Pete and rachael herschelman
Notes from the herschelmansLife Outside of the Pickle Jar
Did you know that pickles are really just cucumbers? Weird, right? Maybe you love one and hate the other, but at the end of the day, they’re actually the same thing. We don’t give much thought to that fun fact, but we do...
Breaking Out of Your Comfort Zone
It’s natural to want to stay within your comfort zone, simply because stepping into the unknown is scary. While some people live for a good challenge, the truth is that trying new things makes most people really uncomfortable. Why...
Building a Stronger Mindset and Mentality
To build our mind we have to learn to respond rather than react. That requires thinking. To think is an act of choice. Reason and logic do not work automatically, critical thinking is not an instinctive process. The function of your digestion tract, lungs, or heart...
Budgeting Made Simple: 4 Steps
How do we ever get on a budget? Why can’t I stick to it? What doesn’t my budget work? We felt that way for so long, but we made it work. We have now been on a budget for many years, and it’s working great and takes SO much stress out of our lives. Here is an...
Why Leaders Should Be Learners
When you think of a leader, characteristics like confidence, integrity and resilience might come to mind. However, a key characteristic that many people overlook when analyzing the behavior of a leader is the capability and willingness to learn. The readiness to...
5 Positive Affirmations for Success
Declaring great things about yourself can seem weird and bizarre. However, you might find it surprising that there are genuine theories and neuroscience behind the practice. So, what are positive affirmations, what is the science behind them, and how can you...
Productivity: 3 Psychological Practices To Boost It
We live in the digital era, where emails, texts, and other forms of communication have facilitated procrastination and “busy” work. However, there are only so many hours in a day, and working outside of work hours, although now a normalized practice, can create...
Transform Your Life For The Better By Trying These 3 Challenges
Can you survive a day without browsing your Facebook or Instagram feed? How about giving up soda, sweets or junk food? Are you strong enough to ditch alcohol, cigarettes or other vices you may have for good? If you can boast of strong willpower and commendable...
How to Stay Connected When You’re Busy
“You will never find time for anything. If you want time, you must make it.” -Charles Buxton Between thriving careers and active families, it’s common to feel that you’re too busy for weekly outings with your spouse. However, if we are honest with ourselves, we...
3 Time Saving Ways to Stay Healthy in the New Year
A new year brings a fresh opportunity to take control of your health. A few weeks in and you may be faced with the harsh reality that you don’t have enough time in the day to accomplish all the well-intentioned resolutions you set for yourself. You have two...
