“Here comes the sun, here comes the sun and I say, it’s all right!” – George Harrison March 19 marks the first day of spring—what are you looking forward to? Spring vacation? Farmers markets? Craft projects, spring cleaning, or time outdoors? Spring offers us the promise of summer, sunshine, beaches and lakes, and barbecues. The fresh … [Read more...]
Quick Tips for the New Year: 20 Ways to Jumpstart 2020
“Don’t be afraid to choose, and don’t be afraid to start all over if you have to. Nothing is written.” – T.E. Lawrence We blink and it’s a new year – where does the time go? New Year, New You? Let’s adjust this lens from “new you” to “enhanced you.” This is your year! For many people, a new year is an opportunity for a fresh … [Read more...]
‘Tis the Season to Make a Difference
“The worst poverty is the lack of ability to imagine a tomorrow any different than today. The worst poverty is hopelessness. The gift we bring to those less fortunate is the gift of hope.” -Dr. Jeremiah Lowney, Haitian Health Foundation Where does the time go? We blink and another year has flown by. If you have been blessed with the gifts of a … [Read more...]
Wake up! Set the Tone! Join the 22%!
We live in a 24/7/365 world of “always on.” Amidst the distraction, confusion and lack of focus, there is a sea of deadlines and frequent interruptions, accentuated by our FedEx culture of we want it yesterday. Is it any surprise that stress has been referred to as the health epidemic of the 21st century? Stress is a factor in both our personal … [Read more...]
Bless and Release: These are YOUR happy days!
“In the end, only three things matter - how much you loved, how gently you lived and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you.” -Buddha This quote has always reminded me of Babciu, my maternal grandmother. Widowed at 40, when her youngest--my aunt Joan--was just two years old, she single-handedly raised my mother and her five … [Read more...]