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Here we are, six months into 2026. How are you doing with your resolutions? Hello? Hello? Oh, I see. That's okay. Most people who have made resolutions (43%) have abandoned their plan of intention by the end of January and only about 9% complete them! But, we as humans have the compunction to try, try again. In the interest of relieving some of that guilt of having not met the mark, let's take a look at how we can re-boot. Clutter is everywhere all the time. It's hard to corr

One of the most exciting ways to squeeze the greatest value out of our time is to choose ways to spend it that offer JOY and meaning – think fun, adventure, novelty and perhaps challenge. As we enter the second month of 2026 (Can you believe it?!), reflection action comes to mind. So, I learned a few years back about growth mindset from listening to Carol Dweck’s book, Mindset* , that explains not only the concept of growth mindset, but how we get stuck in fixed mindsets. As

This is a re-posting of Prioritize You last year worth the time it takes to reread: You know the drill: You’re buckled into your too-small economy seat for your impending flight. You are attentively following the seat-back guide as the dutiful flight attendant reviews essential safety procedures for impatient and bored passengers. Today, let’s focus on the part that says, “In the event that cabin pressure changes and oxygen masks are released, please put your mask on FIRST, b

#NoRegretsRetirement Blog In our family, time has been our super-power, paired with no regrets. We can say we wasted very little of this precious gift. We maximized the value of togetherness. Do we wish we had more time? Of course! We’re human and we don’t want to let go. But putting in the effort to sustain and savor connection allows us to let go with peace in our hearts. #noregretsretirement

I’ve been a recreational runner for a while. And injury has sidelined my participation for frustratingly long periods of time. Recently though I’ve competed in a few 5Ks. Some of you remember that I signed up for the Sloth Team 5K during the summer. I completed it, some would say, at a sloth’s pace. But I did it! Early November I participated in the Run for Veterans, delighted to be cheered on by friends who came out early on a chilly morning to stand at mile markers waiting

Retirement is NOT like the old, RONCO’s, “set it and forget it,” or a ho-hum Dullsville, passive existence. Retirement is a dynamic...

Back in March I talked about the importance of establishing boundaries with loved ones around your time and space. One of my friends now...

Our lift may not always be heavy, but there are times when it clearly is. Like me, you may reflexively say, “I’ve got this.” And maybe...

You know the drill: You’re buckled into your too-small economy seat for your impending flight. You are attentively following the...

Most of the time when we hear the word budget in conversation, our minds go to money – how it is to be allocated, spent, contributed,...

It never gets easier...you just get better! - Jordan Hoechlin So, you knew that fitness and exercise was going to come up sooner or later...

It's not the strongest of the species that survives, or even the most intelligent. It's the one that is most adaptable to change. -...

Hey everyone! Welcome to my latest blog on Life-Launch-Navigation.com ! I am excited to have you here! Over the next year we will talk...