Every Friday in 2024, the last task I did before walking away from my desk was grabbing a sticky note, adding the date and writing something that happened that week that I am grateful for or excited happened. It brought me a minute of joy to think about that activity each week but also watching… Read More
I am sure you hear it as well: people who read, progress in their work, have better relationships, evolve as a person, continuously grow, and become a better version of themselves. I could not agree more! Reading makes you more human, compassionate, a better wife/husband, and capable of being a leader. But let me share… Read More
Last night I took the girls to the concert of the year, their words, not mine. Those who know me, know I love a good concert. I was not looking forward to this one, other than making the girls happy. The concert begins, both opening acts complete followed by the entire stadium advised to take… Read More
We are climbing the spiral stairs and they keep going. I am trying to think about nothing but one step at a time. As we approach the platform, the girls get hooked to the cable first, and then me, Jarrod was last. My legs instantly start shaking. “Don’t look down Jarrod says, ever so calmly.”… Read More
The last post I wrote was in July of 2022. At the time, I felt like I was converting the blog into a book, which might happen someday, however, the process is ongoing and I am nowhere close. There is this space between pursuing your dreams and attending to your career goals where my head… Read More
Let me set the stage: We are getting ready to sit down to family dinner and my girls are arguing about who gets to sit next to Gwen, the fun toddler. Delaney has decided it is her turn and Deanna starts crying. In her mind, it is not about whose turn it is, it is… Read More
“Happiness is a choice. Happiness is a habit. And happiness is something you have to work hard at. It does not just happen.” ~Leslie Jordan
Spring is coming, and I could not be more thrilled. Recently, I am waking up to the sounds of birds chirping, the sun peeking through my blinds early morning, and to top it off, I still need my sunglasses at 4:30 because the sun is still shining bright! The long winter in the NorthEast with… Read More
Alec Baldwin said it best, “Always be closing” It is so true!! Think about what you want and how you get to the end goal- How you close on it! Set the intention, make a thoughtful plan, and then actually execute on it! It might be an outline for months ahead, a year outlook, or… Read More
You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending. ~C.S. Lewis Got me thinking……