Here We Are
Yep, here we are, ready for something new. Yet, old habits die hard (no pun intended) and it is not easy to give up on the way you have lived your life so far. Sometimes, you do have to step Read More …
Author: Dawn aka Hat Girl
Pay Yourself First
Pay yourself first. Old advice, often given, still applies. Maybe just with some modern twists. Of course, saving for the future, for holidays and for a rainy day is still valid today. But, also… Take vacation. Go home for dinner. Read More …
Still Not Enough
No matter what is done, sometimes it is still not enough. An apology without understanding what happened is insincere. Fixing the issue is really what is needed. Ask more, understand the problem. Find out the details. Offering to do something Read More …
There is a Deal
No matter what there is a deal to be made. What are the terms. How can it happen Who will benefit. Where will it land. Why would it happen. Whenever there is a deal to be made someone will win. Read More …
Be patient
It is easier if you can be patient… And kind And loving And understanding And adjust accordingly Life is just like that. Late or early. Fabulous always wins when you can be patient. ~ Dawn aka Hat Girl
Something New
You can try something new, as simple as a different dinner than normal a weekend doing what they want to do a book you would not have read a movie someone else chooses a tour you would not normally go Read More …
Do They Need to Know
It is one thing to think it, but do they need to know the brutal truth? Consider your words carefully. Just keep it inside. Be able to look the other way. Share good advice, telling stories and allegories – your Read More …
Smiling Works
I know that I have recently talked about this, but I must re-iterate, smiling works. Period. Do it. All you have to do is … do it. Today. Tomorrow. Every day. You will figure it out in your own if Read More …
Let’s Communicate
Let’s communicate – we can find a way. I know we can’t just “stop by” and visit anymore…or can we? No one answers their phone anymore…or, do they? Send an e-mail, maybe that will work…except they say that they don’t Read More …
Do The Math
In your head or out loud, do the math. No matter what you say, no matter what the answer – make it sound convincing. Yes…that is pretty much all it takes. The people who speak first are the ones who Read More …