He Wasn’t Engaging With Me
When I get excited to share something, I usually do it immediately. But, that’s not always the best way. Here’s what I’ve learned.
When I’m Not Like You - And You’re Not Like Me
I’m a storyteller. Some people like this. Others don’t. Today I talk about what I’ve learned about this over the years.
Life is Difficult. Be Thankful Anyways.
We all experience difficult times in life. But that doesn’t change the benefit of gratitude.
When You’re On The Wrong Train
Sometimes in life, you find yourself on the “wrong train.” What do you do to get off that train and back on the track you desire for your life?
A High School Story
It was high school and one of those times in life that we learn. Usually by doing things we regret. This story is one of, yes, a regret. But also, the lesson I learned.
It’s Still About Pie
Baking a pie crust successfully is a skill that has eluded me. But, the absence of that skill taught me something valuable. Here’s what it was.
I Lost the Pie Eating Contest
I lost the pie eating contest. All these years later, what I learned still impacts my life.
What was the lesson?
We Had Plans. Life Had Different Ones.
Life doesn’t always go as planned. Remaining open to the possibilities, even if they’re unexpected detours, just may give you something even better.
Well That Wasn’t the Plan
We had plans. Mother nature had other ones. And we were faced with a difficult decision without a clear answer. Until we had one. Here’s how it played out.
A Chocolate Brownie???
Sometimes life is about grocery lists and chocolate brownies. Other times, it’s about much deeper, more meaningful things.
It’s always about making decisions.
We Thought It Was a Good Choice
You made a choice you thought was a good one. But, it didn’t turn out as good as you had planned. What’s one step you can take to overcome the disappointment?
But Both Choices Are Good!
Decisions would be easier if they were between a clearly “bad” and a clearly “good.” Oftentimes, though, they’re between two equally good options. But, you can’t choose both. What do you do?
Communication Thru the Ages
As we age, our needs and priorities change. Our important topics that need healthy communication strategies also change. in today’s blog, I share three tips to help
The Ways We Each Approach Life
We each have a unique way we approach life. At times, they’re are similarities between us and someone else. Other times, we and others around us approach life differently. Very differently. Here’s a real life story to demonstrate.
When It’s The Simple Things That Matter
Sometimes our mind focuses on big dreams and goals we have. And these are good. In our day-to-day lives, it just might be the simple things that matter most.
When Self-Awareness is Key
When my mood shifted to a not-so-happy one and stayed there for a while, it was time to explore deeper reasons why. Before I could move beyond it, there was one thing I had to do. It was non-negotiable.
I Lost My Phone
Fear and panic can come for big, serious reasons in our lives. It can also be present for relatively little reasons. Regardless, we always have a choice. The choice we make drives the actions we take - or don’t take. Find out more in today’s message, “I Lost My Phone.”
Why Do They Sound So Controlling?
You know the person talking cares about you; loves you. But their words sound controlling. You feel resistance. What’s happening?
They’re on the Negativity Train
You want to help and make a difference in someone’s life/business whether it’s a client, a team member, or a friend/family. But in every conversation, they start down a path of complaining, blaming and making excuses. What do you do? Here’s three steps to help.
A Difficult Lesson to Learn
Oftentimes reaching what we want for our life requires doing this one thing. It was a difficult lesson for me to learn and I fought it for a long time. This is a story about overcoming that challenge.