Want to change the world? Start by saying thank you. Praises for the power of gratitude can seem trite. Basic politeness entreats us to say thank you to our family members, our friends and our co-workers in passing, and the majority of people would not describe these...
From a young age, we learn that saying “thank you” is essential. However, we aren’t taught why it’s so significant. Gratitude is the simple act of expressing an appreciation for what we’ve been exposed to, been given, or have in life. And expressing gratitude can have...
During the holiday season, it can feel a bit like you’re running a marathon. You’ve got to make sure that your holiday cards make it into the mail in time, or that you and your loved one make an appearance at the neighborhood party, and that the pets don’t knock over...
Halloween is upon us and that means things are downright spooky scary. It’s a time of year when we’re testing our limits around what scares us. But really, we should be looking at what scares us year-round. We’re used to thinking about fear as something that helps us...
When the going gets tough, the tough get going is a popular phrase. But for the most successful people on the planet, the saying takes on a twist: “when the going gets tough, don’t go at it alone.” Everyone who embarks on a quest to fulfill their One Thing is going to...
After the birth of my second child, I was forced to get real one day when I started to take stock of my own long-term goals as a parent. At the time, both my husband and I worked full-time and our kids were both in full-time daycare. And it was working for us. But...
[This is the first part of a two-part series where we’ll walk readers through the different qualities of resilience] Last month we talked about resilience – what it is and how the stuff works. While many people are apt to believe that resilience is a trait,...
[This is the first part of a two-part series where we'll walk readers through the different qualities of resilience] Life isn’t always like a box of chocolates. It’s more like turning the millstone. We’re constantly grinding, battling uphill, getting, bitter, upset,...
Here at The ONE Thing, we talk a lot about the importance of building habits, because small habits are how we get big results. From drinking more water to meditation, there are a number of tiny practices we encourage people to incorporate into their lives that can...
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