Focus on What You Can Control

Lately, I’m reminding myself of this: focus on what you can control. I can control whether I’m going to sleep longer or get up and put in time on my dreams. I can tell myself I’m tired and not go to the gym or for a run, or I can get in the run or workout no matter how I feel. Yes, I can settle for the status quo or decide to change my life.

Know What You Stand For

If you’re like me and work in an office—for someone else and not yourself—it’s where you spend a good chunk of your time and life. A...