Ron Thompson

Saw a Jane Goodall quote that said no one can exist in an ecosystem without having an impact on it. It's happening anyway, make the most of it.

We all create our personal reality. If you are not happy with your current reality, stop doing what put you there and start moving toward the reality you want. Simple in theory, difficult in practice. Never be afraid to ask for help if it gets you a better tomorrow.

'Eat the frog' is an expression to get the hardest or least desirable task done first so everything else feels easier. Does anyone else save a 'frog' to start off with?

When I was younger, pc gaming was my jam. Now, unless it levels me up in real life, it seems like a distraction. I'm honestly not sure how I feel about this. Ask me in 6 months

@DadToLeader to cut my parents a lot of retroactive slack. They were figuring it out as they went, too

What’s the #1 thing your kids have taught you about yourself?

Feeling stuck? Do literally anything. Once you are in motion, it's just a matter of adjusting direction.

Almost bedtime here. Time to reflect on today, plan for tomorrow. Plan your work, work your plan, adjust as necessary.

I spent half this day asleep and most of my waking hours were loopy from cold medicine. A gentle reminder not to take your health or free time for granted.

Snap judgement time: Do the thing you've been putting off that doesn't take much time. Phone call, email, dishes, whatever. I'm going to take out the trash. See if maybe the disruption gets you moving instead of scrolling.

@Ridsdale7 @sabrinacoaching growth happens outside your comfort zone

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If you're not sure what to do, work on youself. A healthier, happier you will be ready to seize opportunities.

Best part about writing is that a winter cold with cough and sore throat doesn't stop me from still being productive (eventually).

@MagpieTrisha Treading water beats drowning. Appreciate what you have, because someone, somewhere wishes they had it as good as you.

I don't know who needs to hear this right now, but sometimes it's ok to tread water. We don't always need to be trying to improve, it can be enough to just breathe and get through it without losing it. (until later,) (in the shower?) (as needed.)

@LesleyWorthy66 It's not like you'll have just one purpose or passion in your life and be done (hopefully).

We don't need to "find our purpose" like it's the be-all-and-end-all of a happy life. We don't need to "have a passion", like we're dull and aimless without one. These things change over time, and the more we relax about them, the more freedom they have to reveal themselves.

@LoreeBLifeCoach Quote from the movie Rocketman about Elton John, "You've got to kill the person you were born to be in order to become the person you want to be."

If you want to transform yourself or your life, you must let go of your attachment to how you’ve always done things and who you’ve always been. Some pattern of behavior and/or belief must die.

@thechicagopen 'busy' has become the pale imitation of 'productive'

The older I get the more I’m convinced that busy work is the death of creativity.

@EdHorne78 Where you put your attention determines how you view the world. Avoid parts that demotivate you. Look for parts that do.

What you focus on grows. Are you focused on growth, your career, your opportunities, your family, your commitment to learning every day? Or are your focused on nonsense, outrage, things beyond your control? What you to focus on is in your control. What you focus on grows.

@MattDoyle_ Just as important, the words you say to yourself

Unexpected snow day at home has helped me rediscover the joy of an unplanned nap. I got a lot done afterward. Need to work more into my productivity plan.

Most people are living life on automatic, running on habits, doing largely the same day to day with little active thought. Living an active, aware life is a superpower.