One of the things that I struggle with is understanding is how to be unhappy. I believe that I am blessed with those rosy glasses that help me to forget past slights and to focus on today and the happiness of the moment. No, I’m not a Pollyanna all rainbows and …
Everyone manages stress differently… and frankly, many people don’t manage stress well. There are several things that every person should know and keep in the back of their head for when they get into a situation that appears to be spiraling out of control. Whether it’s anger, frustration and just …
One of my absolutely favorite quotes is from Henry Ford, “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t–you’re right.”… Do you remember the story of the little engine that could? I haven’t actually read that story since I was in elementary school… and yet… I remember it. I …
I never would have believed it… if I hadn’t seen it and felt it with my own eyes. First, I will acknowledge that everyone is different.. blah blah blah, now.. I was a heavy duty 2 pots of coffee a day addict. I drink it light with cream and no …
So, you’re stuck… You’re stuck going to work every day to a job that you in a toxic environment. You’re stuck dreaming about all of the wonderful things you can do with recycled material, but never seem to get them done. You’re stuck in a messy house, but never seem …
You couldn’t study for a test, without knowing what’s going to be covered… right? I mean, you have to at least know the topic, or the chapters in order to know what to study, so why do you suppose you will be successful without know what success looks like? First …
This isn’t one of those pithy fairy dust and moon beams post. I’m serious. You can make today ridiculously amazing or you can make today ordinary and mundane or at your worst, you can make today terrible. My point? It’s all up to you. It’s not about the other humans …
Believe it or not, it’s a published technique… called The 5 why’s. This can be applied to EVERY area of your life! EVERYTHING. If there is a challenge or a problem, ask why 5 times to get to the root. In the workplace: Problem: Why is this particular job taking …
Have you ever hear the saying, “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all?” I grew up hearing that, mostly when my brothers and I would get into our little sibling arguments which would invariably melt down to frustrated name calling. Today, as a parent of …
Have you ever thought, I’ll just wait until I have the extra money? I’ll just wait until Monday I’ll just wait until I get a new car I’ll just wait until… fill in the blank. You are stalling. You are waiting for something to happen that may or may not …