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Wednesday, June 30th, 2010Lessons on the Freeway
So there I was, cruising along the freeway at 110 kph (70mph) on my big, comfortable Suzuki, complete with the electric (up/down) screen to deflect wind and rain, full-face helmet (which covers the entire head, including face), waterproof jacket (with body-armour inserts) and waterproof gloves, when a guy on a Harley passes [...]
How To Stay Organized When Life Throws You a Curveball
Tuesday, June 29th, 2010“Things went downhill when we had three family crises in a year,” said a new client who was explaining how her lovely home had evolved into a cluttered, chaotic mess.
It is very common for people to lose control of the order in their homes during times of crisis. Crisis situations that go on for an [...]
9 Ways To Manage People Who Bother You
Monday, June 28th, 2010Ever faced people who bother you? I’m sure all of us have faced such people before. It’s okay when we have to face them just once or twice, but there are times when these people emerge in facets of our life where we have to deal with them on an ongoing basis. They can be [...]
21 First Date Ideas
Saturday, June 26th, 2010You’re going on a first date with somebody special and you need some ideas of what to do? You’ve come to the right place! When I first started dating, my idea of a date was the stereotypical cheap-dinner-and-a-movie. Don’t hate on me, I didn’t know any better! By the time I finished high school I [...]
5 Simple Ways To Spread Positivity
Friday, June 25th, 2010My mother often said, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade”. My father would quickly add, “then sell the lemonade at a fair price for a proft”. It sounded like a good way to live until I grew older and realized how many lemons there really are in the world.
Advancing technology has made it easier [...]
5 Steps To Move Out Of Stagnancy In Life
Friday, June 25th, 2010In the journey of growth, there are times when we grow and excel. We are endlessly driven and hyped up, motivated to get our goals.
Then there are times when we stagnate. We feel uninspired and unmotivated. We keep procrastinating on our plans. More often than not, we get out of a rut, only to get [...]
5 Steps To Move Out Of Stagnancy In Life
Friday, June 25th, 2010In the journey of growth, there are times when we grow and excel. We are endlessly driven and hyped up, motivated to get our goals.
Then there are times when we stagnate. We feel uninspired and unmotivated. We keep procrastinating on our plans. More often than not, we get out of a rut, only to get [...]
5 Strategies for Personal Empowerment in Difficult Situations
Thursday, June 24th, 2010My guess is that most of us would rather not spend much time in a hospital, unless you’re a doctor or nurse and love what you do. I’ve spent a day and a half in St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, CT, with my disabled brother Mark who is waiting for surgery to remove an infected [...]
5 Strategies for Personal Empowerment in Difficult Situations
Thursday, June 24th, 2010My guess is that most of us would rather not spend much time in a hospital, unless you’re a doctor or nurse and love what you do. I’ve spent a day and a half in St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, CT, with my disabled brother Mark who is waiting for surgery to remove an infected [...]
8 Ways To Bring Your Creative Passions to Work
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010A “creative” person I worked with at a “trucking company” developed a reputation as frustrated and bitter over her 30-year career. At her retirement, I inquired about her plans, particularly since she was relatively young. Asking if she hoped to create more art since she was now freed from cranking out corporate brochures, she told [...]
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