Ahead But Not
You thought you were ahead but not really, are you? More than a few days go by. You find out there are new requirements. Things can always change. You realize you need something else. Is there enough time? There are Read More …
Is It Really There
Do you just go for it? Or, do you think first: is it really there? What if it isn’t? How much do you trust? Just because your parents told you. Just because the GPS App indicated it was time to Read More …
Take The Moment
No matter how busy you are…take the moment. Read the e-mail Read the text Re-read the letter, thank you note or article Really think about the circumstance, to make sure the reaction you are about to take is appropriate for Read More …
Take the Advice
Will you take the advice? If you ask someone for their opinion, and they share it – does that mean more to you because you trust them? Did you ask them because they have more experience? Or, did you ask Read More …
Bring Someone Along
When you have doubts that the thing will be what you think it is…bring someone along for the ride. You will definitely have someone to talk to. You will be able to lament the end of season cliff-hanger. You will Read More …
Start Now
If you start now, you might get there. Accomplish your goal. Achieve the win. Lose the weight. Learn the language. Read the book. Bake the pie. Write the book (or article). Sew the quilt. Build a fire. Ride the bike. Read More …
Make Me Laugh
Whatever you have to do…just make me laugh. A tall order sometimes. But, some people just have the knack. It comes easy, natural…it is just the way they are. Smiles, jokes, puns and funny stories – all real. (For reals.) Read More …
As Normal
Be as normal and consistent as possible. Pick the usual. Go to the same spot. Stay on plan. Be the regular. Nothing unexpected. Flying under the radar. Nothing to suspect as being out of the ordinary. Yes, business as usual Read More …
Stick With It
Sometimes, even if you don’t want to do it, you have to stick with it. See it through. Get to the end. Fulfill your commitment. Finish the book. Eat the rest of it (you put it on your plate…) Do Read More …
Politely Decline
It is okay (and probably better) to politely decline. Invitations to dinner with people you really don’t like. Invitations to participate in something you can’t support (with your time, energy or money.) Invitations to a survey – regardless of whether Read More …