It’s Women’s International Friendship Month! It’s been years since I’ve been in college. “The glory days,” some may call them. I had fun during those years and I learned a lot about life while obtaining an education. I made a lot of friends along the way, too. Life long friends, if you will. Including a …
It’s happiness month! Bouncy, bouncy, run, run. One way then back again. That’s the happiness of our two cats Sesame and Oscar chasing each other and living in the moment. They fawn over each other, bite each other, and chase each other. You might think they would tire of each other and the playing done. …
“If you could only sense how important you are to the lives of those you meet; how important you can be to the people you may never even dream of. There is something of yourself that you leave at every meeting with another person.” Fred (Mr.) Rogers. To paraphrase this very reliable source, we are …
Now that may sound confusing. How can you find yourself by losing yourself? Consider how you have an impact…can make a difference…even influence everyone you come in contact with when you volunteer in your community. Here are a few benefits of losing ourselves in service to others by volunteering: Positive change– volunteering helps you to …
There I was. In Sydney, Australia, alone. I’d never traveled alone internationally before, so the prospect was daunting. I hadn’t booked a place to stay as I wanted to fly by the seat of my pants. I didn’t consider being exhausted by the flight. As I looked around the airport, my confidence started to drain …
Communication is more than he said…she said. You can improve your communication skills to effectively connect with others, build trust and respect, and feel heard and understood. Words…words…words…there is no such thing as simple communication. Even with the best of intentions, your message may get lost in translation. One thing is said, but something completely …
My husband is trying to get my attention. I am on my phone again, texting someone back in a conversation that I don’t want to let go. He is starting to get annoyed, for obvious reasons. He wants a face to face chat with me. For some reason he enjoys my company. LOL It would …
Do you ever forget to take care of yourself? Yes, I know. You are busy with…life: work, school, family, friends, or volunteering. But if you don’t take care of yourself, who will? So I’m going to suggest something radical to put up boundaries and break down barriers to your taking control of your self-care. Self-care …
What are you doing to ensure that you are being true to the important woman in your life? Yes, I do mean you! Suppose you embrace the list below as your self-care guidelines. Must do self-care tips… 1. Love yourself unconditionally. 2. Share what makes your heart sing. 3. Nourish relationships with spirit, family and …
Ready to find out what’s missing on your list? YOU! That’s what’s missing. Time for you, and just you alone. Time for you…to sip a cup of tea/glass of sparkling something and watch a sunrise/sunset, to read a chapter of a romance novel in a bubble bath, to go to a chick flick in the middle of …
