You really can apply project management skills to everything you do. Here is an example we walked the kids through the other day. The responsibility for getting the trash in order and out the door lays with the girls, but J oversees the process. Hence, he is the project director, while one of the girls… Read More
One of my Sales Directors has a great saying, “If you don’t know you’re winning the deal, you’re losing.” She is right, every single time she says it, I feel an aha moment. Always later in the day, when the words are still lingering for me, I start thinking outside of work. Do I know… Read More
We have a saying at work that fits all aspects of life, you might have heard it before, “How do you eat an Elephant? One bite at a time.” Last week I was running around, too many home duties and work was busy. One morning I woke up anxious about all the tasks ahead of… Read More
“The happiest people in the world are those who have a hard time recalling their worries……and an easy time remembering their blessings. “~Alin Austin Lesson for us all, count your blessings each day and relish those throughout the day…….
I have learned no matter the situation; work, home, or personal when you are upset or angry you should slow your roll. There is no reason to express the full tempo at the moment. It is best to gather your thoughts, feel your feelings and then craft the most gracious response. Slowing your roll and… Read More
One morning I am sitting at the bus stop with Deanna. It is a sunny morning, the sun is beaming on my face, and I share how excited I am to have my morning coffee poolside with the sun hot on my face, while on our upcoming vacation. She looks at me, smiles, and says… Read More
14- That is the number of years I have been married this month. I cannot believe how much time has gone by. When I reflect back on our life, it seems as if there are different books to be read: the year we moved to Raleigh, the years at the wealth management firm, the years… Read More
Space has many meanings, in this case, I am referring to headspace. Are you allowing time for your brain to relax, naturally process new thoughts and ideas? I am not! I think it has been a month since I really just allowed open space….to exist in my own head. I realized this the other day,… Read More
Donna Fargo wrote about life and choices and says the following: “You’ve got your life…. If you are not happy, satisfied, encouraged, and hopeful, you’re cheating yourself. You have the power to make choices….Your life is the manifestation of the choices you make each moment and each day.” Sure it might seem like a little… Read More
In our home the phrase “that is not fair” is a bad phrase. Not only a bad phrase, but a punishable phrase to use. I had a dear friend share early on with my kids, fair does not mean equal. That is a brilliant perspective, as it is spot on. Often, we compare what is… Read More