Not everyone has the time nor the finances to run off for a vacation over Labor Day or many other holidays throughout the year. Take hope, there are some strategies you can use to take mini vacations that will help protect your health and recharge your batteries. And no I am not talking about sending the kids to the grandparents. These are strategies that are focused on you and things you can control. So lets dive in...

If you're like most working adults, chances are you're shortchanging yourself on vacation days. In today's growing gig economy, many professionals have no vacation benefits.

Even if you have a traditional staff position, you may feel like your boss discourages you from using your leave time. Plus, you may be concerned about being replaced if you spend too many hours away from the office.

Yet, vacations have been proven to be beneficial to both employers and employees.

Taking a break from work increases productivity and prevents burnout.

While there's no substitute...

Have you ever been faced with a life question, of "Do I Go ALL IN?' If not then start looking for those chances. 

One of the best ways to make positive changes to your life is to take more risks. Life is more exciting and rewarding when you’re willing to put yourself out there and take a few chances. Plus, successful people take more risks than unsuccessful people.

With a little practice, you’ll find that taking a chance or two adds immeasurably to your life.

Consider these benefits of taking a chance and reap the power it gives you:

1. Taking chances enables you to move beyond your comfort zone. Nothing ever changes if you don’t do something new. It’s not easy to force yourself to do something that makes you feel uncomfortable, but it’s necessary if you want to experience growth in your life. Imagine the new adventures you can have!

2. Taking chances gives you power over yourself. Most people are risk-averse. It’s not in our genetic...

Do you have rituals? Habits? That you purposeful select to make your day what you want? 

During that time think about the people in your life. Are they helpng making you a "better version of you"?

When you’re trying to change your life, there will be people that feel the need to get in your way. A few of them might actually believe they’re trying to help you, but they’re not. They want you to stay just the way you are. That way, they can feel comfortable about not improving themselves, too.

It’s frustrating to find out that few people are on your side, but it’s something that must be managed if you want to succeed.

See how others may try to derail your success:

1. They point out your past failures. We’ve all failed numerous times in the past. Some people in your life will undoubtedly bring up those failures in an attempt to sabotage your efforts.

Suppose you decide you want to climb all the 14,000-foot+ peaks in the US. You might be...

Had a meeting yesterday as I was searching for a vendor that may be interested in help[ing me with a project. I explained the goals of the project and what we were asking of them. The first thing that came out of there mouth is what is in it for us? I knew then, the relationship would not be good business wise. 

Why because the ask was just for a small portion of time from time to time, that would benefit them and us. Not forever, but at least to start. They were not able to see the longterm until much later in the meeting, but by then I could see their mindset was not one that would make a good partner. You never lead with whats in it for me, its always what value can I provide. Then two things will happen, your value will make you invaluable or worse case scenario you gain further practice in your craft and take it somewhere else. Practicing your craft even if it cost you upfront and it will, in the long game it will make you better and therefore invaluable. 

In this...