Advice from Your Elders
You might not think that advice from your elders is (always) helpful… but, it is usually quite “spot on” in spite of how annoying that it is true. Say please and thank you. Listen more than you talk. Hold the Read More …
No Appointment Needed
When there is stress, hearing that there is no appointment needed can really be a game changer. Just show up when you can. Leverage the free time you have. Take a moment (or an hour) to do what you need Read More …
A Little Progress
Sometimes, it feels like a little progress is not all that much. You just chip, chip, chip away a little at a time. New lists get added to the others. Two steps forward, three steps back. Then, all of a Read More …
Get Better
As kids age they actually do get better at following rules. Pick up after yourself Make your bed Laundry in the hamper Clear your plate Help around the house Make their own breakfast, or lunch and assist with family dinner Read More …
Different Paths
You, your family and friends can all take different paths and still… Stay together Stay focused Stay connected Stay close Stay aligned No matter what you do, what different paths you take, coming together is easier when you make the Read More …
Make The Time
Make the time on a Friday afternoon in the summer to do something… on a whim. Or, just something that you have been thinking about but have not thought you would ever do. Not – work more. Not – make Read More …
Accidental Phrasing
Ever listen to the mobile, virtual assistant repeat back to you what you just dictated? It is the accidental phrasing, or the nuanced pauses that make it sound, well…like something else. Unintended. Commas needed. Grammar maybe? Certainly, there is a Read More …
Keep In Touch
More than just a casual saying…keep in touch means: I’d like to hear from you Let me know when you are available (for lunch, dinner or a get together) I am not ready yet, but I will be soon Let’s Read More …
More Progress
Whenever there is more progress made, you should be: Happy Excited to check items off the list Elated that something got done Able to add more tasks Ready to set new goals Planning to celebrate when you get them all Read More …
Plan Ahead
You should always be ready to plan ahead for the next one. Vacation Party Celebration Birthday Anniversary Book club gathering Friend’s lunch Brunch with family Picnic with friends Road trip Always plan ahead…right after the last one of these things Read More …