Guardians of Integrity: Navigating Life’s Challenges with Honesty and Values
In today's fast-paced and complex world, personal integrity remains a vital attribute that influences our relationships, professional success, and overall well-being. Rooted in honesty, trustworthiness, and ethical principles, integrity serves as the foundation for building strong connections, earning respect, and achieving long-term goals.…
Mind your own beeswax!
When I was young, the statement “mind your own beeswax” was made by other kids to tell you to go away and not bug them. My presence at that time seemed to bother others, especially my siblings. Looking back, it may have come…
Happy Pre Valentines
Valentine’s Day is for some who feel obligated by florists, chocolate & card companies to show your undying love. It’s the best sales month of the year for some! These businesses have created great expectations among those influenced folks to show love on…
Clear Communication Quells Fear Especially In This Time of COVID-19
I care about you and the peace of mind that you and your loved ones can have with better communication. I myself will be self-isolating for two weeks following my return from Costa Rica. My intention is to communicate to those I would…
Understanding, Sympathetic or Compassionate?
At one time I thought I was compassionate, but I was; occasionally understanding sometimes sympathetic and at times felt pity or sorry for me and others Understanding is about comprehension, sympathy is about toleration and forgiveness (which is sort of judgmental), having pity…
The Result of Your Thoughts Is Your Attitude
Coming from a family of negative Nelly‘s, it was a challenge being positive. I’m not sure that I would say I was always positive, but nor do I think I was negative. Once out of the family home, I was certainly still as…
10 Tips to Build Trust in the Workplace and Relationship
Trust is the glue that holds relationships together, whether personal or professional. Without this essential element, misunderstandings and conflicts can arise, leading to fractured connections and a lack of productivity. But how can we develop and maintain trust in our daily lives? In…
How to be 1% Better Every Day
“Compounding is the greatest mathematical discovery of all time.” — Albert Einstein The quest to become a better version of yourself often feels like a roller coaster ride. It’s hard. And it’s usually so uneven. You can end in failure. But life is…
How To Become Ridiculously Self-Aware In 20 Minutes
Four years ago my sister got me something that would dramatically alter the direction of my life. In fact, it was probably the most influential gift I’ve ever received. It would help me find my true calling, become a writer at the Huffington…