I’m going to be honest here. Some weeks when I start to write my blog my mind is blank. Nothing comes to mind except: Who am I to write a blog when my life is not perfect? Other blog writers have such interesting things to say. Others weave stories into their promotions and are so […]
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Here in South Dakota, I think we skipped Spring and went right to Summer! It’s sunny and in the 70’s today which is a dream come true. It’s time to get outside and enjoy the sun! Speaking of getting outside – have you been spending too much time in your office? Are things feeling a […]
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I have a basket under my desk where I tend to put things I don’t want to deal with and aren’t necessarily time related. The basket drives me nuts, but I just let it sit there and don’t do anything about it. Is there anything that you can think of that you wish you had […]
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Have you allowed your e-mails to be in charge for too long? If you are like most people the first thing you do in your office is check your e-mails. I used to be the same way and when I did that I would let the inbox rule how I started my day. That’s a […]
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Pre-Covid I had the honor of speaking at many conferences across the United States on the Power of Confidence in your business and in life and how productivity affects your confidence. This meant a lot of air travel (not a fan!) but I love to speak and I love to stay in hotels so it […]
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I know that this is a busy week so I’m going to ‘gift’ you with a short, easy-to-read article! I think that this gift is going to change any challenges that come up during the holidays and into 2021. Did you know that just like a computer you have a ‘reset’ button? Yes, you do! […]
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I’ve been thinking how adaptable we are as humans. We now: *wear masks *social distance *meet in small groups *know which restaurants offer carry out and which are closed *sanitize our hands beyond belief *don’t hug *attend church online *work from home *we are limited to visiting anyone in the hospital or nursing home *homeschool […]
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When I was growing up, I was very tall at a young age. I just hated it. There are a lot of ways to be bullied when you don’t look average. Whatever ‘average’ is! Now I love being tall! I had a terrible time finding pants that were long enough. I remember my mom sewing […]
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My grandma had 13 children. 13! This was way before indoor plumbing, dishwashers, washing machines, etc. It just baffles my mind how she got so much done and she didn’t have an organizing app or time management tools! She passed away in her mid 70’s and I was thinking about all the changes she saw […]
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When our daughter, Abigail, was a baby she would cry unless she was being held. That meant neither of us got much sleep. I figured it was colic and it would pass after three months. It didn’t. I gave it a few more months trying everything and finally realized that just because I was a […]
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