Our two helpful lists…
Once upon a time…a man was walking down a road. At first the places were known to him, but became less and less familiar. Finally he knew he was in a new place and was lost. The traveler kept walking until he was at the foot of a steep hill. He was too tired to […]
Simple as ABCD…
We often find ourselves at the mercy of our emotions. And so often find we that we react rather than respond, much to our chagrin. So the next time we feel fear, anger or frustration, we could try this: A is for Adversity. Like traffic or a rainstorm. Sorry, no genie can let us wish […]
The weight of our stress
A psychology professor teaching stress management principles held up a glass of water and asked her students a different question than the expected half empty/half full one. She asked “How heavy is this glass of water I’m holding?” Students shouted out answers ranging from eight ounces to a couple of pounds. She replied, “From my […]
So, which one are you?
When the other person takes a long time, they’re slow. When I take a long time, I’m thorough. When the other person doesn’t do it, they’re lazy. But when I don’t do it, I’m busy. When the other person does something without being told, they’re overstepping their bounds. But when I do it, that’s initiative. […]
We can always choose!
Some good advice! Don’t ask. Choose your path. Be clear, easily understood, and focused on using the best possible action to move you forward! I’m offering some simple, two-word sentences that can give us a boost that we might need this coming week. You can use them for inspiration, for entertainment, or just for fun! […]