Oregon Trail and Life Legacy
On our recent vacation to Idaho we found a highway rest area that happened to be an important area for the Oregon Trail. No major battle happened here except the battle of personal will which…
Oregon Trail and Trials
During a recent “working” vacation we were fortunate to stumble upon a jewel on the highway in Idaho. I knew we were going to be in famous Oregon Trail territory. But, I had not planned…
What do air mattresses and lumpy sofas have to do with joy?
When our son moved out to go to college many years ago we “happily” moved him into his first apartment. Happy is in ” ” because I pretended to be happy, but in reality I…
How To Create Your Personal Daily Routine
Yesterday I shared with you why it’s important to have morning and evening routines. Morning and Evening Routines For some of you, you know exactly what you need to and want to do and you…
The Power of Morning and Evening Routines
Years ago (years and years ago) when I was a teen we lived out in the country. Actually, we still live on the old home-place but I digress. One Summer we had a surprise visitor…
Using Positive Self Talk to Accomplish Any Goal
The last 100 days of the year are upon us and I’m thinking a lot about end of the year goals. Using Positive Self-Talk to Conquer Any Goal Do you feel like you are…
Mouth Hygiene for Your Mind-Remove the Negative Thoughts
Sometimes we need to think about applying mouth hygiene principles to our mind by removing negative thoughts. They have much in common. When my husband fully recuperated from some oral surgery Mouth Hygiene was on…
A fascinating end of the year idea
Did you know that yesterday Monday, September 23rd there are only 100 days left in the year. Can you believe that, the year is zipping away at a crazy FAST speed! If you haven’t learned…
Why I Love Monday’s, especially today 9/23
It hasn’t always been that way. For more years than I care to remember, I HATED Mondays! I’d start thinking about the Monday coming as early as Saturday. By late Sunday afternoon I was dreading…
Success really is as easy as 1,2,3
To lead a successful life, career, or business, you need only three things: 1. A crystal clear understanding of WHAT you want to achieve. 2. A passionate desire and burning WHY that inspires massive action.…
Nowhere to hide
Human behavior … it’s fascinating, isn’t it? So many inexplicable things … – we chase a piece of lead down a strip of ice with a broomstick and call it an Olympic sport (“curling”) –…
Someday has arrived
Once upon a time… Not too many years ago… There was a woman… Who dreamed great dreams… Who imagined a wonderful life… But instead of taking action… She chose to say someday… She promised herself…
Does Your Life Need an Extreme Makeover?
Have ever looked for a simple, effective, and no-nonsense approach to goal setting that can be used by anyone, anywhere, anytime? Extreme Life Makeover What follows is what is called the Extreme Life Makeover. Follow…
Change Your Life in 100 Days
I’d like you to consider the implications of this idea: What if I were to follow you with a camera crew 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the next 100 days while…
Are you tired of putting it off?
Did you know that September 23rd begins the final 100 day countdown of the year? But that’s plenty of time — if you act now — to make your own personal history and finish the…
The Importance of September 23rd
September 23rd may very well prove to be the most important day of your life. Why? #1 It marks the final 100 days of the year. #2 It provides you with an opportunity to redeem…
Empty Nest is Not Empty – Using Gratitude to Fill Your Mind
The Empty Nest is not empty. The empty nest is only as empty as you allow it to be. I’m going to make a bold statement here that may turn some folks off, but as…
Ducks Quack, Eagles Soar
What ever happened to doing the best job possible? And.. Making a conscious decision to have a great day! (A friend sent this to me via email. It’s way too good not to share!) Ducks…
Life After the Donkey
Texas Memories When I was growing up we lived on the outskirts of town had some benefits other kids didn’t have. The fields and wildlife were my natural playground and I loved it! One of…
Empty Nest Dreams Lead to Wonderland Odyssey Part 3
A while back I had the fortunate blessing to meet an Empty Nest Kindred Spirit on LinkedIn. Her response to a question I had asked on a group page let me know I needed to…