Best Not Worst

Best Not Worst

Rewriting #2 Sometimes the most refreshing thing you can do is to re-write your own expectations and responses. Over time and experience, you have seen the worst. You’ve been burned, betrayed, and disappointed. Understandably, you’ve probably put up some emotional...
Rewriting Your Greetings

Rewriting Your Greetings

Rewriting #1 As you go out into the world, you see people. For those you know and in certain situations with those you don’t, greetings are how we acknowledge our fellow humans…in elevators, at restaurants, in offices and in lobbies of all sorts. Years ago, I grew...
Decisions, Decisions

Decisions, Decisions

Cutting Through the Fog Tough decisions are tough for a reason. If you are living through a season of chaos, this is especially true. Consider these three ideas for better decision making courtesy of the Heath Brothers from their book, Decisive. Widen your options....
Snapshots of Gratitude

Snapshots of Gratitude

Creative Gratitude #2 As you emerge from the indulgence of Thanksgiving overeating, take a moment to bask in warm thoughts. Perhaps you are in a home loaded with memories. If so, take a look around and be grateful. Find the beauty in the people around you or the ones...
“What if…” Gratitude

“What if…” Gratitude

Creative Gratitude #1 What if? Have you ever arrived at gratitude via the side door or perhaps the back door? Here’s what I mean. As Christopher Peterson articulates, “It may matter whether we think about the good things in our lives in terms of their presence (e.g.,...