Call to Action

noun an exhortation or stimulus to do something in order to achieve an aim or deal with a problem. (in advertising material) a piece of content intended to induce a viewer, reader, or listener to perform a specific act, typically taking the form of an instruction or directive (e.g. buy now or click here ). … Continue reading Call to Action

Decision Making 101

Do you ever feel like your time is dictated by someone else's agenda? Like companies, parents, friends, or societal pressures are making your decisions for you. Do you feel out of control in the way you answer the following questions: What diet modifications should I make to optimize health? Should I buy, lease, or pay … Continue reading Decision Making 101

Discipline Equals Freedom

Think of discipline as a hot-air balloon, the structure holding together the chaos of daily life, allowing lift. Without the nylon material, the vessel for the air, we would all be grounded. -Daily discipline in budgeting tells you where you in your monthly financial walk, and lets you know what you can do without guilt … Continue reading Discipline Equals Freedom

Balance in the Level 1 Life, Defined

bal·ance noun 1. an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady. 2. a condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions. Remember with this concept: "Correct proportions." In his book, "The One Thing", prolific author Gary Keller proposes that a balanced life is a myth, that there … Continue reading Balance in the Level 1 Life, Defined

The Most Effective Diet

The one you can stick to for the rest of your life. "If you can’t eat a certain way for the rest of your life, that diet is an exercise in futility, Church says. Find a way of eating that becomes your new normal, your new lifestyle." Read more at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/scientists-agree-this-is-the-most-effective-diet-for-weight-loss_us_579f601ae4b0693164c1c89c

2016 Focus Factor Tracking

Part of planning for a new year must involve reflecting on the year that is ending. Remember how you feel today - take inventory of 2016 in all six focus factor areas and track your progress in each. How are you measurably tracking your focus factors? Here are some ideas for ways to to gauge progress: Food: … Continue reading 2016 Focus Factor Tracking

Food Matters

Ready to crush your 2017 lifestyle goals with an overhaul in your eating habits? Check out: http://www.foodmatters.com/recipes  ...for motivational daily reading and recipes!

Diets

di·et noun 1.the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats. 2. a special course of food to which one restricts oneself, either to lose weight or for medical reasons. Which definition do you follow? If you're number 1, you aren't thinking about a quick fix to start 2017, but a sustainable … Continue reading Diets

Eating Well

Eating well is a sign of self-respect. We all know when we haven't been eating food that is in line with our goals, aspirations, and long-term lifestyle visions. We can feel it. Let's start listening to our bodies and finding a better way to eat. Let's stop sabotaging long-term health with short-term decisions. Let's start eating … Continue reading Eating Well

Potluck

pot·luck [ˌpätˈlək] NOUN used in reference to a situation in which one must take a chance that whatever is available will prove to be good or acceptable: "he could take potluck in a town not noted for its hotels" NORTH AMERICAN a meal or party to which each of the guests contributes a dish: "a … Continue reading Potluck

The Ultimate Kitchen Cheat Sheet

Download and print the "Ultimate Kitchen Cheat Sheet" by Kitchenbyte: https://kitchenbyte.com/ via http://www.budgetbytes.com This awesome infographic will have you firing on all cylinders when it comes to #kitchening.