it’s natural to entertain the possibility of something better. And it’s common to start the year with several lofty resolutions. After all, it’s exciting to contemplate a life with more money, greater love, and fewer pounds. An exotic vacation sounds nice, too! Right?  Sadly, few resolutions are ever realized. Health clubs are packed with new members ...

Self-Reflection Produces Growth “People who have had little self-reflection live life in a huge reality blind spot.” – Bryant McGill Self-reflection seems to be a dying art. Some think they don’t have time for reflection or that reflecting is a waste of time.  Others are afraid to take a long, hard look at themselves.  That is a mistake because there is so much to gain by examining yourself and your past. Although thinking about the past means looking back, it is beneficial for your path forward. Reflection produces growth that makes each forward step more ...

Big News! In a press release this morning, we announced that Ascentim is named to Inc.’s 2022 Best in Business List in the Coaching/Career Development category!! Inc.’s 3rd annual Best in Business list recognizes private companies putting purpose ahead of profit. The list includes the most dynamic companies of all sizes and industries that have had an outstanding influence on their communities, their industries, the environment, or society as a whole. Visit Inc. Magazine to see the full list.  “Inc. magazine is dedicated to showcasing America’s most dynamic businesses and the great things they do. The ...

Take Time to Reflect and Celebrate Reflect & Celebrate The theme of November was Gratitude, in particular, taking time to be grateful every day for great and small things. This month we're pivoting to reflecting on the year and celebrating accomplishments.  As 2022 winds down, consider what you learned, how you've grown, and all you achieved. Even though things may not have gone according to plan, I am sure some things exceeded expectations.  A series of research studies concluded that reflection improves performance. Francesca Gino of Harvard Business School said, "Now more than ever we ...

The Butterfly Effect of Gratitude  Butterfly Effect of Gratitude 🦋 Perhaps you are already familiar with the butterfly effect. The concept is that the simple flapping of a butterfly’s wings could trigger a series of motions that cause a typhoon on the other side of the planet. It’s really a metaphor for Chaos Theory. The idea is that a “minute localized change in a complex system can have large effects elsewhere.” A small and seemingly insignificant event can change the entire world. Since we’ve been talking about gratitude this month, I’d like to share my ...

Finding Gratitude for Yourself Be Grateful for Yourself You are a unique and wonderful creature. The question we pose to you in this third week of Gratitude Month is: Are you honoring yourself with gratitude for who you are and what you give to the world? As you build gratitude into your everyday life, don’t forget to look inward. We advocate for practicing gratitude in general because it helps people find greater contentment in what they have. Without a doubt, your biggest champion and closest ally is… you guessed it. It’s you. On a tough ...

10 Practical Tips to Cultivate Gratitude Cultivate Gratitude Congratulations! If you’re reading this article, it means you’re interested in starting or further developing a gratitude practice. That’s great news because, as we discussed in last week’s blog, being more mindful in appreciating the good things in your life yields tremendous rewards in your overall wellness. You’ll find yourself feeling happier and healthier, more content, and more confident. But if you’re left wondering HOW to make space for gratitude in your life, you’ve come to the right place. You need to be intentional about it. To ...

Gratitude: The What, Why, and How November is National Gratitude Month! Here at Ascentim, that means 30 Days of Gratitude. It may seem like everyone is cultivating a gratitude practice these days, but what does that really mean? More importantly, what’s the point? And how can you build more gratitude into your everyday life? Because we’re grateful for YOU, we’re breaking it all down in the ultimate guide to gratitude. What is Gratitude? In the simplest terms, gratitude is a practice during which you are actively thankful for whatever may be in your life, the ...