Published in The Orange Journal·1 day agoHow To Be a Better Problem-Solver3 tips to improve your problem-solving skills — “Hey Mom! Can you fix this?” Or just as easily, that could have read, Hey Dad, Hey Sis, or Hey Whoever. The critical question is: Are you the person others turn to when they need a solution to a problem? Sometimes we have a tendency to rush in and fix…Problem Solving4 min read
Published in Crow’s Feet·3 days agoFive Mistakes that Mess up Your RetirementStart doing these things today for a smoother retirement — Retirement used to be something that older people did when they were over the hill. It was considered the sunset of one’s life. With people now living longer, they may be retired for as many years as they spent working. Twenty-first-century retirees are no longer viewed as being put out…Retirement Planning4 min read
Published in Mindfully Speaking·May 125 Important Questions for Greater Well-BeingHow present moment awareness helps you align priorities and actions — There are years that ask questions and years that answer. That tidbit of wisdom comes from author and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston. She’s right. Some years cause us to wonder why, what’s next, or what’s up with that? And some years provide insight and clarity so that our lives make…Mindfulness6 min read
Published in Crow’s Feet·May 10Signs of the TimesWhy people are so rude and what you can do about it — I’ve been noticing some signs popping up at local businesses. Not ones that are advertising sales or whether you still need a mask or not. Nope. These are different kinds of signs altogether. While the phrasing might change, there’s definitely a theme going on. It goes something like this: There…Life Lessons4 min read
Published in The Orange Journal·May 8Everyone Has an OpinionBut should you? — Do you have an opinion? Yup, I’m sure you do. These days there is no shortage of ideas about what is good or bad or the right or wrong way to do something. Having an opinion is one thing. Sharing it is an entirely different kettle of fish. …Ideas2 min read
Published in Mindfully Speaking·May 3Winner Winner Chicken DinnerHow a raffle reveals a key to living well — Ever been to an event and bought tickets for a raffle? Or maybe you were given a door prize ticket when you first arrived? Everyone puts their tickets in their pockets until the close of the evening when the draws actually take place. …Life4 min read
Published in The Orange Journal·Apr 30These Times Are Serious3 calls to action to do something about it — These times of ours are serious and full of calamity. True, but I didn’t write that. Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote that statement more than 150 years ago. …Ideas4 min read
Published in Mindfully Speaking·Apr 27The Essential Habit of Well-BeingA simple mindfulness practice that makes all the difference — A handy piece of wisdom says: If you don’t make time for your health now, you will need to make time for illness later. That’s because eventually, our choices related to health and wellness catch up with us. When we think about well-being, there are lots of positive habits that…Mindfulness4 min read
Published in The Shortform·Apr 26The Perfect Time to Let It GoBut how do you do that? — Ideas1 min readPhoto by StockSnap on PixabayThe Perfect Time to Let It GoBut how do you do that?----
Published in The Orange Journal·Apr 22How You Can Predict Your FutureYou know you want to — If you could predict your future, would you? Even if you are a giant skeptic, be honest. Something is intriguing about calling 1–800-psychicnetwork or imagining stepping behind the curtain into Madame someone-or-other’s parlor. That’s because there’s a certain appeal to knowing what will happen in the future. Part of us…Ideas4 min read
