Recently my husband and I redid our back patio. We had brown plastic wicker furniture with gray cushions and it just looked sorta… blah. Originally, we were thinking of getting a whole new patio set but we quickly squashed that idea once we looked at the prices. So, we decided to get new cushions and some side tables that we had been talking about for awhile. After shopping online at Target and going to two stores in person, we have what looks like a brand-new patio - 2 chairs and a love seat with medium-dark blue cushions with gray accent pillows, a new ottoman, 2 rustic-looking side tables with blue in it them that matches the cushions, a blue and white rug for under the table, and a new “Wipe your paws” mat. Our screened-in outdoor area now has a whole new look and feel for half the cost of a new patio set and only about 5 hours of work when all was said and done! All of those little changes we made added up to a big overall difference in the appearance and comfort of our patio.
A Dollar is 20 Nickels
As humans, we’re hardwired to want things now. Instant gratification is widespread, especially with everyone being connected by technology 24 hours/day. This want-it-now attitude is partially responsible for 92% of people giving up on their goals. According to an Inc.com article, only 8% of people actually achieve what they set out to accomplish. So, how can you make sure you’re in that 8%?
Don't fear the Fog (or the Reaper)
The other morning, I had to run out for an errand. The fog was so thick that I could barely see my hand in front of my face, but that didn’t stop me. I understood what I needed to get, and I had a plan for how I was going to get it. Even though I couldn’t see the path I was going to take, I trusted that I would reach my destination one way or another. What’s this analogy about? Goal setting.
It’s Not Rocket Surgery
How many times have you had a grand plan where you were going to do something really innovative and inspiring then the plan never really went anywhere? You came up the idea, and then as soon as you started to work towards it you got overwhelmed, something seemingly more important came up, or you just weren’t sure where to begin. Grand plans don’t have to be complicated. In fact, they shouldn’t be.