How to be a Good Gift Giver
Have you ever been stressed over buying a loved one a gift? Wondering: Will it fit? Will she like it? Is it the right color? Does she already have one? Is this too little? Too much? For me, this used to happen every Christmas. I didn’t mean to get overwhelmed with the gift buying process. … Continued
From Twinkle to Beethoven: Moving Ahead with Courage
Courage determines our potential. It is the dial of success. My two oldest kids are taking piano lessons this year. Some pieces they learn are instant hits: learned quickly and played daily, they become the family anthem for a short while. Then, there’s those other songs: Way too hard, Dad! I can’t do it! I … Continued
How You Know You Are Connecting
The Salvation Army has the coolest signal ever – the little bell. I don’t know if you have ever seen or heard the bells but they scream, “Look at me and give me some money!” I was walking through a store that had a volunteer ringing the bell and asking for donations – I could … Continued
Is your body keeping up with your rise towards success?
We all have that one thing in life that seems to get the short end of the stick. We have 24 hours to fit in healthy choices every day. Inevitably, doesn’t at least one thing seem to be put on the backburner? I’m going to get personal here. For me, that one thing is my physical … Continued
Are You Living by a Compass or a Clock?
Some say you can manage your time. Can you really? The answer is no. Time moves on whether we like it or not, and we can’t control it. We can’t get it back. What you can do is manage your priorities. Priorities are those things in life you consider worthy of your time and energy. … Continued