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How Simply Showing Up Can Be a Selfless Act
How Simply Showing Up Can Be a Selfless Act
Your presence does more than you probably know
Franklyn François
Jun 25, 2020
How to Enjoy Nature If You’re Not a ‘Nature Person’
How to Enjoy Nature If You’re Not a ‘Nature Person’
Looking at the benefits of being outside that you can’t get inside
Franklyn François
Jun 16, 2020
Be Generous, Be Thankful, Expect Nothing in Return
Be Generous, Be Thankful, Expect Nothing in Return
Giving can be risky, but that shouldn’t stop you
Franklyn François
May 30, 2020
What Makes a Mess Good
What Makes a Mess Good
Sometimes a mess is a good sign
Franklyn François
Apr 23, 2020
Your Life Has Too Many Tabs Open
Your Life Has Too Many Tabs Open
Like your computer, your body functions best with proper rest
Franklyn François
Apr 23, 2020
The Truth You Speak Should Be Honoring
The Truth You Speak Should Be Honoring
Speaking truth without honor might be hurtful rather than helpful
Franklyn François
Apr 20, 2020
Appreciating the Small Beginnings
Appreciating the Small Beginnings
Rome wasn’t built in a day, but the vision for what the city could be probably took a lot less time to create in the minds of the…
Franklyn François
Nov 27, 2018
Better Questions to Ask Than “How’s Life?”
Better Questions to Ask Than “How’s Life?”
Suggestions on bringing some new life to a tired question
Franklyn François
Jun 7, 2018
Investing in Your Friends’ Goals
Investing in Your Friends’ Goals
Bringing awareness to investing in the people around you
Franklyn François
Apr 6, 2018
For Our Good Movie Review: Wonder
For Our Good Movie Review: Wonder
‘Wonder’ captures the very best of the human spirit by putting a spotlight on kindness
Franklyn François
Feb 18, 2018
We All Just Want To Be Seen, Known, and Loved
We All Just Want To Be Seen, Known, and Loved
What Valentine’s Day is missing and how we can make it better
Franklyn François
Feb 13, 2018
Kindness: A Priority in the Battle Against Violence
Kindness: A Priority in the Battle Against Violence
Tragedy can strike at any moment. Flames can consume whole neighborhoods, hurricanes can wipe out a city, Earthquakes can topple buildings…
Franklyn François
Oct 2, 2017
Yes, You Have a Platform and There’s Power in That
Yes, You Have a Platform and There’s Power in That
Using our power to seek the well-being of others
Franklyn François
Sep 2, 2017
Are Your Compliments Flattery or Genuine?
Are Your Compliments Flattery or Genuine?
Doing away with the most annoying kind of compliments
Franklyn François
May 29, 2017
We Can Stop Saying “I Don’t See Color”
We Can Stop Saying “I Don’t See Color”
A case for dropping the all too common response to race relations in America.
Franklyn François
Nov 15, 2016
“He was Really Good at Social Media”
“He was Really Good at Social Media”
What do you want to be known for?
Franklyn François
Sep 12, 2016
I’m Not a “Self-Starter”
I’m Not a “Self-Starter”
Why it’s okay that you aren’t a “self-starter”
Franklyn François
Sep 9, 2016
5 Reasons Why You Should Start Journaling — Straight Up
5 Reasons Why You Should Start Journaling — Straight Up
A case for putting pen to paper
Franklyn François
Jul 13, 2016
4 Ways to Get to Know Yourself Better
4 Ways to Get to Know Yourself Better
During my last two years at the University of Florida I was enrolled in the Leadership Minor program. The courses primarily focused on…
Franklyn François
Apr 7, 2016
Don’t Be Tied to the Idea of Long-Term Commitments
Don’t Be Tied to the Idea of Long-Term Commitments
I have this idea, not well researched, but felt deeply, that a lot of anxiety, stress and feeling of failure comes from people not being…
Franklyn François
Oct 7, 2015
Making the Most of the Mundane
Making the Most of the Mundane
Franklyn François
Apr 15, 2015
Why You’re Not Asking Your Friends For Enough
Why You’re Not Asking Your Friends For Enough
You owe it to yourself and to your friends to depend on them a little more.
Franklyn François
Jul 8, 2014
Rejection and Conflict
Rejection and Conflict
Why Embracing Rejection and Conflict Can Actually be a Good Thing
Franklyn François
Apr 22, 2014
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