Goals Archives

Dear Graduate

by Emily Madill | Jun 10, 2025 | Goals, Heartfelt Living

Dear Graduate is a poem I wrote in honour of everyone celebrating this important milestone in life. It was inspired by my son, who is graduating and heading off to pursue his baseball dreams. I hope it will serve as a reminder to reflect on where you’ve been,...

How I’ve Used Microsteps to Happily Run My Way Through Winter

by Emily Madill | Mar 14, 2019 | Goals, Mindful Living

Do you find it easy to embrace the season you’re living in? Prior to the official start of winter, I enjoyed a sunny vacation with my family and dear friends in Maui. We’ve been going to Maui every November for the last few years. What I love most about our time away,...

The Power of Focusing on What You Do Want in Life

by Emily Madill | Jan 9, 2019 | Goals

The time to stop wasting time is…now. How much of our lives do we waste by focusing on what we don’t want, instead of embracing what we do? When I spend time focused on what I do want in my life, I tend to think new thoughts and make choices that lead me to...

7 Proven Strategies to Transform Your Dreams and Goals into Reality

by Emily Madill | Jul 5, 2017 | Goals

Image Licensed from Shutterstock There is nothing quite as empowering as the moment you realize you have reached your dreams. Sometimes we can allow our excuses and self-limiting beliefs to prevent us from setting our dreams and goals as high as we truly desire in our...

Never Underestimate the Power of Tiny Steps

by Emily Madill | Mar 9, 2016 | Heartfelt Living

While much of life is out of our control, it is refreshing to know that the way we choose to react and engage with life is something we can play with and practice in order to find our joy. This is sometimes easier said than done, especially when life deals hard blows...