When the settings in the system override your preferences, it can be… more than a little frustrating. Not just for you, but also for your team and the customers. Often, the changes are unknown until the customer shows up. On Read More …
When it comes to certain things, basic is better than fancy. People should not think that they have to change things. You don’t always have to “take things up a few notches” just to get attention. You can make it Read More …
It was worthwhile after all… Right? The time. The effort. The extra caffeination. The distance. It was just a day trip and even though not quite as planned after all the original plans, it was totally worth it. Do it Read More …
When something (or someone) is totally unexpected – how do you react? Calm, cool and collected. (As if you totally thought it would be this way?) Or Shocked, surprised and stunned into silence. (Letting everyone know exactly what you’re thinking?) Read More …
If we could all think about it, we are not so different than others around us. Besides the obvious, like putting on your pants one leg (one foot) at a time there are many other realities in life that humans Read More …
Sometimes even with all the planning and prep work you do for meetings, gatherings or parties, impromptu is better. The stress and anxiety are low. Their expectations are non-existent. The moment is just right and not forced. Those who can Read More …
What is on your list that is a must watch? Come on, you know you have one. That one movie or show you have to see each year. Or, maybe it is a song, a cookie or a dish that Read More …
Ok, altogether now…Let the festivities commence. Cookies. Hot chocolate. Rearranging. Decorating. Wrapping. Movies. Relaxing. Reminiscing. Laughing. We are altogether now and this is the way it is meant to be. ~ Dawn aka Hat Girl
Make early plans to get what you need done…done. The list is essential. Then review and careful planning. Ask what else may be needed. Enlist help. Invite more people. Let them know they have early plans and then you will Read More …
You can start making changes, to get better. One thing after another. This is not for work per se, but in life. Making a list of the essentials, then getting deeper into more efficient and process improvement. (Like paying bills, Read More …