"The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new." - Socrates Drifting Sometimes life gets complicated. Sometimes it feels like things are just...off. It seems the longer we leave orderly processes unattended, the more they tend toward disorder. It is then that we … Continue reading Living a Level 1 Life
Many of us have a hard time naturally embracing change. Change represents volatility, volatility makes us uneasy - it causes stress, induces a fight or flight response, and generally throws life out of balance. As a general rule, we try not to rock the boat - but sometimes, we have no choice in the matter … Continue reading The Silver Lining of Pain
If we can't afford to eat "clean," does that mean we are "dirty?" Does someone telling us to "pursue our best self" make us feel like we're currently an inferior version? Why are we more likely to understand "costs" versus "fees?" In reflection, how many times have we used words as weapons? Maybe during a sibling squabble, … Continue reading Words Matter
There is nothing better for a person than that he should eat and drink and find enjoyment in his toil. This also, I saw, is from the hand of God. Ecclesiastes 2:24 https://vimeo.com/174380745
When it comes to saving money, buying fewer lattes is often touted as a secret to success. But seriously - if you bought a $3 drink every week-day for a year, we're talking about $780. While another $780 would certainly be a good thing for your investments, I don't know if we can whip this in … Continue reading Getting the Big Things Right In Saving & Investing
In this post, Level 1 Life contributing author Christine Wilcox, M.S., shares three factors that make a whole-food whole, and how to tell the difference between whole and processed foods. Christine is a 200-hour Certified Yoga Instructor and Holistic Health Coach in Syracuse, NY. If you have questions for Christine, let us know on our “Connect” … Continue reading Whole Foods, Defined
And God said, “Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit. You shall have them for food. Genesis 1:29
Read below to discover the five elements of a comeback, and how to stage your own legendary turn-around. Reading time: 3.5 minutes If you live under a rock, you probably haven't heard yet about the Patriots winning Super Bowl LI in truly dramatic and unprecedented fashion. You missed the Patriots coming back from a mounting 28-3 blowout, … Continue reading Your Comeback is Calling
We're very excited to introduce a new tool to help you lead a Level 1 Life full of of purpose, spirit, and well-being! Find your focus today, with the Focus Factor Self-Assessment Tool™. This self-assessment tool is meant to be simple - just grab some crayons, markers, colored pencils, or a pen/pencil, go to a quite place where … Continue reading Focus Factor Self-Assessment Tool
How many of us have bought that new high-tech remote control to find we really only use the power, volume, and channel buttons? Do any of these scenarios ring a bell: Loaded features in your car? How many do you utilize on a daily basis? Bluetooth capabilities on your phone? How many times a day do you connect … Continue reading The Virtues of Simplicity
Save and share this graphic: be PROUD every day by modeling these five characteristics. Read more about lessons from the pride.
ICYMI - Start each day by looking at yourself in the mirror and calling yourself to action (out loud) with our daily mantra:
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