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Kim M. Simpson has 30 years of experience in politics, journalism, communications, and government. She has worked at the White House, the Pentagon, and for Members of Congress, serving as Chief of Staff and District Director. She has extensive experience in

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Religion & Spirituality > Setting Life Goals The reasons why personal goals fail: 2 of 7
If you are pursuing a dream, New Year Resolution, or series of daily goals, one surefire way to make consistent progress is to write things down and review your strategy and accomplishments on a regular basis - at least once a week. If you have a New Year Resolution, or dream that is simmering on the back burner because you l... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas How to avoid holiday excesses by making early resolutions: 1 of 3
Excess tends to define the 41 days between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day: Too much food, too much drink, too much spending, too little exercise and almost zero moderation. While we may enjoy ourselves, all too often we end up with an 'excess hang-over' on January 1, which prompts the laundry list of New Year resolutions tar... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Organizing your home and your life: 15 of 40
January 1 is right around the corner . . . Why not use the New Year, that customary time of 'rebirth and renewal', as an opportunity to get 'uber' organized? As the big day approaches, adopt the 'Chinese New Year' custom of cleaning the entire house before the festivities begin. Or maybe think of these cold-weather organizati... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Setting Life Goals Benefits of setting goals and tips for success: 12 of 25
If you want keep your dreams, resolutions and daily goals front and center, pencil them in on your calendar each and every day! Without that simple, vitally important habit, your 'In Box' will rule your life. Worse, your dreams, resolutions and goals will hit the back burner. Eventually you will give up out of sheer frustrati... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles Use creativity to achieve your dreams, resolutions and goals: 1 of 2
Each one of us is capable of 'imagining' - weaving creative moments in which we craft art, writing, a fabulous home, lovely garden, successful work proposal, a joyous family life, an exceptional college term paper, a song. The creative process, and its products, is endless, unique to its creators. We all have opportunities to... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Daily resolution diary: Achieve your goal by writing things down: 1 of 2
Are you thinking about making a New Year Resolution, fulfilling a dream, or achieving a goal? One very important ingredient for success is a 'Daily Resolution Diary': get in the habit of brainstorming, drafting your plan, maintaining timelines, charting your progress, and making course corrections with pen and paper, on a blo... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Setting Life Goals How to use inspiration to fuel your resolutions, dreams & goals: 1 of 1
Inspiration can be found in so many different places each and every day if we choose to look for it! A beautiful sunrise. A child's honesty and simple wisdom. A great work of art. A cherry blossom on a Spring day. Fabulous music and wonderful books. Sporting success! Take a break from your daily routine, open your eyes and lo... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's Ways to jump-start your New Year's resolutions: 1 of 1
Time passes so quickly! Just a few short weeks ago we were coming off our holiday food, drink, spending, and party hangovers. We were also launching our New Year resolutions. Here we are, already into the second month of the new year. My biggest problem on a day-to-day basis - and probably yours, as well - is finding enough t... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Treating time as gold to acheive great feats: 1 of 1
Time is precious. It's finite. Once it's gone, it's gone, we can't 're-do' past moments that have ticked by. But think about it . . . do we really treat the time we have like the precious commodity - precious gift - that it truly is? Personally, I run 'hot and cold' with the way that I treat my time, and how I best use it.I s... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Reassessing resolutions to make dreams a reality: 1 of 1
Victories and milestones are key motivators if you're working hard to fulfill a dream, keep a New year Resolution, or achieve a goal. But it's difficult to measure progress and maintain accountability if you don't write things down, 'Check In' regularly, and maintain a realistic, steady pace. Personally, I like to Check In ev... More..