Once upon a time I was married and had three young step-daughters. We thought it would be nice if the older girls, then seven and eight, would take turns saying the dinner prayer. But one night neither of them wanted to do it. “I’ll say it,” pipped up the three year-old. “Dear God, thank you for . . .” and she began to list everything she could possibly think of that … [Read more...] about Thank You for the Grass
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Your New Year’s Reboot
Many New Year’s resolutions have already fallen by the wayside. And most of these are about developing a healthier lifestyle. Never fear – you can reboot – and start out with Baby Steps. According to one Time Management Coach, the key is to begin slowly and in this order. 1 – Your Sleep – start going to bed earlier. Set a time that you think will allow you to get … [Read more...] about Your New Year’s Reboot
How You Invest Your Time
“How did you spend your day?” Maybe we should say: “How did you INVEST your day?” For example: Did I SPEND a lot of holiday time with my family? Or did I INVEST it? I say I invested it in deepening my relationships. Did I SPEND an hour working out at the gym yesterday or did I INVEST it in my health? Instead of asking yourself "How will I SPEND tomorrow … [Read more...] about How You Invest Your Time
Overcoming Burnout
You realize you are burned out. Or maybe it’s someone on your team. Either way, it is important to understand the cause of the burnout before you can address it. A recent article in Harvard Business Review suggests that there are three types of burnout, and each has a different remedy. *Overload Burnout. This is the classic type of burnout where a person simply … [Read more...] about Overcoming Burnout
Signs It’s Time to Leave Your Job
Is this a bump in the road or is it time to leave? We all have challenging days. But when do changes in your work life add up to: “it’s time to move on?” Following are six signs that it is time to leave, taken from a recent article in Harvard Business Review: *It is no longer encouraging your growth. If your work responsibilities are no longer helping you grow, then … [Read more...] about Signs It’s Time to Leave Your Job