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 …
Sometimes, being careful doesn’t get you what you want. I am not saying that taking risks always gets you what you want either. You can start out slow, articulate and specific. You may actually still be taking a risk. Try Read More …
Just like that…almost as if there was magic. You get good news. You laugh. You see your card. You spend time with loved ones. You realize it is only 2 months (give or take) to the first day of spring. Read More …
Do you remember that goal, the one you planned to try to accomplish: tomorrow? next week? in the coming month? this summer a year from now? Blow it out of the water. Do it now. Get it done. Put it Read More …
You should have everyday, small goals that you want to accomplish. They can be unspoken, and just part of your daily routine. Brush your teeth and take a shower Make sure the kids get to and from school Respond to Read More …
In each new year, or new endeavor, you have to adapt and adjust. It take a while, you feel uncomfortable. You may need to study a bit, or learn more. Read up on the subject. Ask questions. Time will pass Read More …
Do your best to chuck the bad habits out the window. It may take some time, but as you do, you will feel so much better. Now, what constitutes something bad for you (or for others around you)? It really Read More …
It is a pre-holiday weekend, Saturday even. Did you do anything… fun? productive? with others? new? on your list? healthy? for yourself? to get ahead (*of your list, chores, goals etc.)? Most importantly, did you do anything that you hadn’t Read More …
It has been a long time and oh, how I have missed you is all I can say. Try to not let the time go so long. Try to gather more often. Try to talk more frequently. Try to be Read More …
When there is so much stuff to do that… You become overwhelmed. Your laptop crashes. You get sick. Your list is too long. You call in some reinforcements. Your patience is tested, but you make it through. You allow others Read More …