Life is full of challenges but sometimes we face a climb so steep, we are convinced we will never be able to make it. Are you facing a tough climb in your personal life? It turns out…
Inspiration
Little ideas designed to bring a small amount of inspiration
Life Lessons from My Jeep
Five years ago, I took the plunge and bought a brand-new Jeep Cherokee. (On my lunch hour, without telling Brian. But that is a post for another day!) Until recently, it has been a trouble free five years. The…
What to Look for in a Job Besides Just a Paycheck
Read time: approximately 2 minutes Besides a paycheck, what do you look for in a job? While employed in one of my first professional positions, I applied to, was offered, and accepted, a position that I…
Clearly Communicate Expectations
Reading time: approximately 2 minutes Have you ever made a request of someone only to be left wondering, “what the heck?” when you see the results? Just recently, I offered to pay an individual a lump sum to clean…
Should You Be Investing in Yourself?
Read time: approximately 4 minutes Do you feel burned out, stressed out and at the end of your ever-loving rope? If so, then I must ask, should you be investing in yourself? Many years ago, I was walking…
Are You Tired All the Time?
Are you tired all the time? So many people experience the syndrome that there is now an acronym for it, TATT-tired all the time. If you are one of those people you probably assume that by going to bed…
Dealing with Past Mistakes
Read time: Approximately 3 minutes Have you ever made a mistake that continues to haunt you? At some point, everyone wishes they had a rewind button so they could go back and right a wrong. Mentally dealing with…
Change One Thing
Read time: Approximately 3 minutes New Years has come and gone and quite likely, many New Year’s Resolutions. If you are one of the lucky few still holding strong to your resolutions, I applaud you. If you have already given…
Managing Family Holiday Expectations
Reading time: approximately 3 minutes Is managing family holiday expectations filling you with dread? Let’s face it. 2020 has been a mean, hard year. And it has the potential to get even uglier as the holidays approach. Unfortunately, it’s…
Moving Beyond Good Intentions
Read time: approximately 2 minutes Quick! When was the last time you said to a friend, “we need to get together”? Now, when was the last time that you actually planned a date and time and made that get…