Marcia Wieder

Most people are so busy reacting to the needs of daily life that they're happy just to be getting through the day. It's hard to live on purpose when life revolves around daily crises and you're always feeling overwhelmed. By taking the time to define your Purpose, you'll open up more time and space, have more energy, and be more focused. Read more…

Like many people, I am finding myself at point in life where I just don’t have the same willpower I once did. I tell myself to do things like eat healthier or get more exercise, but I’m just not motivated the way I used to be.

When giving up is not an option, but motivation isn’t working, where else can you turn? Consider faith. Getting in touch with what you believe or hold to be true is one of the most powerful forces in the universe.

Many if us have deep faith but have forgotten how to tap into it personally. I have been doing a great deal of exploration on this and have found that I often have to remember to believe, to literally and consciously choose to believe and then act on what I believe to prove that I actually do. Read more…

When I recently spoke at a PTA meeting, a father was there with his young daughter while mom was working late at the office. After my speech, he turned to her and said, "Tell me one of your dreams." With a big smile she said, "Daddy, my dream is to be a teacher." I waited because the logical response I typically hear to this dream is "Teachers don't make enough money so perhaps you should consider something else." Read more…

What's stopping you from achieving your dreams? Is there some habit or behavior that you keep repeating and all the while continually complaining about it? There is strength in recognizing our weaknesses and power in changing them. If you want to make a serious change in your life for the better, identify your so-called "bad habits."

For some, when the pain gets too intense, the loss too great or they can no longer tolerate a situation, only then will they do something about it. I get like that when I hear myself whining and complaining about the same old thing over and over. That's when I must make a change. The more I can't stand something the more motivated I am to change it. Read more…