How NOT to Set Goals for 2025

By Dr. Allen Lycka | January 1, 2025
Dr. Allen Lycka life is not a to-do list

You’ve heard it before: SMART goals—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-Bound. The ultimate recipe for success, right? Wrong. Let me be blunt: Starting with SMART goals is like trying to build a house without a blueprint, like going on a journey without a map. Sure, you’ll end up with something—but it probably won’t be what you…

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Tuning Your Self-Awareness

By Dr. Allen Lycka | April 8, 2020
Writing in a book

A flaw that many people have, but do not recognize they have, is self-awareness. This is not an indictment on anyone, our nature is to seek patterns and see ourselves as the “good guy.” Often, it is these two habits that lead to biases and poor self-awareness. As we practice self-isolation, this is a valuable opportunity to work on your own self-awareness.  What is self-awareness  As our teachers always told…

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5 Strategies for Strong Communication

By Dr. Allen Lycka | March 31, 2020
Sunset

Have you ever spoken with an older couple about the success of their marriage, or a CEO about his or her company? While there will be many answers, one consistent is usually this: strong communication. We are spending much more time around family right not, and I think it would be wise to look at how we communicate. And how we can improve it. Most arguments can be traced to poor…

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Listen Up: Six Tips to Become an Effective Listener

By Dr. Allen Lycka | January 29, 2020
Listen up

It’s easy to talk. However, listening can be more of a challenge. So, how do you become a good listener, or improve your listening skills? Here are some tips to consider in order to develop strong connections with others and create meaningful conversations. When it comes to having a meaningful conversation, it is a two-way…

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