Why is it that dads are the hardest people to shop for? Whenever you ask what they want for Father’s Day, the answer is always, “nothing.” But you and I both know that they would like something, they just do not want us spending our money on them.
How to Have a Positive Attitude
Two ways to be less critical and more positive
As a leader, or someone who finds it easy to jump into projects without much direction, it can be frustrating to have to answer (what feels like) a million questions. The same holds true for a…
The best day of the week is almost here...
FRIDAY!! It’s time to relax and put some well-earned “me time” in. But today is Thursday and there’s still work that needs to be done.
TGIF! But in case you forgot, the Grind Includes Friday. Leaving work on a Friday with a huge list of to-dos can weigh on you and distract you from enjoying your weekend to its fullest. Today, stay focused…
We, as humans, are creatures of habit. So, shouldn't you be creating habits that will build a better future for yourself? Building a routine takes time and dedication, but like most things in life the more you do it the more natural it will become. Although routines can be difficult to begin, sticking with them…
Leadership Skills and Qualities
No one accomplishes great things on their own. They have a team supporting them all the way. The provide a clear vision of what they hope to achieve and what it's going to take to get there.
Throughout history there has been some great leaders; Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King…
Focus on one thing at a time
If you find yourself consuming crazy amounts of coffee and red bull trying to get the most time out of your day; you are not alone.
How is it that some people completely crush their checklist while others lay in bed, too stressed to sleep? The reality is that…
10 fun things to do with your family
If you’re anything like me, then you have spent many a night trying to figure out what to do for fun, only to discover that by the time you think of the perfect activity it’s time for the kids to get ready for bed. Ok, so maybe…
As a kid, I remember bringing in the new year with my mom and brother.
We watched the ball drop on our huge TV – not a big screen TV, but a huge 1990’s TV that had a pair of pliers attached to the channel changer switch. We had some snacks and played charades,…
Sneaking Toys into the Visiting Room
Playing little cars with my dad in a prison visiting room was amazing and terrifying at the same time. My dad went to prison when I was 2 years old. So, I never had the opportunity to play with little cars, army men, action figures, Legos, or anything like…
Angel Tree Christmas
It doesn't seem possible that Christmas is only 5 weeks away. It feels like just yesterday that we were rushing around trying to get to as many family functions as we could. I can't believe that it's almost that time again! I want to share with you the joy of Angel Tree…