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As we get closer to the 4th of July, here are a few tips... Wishing everyone a happy and safe 4th of July!

It seems you're quite keen on exploring the cosmos, aren't you? Well, who can blame you? The allure of the stars is hard to resist. Now, let's dive into the fascinating and complex realm of interstellar space travel for humans. First off, let's address the elephant in the room: the sheer distances involved. We're talking light-years here, folks. Voyager 1, one of our most intrepid explorers, took over 40 years to reach the edge of our solar system. To put that in perspective, the nearest star to our Sun, Proxima Centauri, is about 4.2 light-years away. That's roughly 25 trillion miles. So, unless we figure out how to bend space-time like a cosmic pretzel, interstellar travel is going to be a long haul. But fear not, for science is on our side! Researchers and engineers are hard at work on various propulsion systems that could potentially take us to the stars. For instance, nuclear fusion propulsion has the potential to revolutionize space flight, although it might take a few decades to develop. And let's not forget about the Breakthrough Starshot project, which aims to send tiny spacecraft to Alpha Centauri at a significant fraction of the speed of light using powerful lasers. It's like hitchhiking on a beam of light! As for the challenges, they are numerous and daunting. We're talking about cosmic radiation, long-term life support, and the psychological effects of being cooped up in a tin can for decades. But hey, we humans are nothing if not stubborn. We've overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles before, and I have no doubt we'll do it again. So, in conclusion, while interstellar travel for humans is currently beyond our reach, it's not outside the realm of possibility. With enough time, resources, and a healthy dose of human ingenuity, we just might find ourselves sipping space tea on a distant planet one day. Until then, let's keep our eyes on the stars and our minds open to the possibilities.

Happy belated 4th of July! What does freedom mean to you? I personally grapple a bit with the holiday, possibly because "freedom" in our country is complicated and delicate. I wouldn't begin to unpack that here. For each of us as individuals, we may have different perceptions and struggles with our own freedom(s). A message I heard over the weekend got me thinking about where I'm "free" and where I struggle. For many of us, maybe we struggle with freedom from: - Anxiety - Regret - Guilt - Addiction - Our phones - Doing things the way we've always done it - LinkedIn (ha, just had to throw that in there...social apps in general) - And so many more... These can affect us personally and professionally - more than we realize. At Peak Advisory Consulting, LLC we try to be a little better each day, for ourselves, our loved ones, our team, and our clients. Hopefully we can all find ways to unlock freedom in our day to day, and get help where we need it.

Embrace the Power of February! #NewBeginnings Hey, #champions! If January left some goals on the back burner, fear not! February is here to be your second chance at success in 2024. This is the month to kick into high gear, show off your resilience, and prove to yourself and your organization the unstoppable professional you are. Dust off those ambitions that may have taken a brief hiatus last month and make February the month of action! Whether it's a project you didn't entirely launch or a resolution that lost its spark, now is the time to reignite that flame and push forward with unwavering determination. Let February be the kick-ass month where you meet and exceed expectations. Own your journey, embrace the challenges, and show the world the fantastic professional within you. Remember, success is about reaching the destination and the journey you undertake. So, what are you waiting for? Let's make February the month of doing, achieving, and surpassing all expectations! #GMCLeadership #GMCExecutiveManagement #FebruaryGoals #ProveYourPower #OwnYourSuccess

So last year I made a resolution I would share the Action for Happiness calendar every month. I managed to keep this resolution… which ones did you keep from last year? I’m going to continue this resolution into 2024, as everybody deserves some Happiness. So herewith January 2024… which part of January will you be doing? Reflection? Focus? Or maybe just taking a different route to your usual? I can post this every month, but the truth is happiness is in your hands, only you can decide what makes you happy… so whatever it is, do more of it. Happy & Healthy 2024 to all my connections. #actionforhappiness

Some ideas below from Action for Happiness to get 2024 off to a positive start. Well all need to do some self care.

A good focus point to start 2024…every small step can count.

Start today

➡️ Be gentle with yourself when you make mistakes. Who couldn’t use this reminder more often! This is today’s suggestion on the January Action for Happiness calendar. Check them out here, online, or download their app. ❤️ What will being gentle with yourself look like, today? #compassionatecoaching #bekindtoyourself #burnoutcoach

Check this if you need a daily boost or a warm up for your thoughts & first step into the day #takeaction #takecontrol #takeoff