It Will Be Okay
I am thinking, after all of this craziness that it will be okay. We can make it. We can stay focused. We can be happy. We can survive. We can become better. We can win. If you focus on the Read More …
Category: opinion
Polite Thing to Do
It’s the polite thing to do… Ask nicely – say please and offer a sincere thank you Hold the door for the person behind you, even if they are not juggling bags and a small child Ask to be excused Read More …
Say It Out Loud
You should think first, but then, yes…say it out loud. What is it that you should say? Those things that are on your mind. Those things that you think, and ruminate about. Those things that you believe in strongly. Those Read More …
Give It Time
So…“give it time” they said: It will get better. Don’t watch too closely. It lasts longer if you try. Don’t give up. It is worth the wait. Don’t count the days. It is up to you. Don’t force it into Read More …
Whoops
Whoops… What did you do? Not a big deal. Just something small. Definitely not on purpose. No need to get upset. It can be fixed. No one is mad at you. Don’t be sad. It will be okay. You can Read More …
Remember That Time
Do you remember that time when You congratulated someone? You said thank you? You noticed their new hair cut? You believed their wild story? You encouraged them? You waved good-bye? You said I love you? Of course you remember that Read More …
Over Communication
It is rare that there is an over communication. Often, people don’t talk. They don’t share details. They are casual and say “I’m fine”. You have no idea what they think…or feel. They have an awesome poker face. They’re masked Read More …
Perceptions Vary
Everybody’s perceptions vary…and today reminded of this in so many ways. A short or long wait…Actually taking 5 minutes vs. feeling like 5 hours. Reading what you think (want to think)…Text without nuance vs spoken word. Status of another…based on Read More …
Patience Matters
Having patience matters. In parenting In work In friendships In renovations And… In construction estimating Really. You just have to take a breath, pause, count to 10. Then, get another estimate. You never know how much patience matters until you Read More …
One Single Day
One single day can make a difference… Learn as much as you can. Start now. Take a chance. Be ready to risk the future. Make your decisions. Whether it is today, yesterday or tomorrow. Just one single day will be Read More …