Thank You

Being Thankful Changes the Way We See the World

David R. Henson made a post to his blog that that grabbed my attention, and I would like to share part of it with you. “Studies show that spending time counting our blessings, keeping a gratitude journal, or writing letters of thanksgiving to our family, friends and mentors is one of the most reliable ways to lift our mood and transform our outlook on life….

Working Hard

What Is It That Enables Some People to Persist?

Helen Gurley Brown once said, “The only thing that separates successful people from those that aren’t is the willingness to work very, very hard.” In other words, successful people persist–they stay the course in pursuing their goals long after most other people have given up and quit.

Pumpkin

A Kind Act that Sparked a Family Tradition

A few years ago, one of my daughters was experiencing a lot of stress as many parents of young children do. My sister-in-law saw that she really needed a break and offered to take the kids for a Saturday afternoon. It was right before Halloween, so she got all the supplies for a “spooky” treat making event.

Smile

The Three Components of How People See Us

I came across a powerful quote by motivational speaker Jay Danzie that sums up how other people see us: “Your smile is your logo, your personality is your business card, how you leave others feeling after having an experience with you becomes your trademark.”

Oil Can

Kindness Makes Everything Better

We’ve all heard the saying, “The squeaky wheel gets the grease.” In other words, if you raise a fuss or make a lot of noise, you’re going to be taken better care by the person trying to solve your problem. I was sitting in a waiting room recently getting ready to see a doctor when a person came in who was not in the best of moods.