The Tale of Two Wolves

The Tale of Two Wolves

The Tale of Two Wolves There is an old Native American tale of two wolves that fight inside us.  One wolf represents everything good about us: honesty, integrity, hard work, happiness, caring for others, and fulfilling our life purpose.   The...

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Improving Motivation

Improving Motivation

Improving Motivation A simple way to improve motivation is to self-monitor your behaviors.  This involves breaking goals down into daily task.  Completing daily tasks and charting your progress gives you instant feedback on your progress.  Seeing...

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Structure is Critical

Structure is Critical

Structure is Critical The other day a friend asked me, “What is an appropriate age to give your child their first tablet?”  While I think the answer is different for every family, one thing is true: More important than giving your child the...

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Focus on Goals

Focus on Goals

Why is Goal Setting So Important? Parents and campers alike often ask us why we put so much importance on goal setting.  The research on goal setting is clear: From Olympic athletes to top level businesspersons, those who set goals and develop...

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