Transitions

by | May 6, 2016 | Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle, Self Development

I grew up in a world of ink, typewriters, and carbon paper.  I didn’t realize I was from the dark ages until one of my interns asked me “what is carbon paper?”  Carbon paper is what you didn’t want to be using if you made a mistake!   It was...

Don’t Quit

by | May 4, 2016 | Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle, Self Development

Years ago when I was in college, I worked as a  Switchboard operator.  The type of switchboard was with cords and plug ins.  The company was large and had contacts in another part of the world.  It was hard for me to understand the accents of other cultures as people...

So What Did You Say?

by | May 2, 2016 | Self Development

The Art of Communication is a Tricky One. The art of communication is a tricky one.   It means listening well to someone and letting them know by responding appropriately.  But this simple art form is not done well.   Often we are listening to words, but missing the...

Change It Up!

by | Apr 30, 2016 | Self Development, Variety

Don’t Just Sit There!  Do Something Change it up! Be Constructive! Often we don’t know what to do, we get broken down like this tree.   We’d like things different, but we get stuck.  Stuck in the same rut or with the same people.  We go to the same...

Disappointed?

by | Apr 27, 2016 | Self Development

Dealing with Disappointments? Have you run to the mailbox in anticipation for something special?   It isn’t there. Have you been checking the front door to see if your package came?  No package arrives. Are you looking at that cell phone all day in anticipation...

Why Am I So Loaded with Projects?

by | Apr 25, 2016 | Self Development, Variety

I looked at this puzzle today.  This puzzle sits in the kitchen of my office.  Periodically, I’ll put in a few pieces when I need to relax.   I realized how puzzling our lives are much of the time.  There are many things to think about  and  to do!   Our...

Are You Who You Want to Be?

by | Apr 23, 2016 | Self Development

Are You Who You Want to Be? When I was in high school, my father was insistent that I took Business courses.   He was adamant that this was necessary for future employment, whether I went on to college or not.  In keeping with his wishes, I took Economics, Typing,...

Keep Moving

by | Apr 22, 2016 | Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle, Self Development

Keep Moving Move, eat well, and be involved.  I watch young people who are full of energy. The more they do, the more they want to do.   At the end of the day they rest well for the night.  As we age, our bodies go through changes. In many cases, we are not as active...