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Prioritize
How Do You Prioritize? Prioritization is the key to effective strategic life planning. Without it, you may find yourself overwhelmed with...
Amelia DS
Nov 10, 20241 min read
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Annual Plan
The last step in the backward method is establishing an annual plan, which may be more visible now. So, instead of just doing an annual...
Amelia DS
Nov 2, 20241 min read
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Medium and Little Rocks
The last blog was on big rocks. Complete that exercise first ( https://www.ameliads.com/post/big-rocks ). I also cover all of this in my...
Amelia DS
Oct 27, 20241 min read
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Big Rocks
Have you heard of "Big Rocks"? Popularized by Steven Covey in his book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. I "sharpen the saw" by...
Amelia DS
Oct 20, 20242 min read
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Create a Timeline
It is important to think as far into the future as you can. Thirty years seems impossible to most people, but in the blink of an eye, it...
Amelia DS
Oct 12, 20241 min read
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Reverse Engineering
Once you have a clear picture of where you want to be in thirty years, you can start reverse engineering your plan. This means breaking...
Amelia DS
Oct 6, 20241 min read
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Current Self
Around this time of year, an upcoming new fiscal year, I take the time to look back on my past accomplishments, what went well and what...
Amelia DS
Sep 29, 20242 min read
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Continuous Improvement
Continuous Improvement Continuous improvement is a critical component of strategic future planning. It involves regularly reflecting on...
Amelia DS
Sep 22, 20241 min read
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Occupational Awareness
Occupational Awareness Occupational awareness involves understanding your strengths, weaknesses, and interests and how they...
Amelia DS
Sep 15, 20241 min read
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LOTUS Book Pre-Order
I want to share this great news especially with our women still in service, veterans and spouses that my book is ready for pre-order in...
Amelia DS
Sep 8, 20241 min read
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Financial Stability
Financial Stability Financial stability is an essential consideration in strategic future planning. It involves creating a financial plan...
Amelia DS
Sep 1, 20243 min read
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Growth
Growth The summer olympics just ended and it was a great testament of what is required to grow. Those elite athletes continued to...
Amelia DS
Aug 25, 20242 min read
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The Final LOTUS Cover
For this week's blog post I just want to mark another milestone in my journey of writing a book that I see as part of my legacy. The...
Amelia DS
Aug 18, 20241 min read
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LOTUS Book Cover Voting
The moment I’ve been waiting for to share with you is finally here! Help me choose the cover for my new book! https://www.koehlerbooks.co...
Amelia DS
Aug 11, 20241 min read
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Fulfillment
x Fulfillment Fulfillment is an essential component of strategic future planning. It involves living a life that is aligned with your...
Amelia DS
Aug 4, 20241 min read
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The Meaning of Success
The Meaning of Success Identifying early what success means to you means answering this question: What is your Why? This indicates your...
Amelia DS
Jul 28, 20241 min read
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Strategic Self-Care
Self-care isn't just about pampering yourself; it can be a strategic tool for planning your life, managing your time, and prioritizing your
Amelia DS
Jul 14, 20243 min read
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Self-Care Not Selfish
Why Self-Care Is Not Selfish: A Vital Practice for a Balanced Life In a world that often glorifies self-sacrifice and constant...
Amelia DS
Jul 7, 20243 min read
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Psychological Self-Care
Building Resilience: The Essentials of Psychological Self-Care In our fast-paced world, psychological self-care is essential for...
Amelia DS
Jun 30, 20243 min read
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Spiritual Self-Care
Nurturing Your Soul: The Importance of Spiritual Self-Care In the quest for a balanced and fulfilling life, spiritual self-care is a...
Amelia DS
Jun 23, 20243 min read
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