Make New Friends
It is always a good idea to make new friends. But, like the Girl Scout song says…you have to keep the old ones. You have to value the relationship you have with them, if not equally, a fair amount for Read More …
Tag: take the time
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 …
Read More
We should all read more. But. For fun. To laugh. To learn something new. To enjoy the story. To reconnect with someone (who sent you a letter, hopefully.) Make the time to read more and maybe life will be a Read More …
Drop It All and Go
When you have a 60+ degree day, mid winter – you drop it all and go out as soon as you possibly can. Pause the work. Wrap up that last call. Stop checking e-mail. Write the blog later. Ditch the Read More …
Happy Call
Make your happy call… Outreach to family Touching base with friends Dropping in for an unexpected visit Bringing cookies Singing Christmas carols Running errands and just checking in A happy call is a good call to make. ~ Dawn aka Read More …
Together is Special
At any given time, just being together is special, whether it is The holidays, or, just a random Saturday. Brunch, or, just a cup of coffee. A birthday, or, the last day of school for the semester. Book club, or, Read More …
Told You
When someone looks at you and said, I told you that, over a year ago, is it any better than if… it was a month ago? it was a week ago? it was yesterday? it was an hour ago? It Read More …
Follow Up Calls
It isn’t hard to do, but follow up calls do take time. The client appreciates the additional information. It gives them a chance to ask for other help and it keeps them engaged in the process. When the information shared Read More …
Still Talking
When it is hours later and you’re still talking…standing there, together. You have a lot to say You have a lot to share You have more to explain You have patient listeners You have time to spend You have been Read More …
Talk Talk Talk
When you are with friends or family you can talk talk talk…and still have more to say. Of course, it’s easy, because: You are connecting. You are making progress. You are venting (maybe.) You are catching up. You are connected. Read More …