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Having Trouble Getting to Work?
I know I am not alone among my writer friends and colleagues who have a problem writing. This problem is what I call either the need to prime the pump or to get clear and free. You see, when my head is spinning with all sorts of things – to-dos, ideas, worries and other brain clutter, I can’t settle down enough to write. They spin and whip me into a frenzy that ties my muscles and brain cells into little knots. I have to calm down in order to move ahead – with anything. Likewise, if my physical space is chaotic, I have much the same problem. Only with this situation, it’s a glaring need to get it cleaned up and organized. It doesn’t necessarily have to be...
Read MoreCoincidence or a Lesson for Business?
Do you ever feel like the universe is talking to you? I get that feeling when several things all happen to me in a relatively short period of time that are coincidentally connected. (Some people don’t believe in coincidence… do you?) Last week I was sick. In the past, that never really slowed me down – I just pushed through it. Not so good at that any more; figure it must be age catching up to me. Anyway, even though I am much better this week, I sat down at my desk on Monday feeling a little overwhelmed with everything.I sorted through it all and yes, there was a reason to feel overwhelmed; deadlines looming and more coming in. A good problem to have,...
Read MoreFinding the Joy in Small Business Stories Adjusts the Goggles
I drove 100+ miles today to and from an interview for a story in a local publication. The fact is that I am probably paying to do this article, but you know what, there are some things I do just for the joy of doing them. Talking with small business owners who are excited about their businesses or community leaders who are seeing the fruits of all their labors fills my joy bucket. And today was one of those interviews when the interviewees smiled broadly the entire time and talked really, really fast because they were really, really excited and thrilled to be able to share their excitement. I am one of those people that put my nose to the grindstone and just keep going...
Read MoreDid you notice when it happened?
My grandchildren spent the night recently and early in the morning I wandered into the bedrooms just to check on them. I guess those mothering instincts don’t ever really go away. Both of them were peacefully sleeping that sound, deep sleep. In the room with the big white metal bed my granddaughter nestled beneath a pile of blankets pulled up to her chin breathing softly. I tiptoed out to start a pot of coffee thankful to have little ones in the house again. Grandchildren remind me of so many things – my son growing up, the excitement of living and the thrill of learning – and just fun. It’s the simple and mundane moments that grab me by the chin...
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Blogs I follow
- Personal Development Simple and EasyWe are all so busy and if we’re not busy, we’re distracted. This is one area in your life that you should not overlook. When you are busy with the everyday demands of your life and family, sometimes it is… Read more › The post Personal Development Simple and Easy first appeared on Grow Your […]
- Ever Have One of Those DaysHave you ever had one of those days when the start is… let’s call it crappy? It’s how you respond to that crap that will determine more than how the rest of the day goes. Let me share a story… Read more › The post Ever Have One of Those Days first appeared on Grow […]
- Want to Achieve Your Goals FasterDo you want to achieve your goal faster? Let me ask you another question… What is the shortest distance between two points? This isn’t a trick, the answer is very simple, yes it’s one that you were taught at school…… Read more › The post Want to Achieve Your Goals Faster first appeared on Grow […]
- The significance of a little dashFunny how stories stay with you isn’t it? I remember listening to a speaker many years ago, probably on an audio cassette, as they described the significance of the little dash on a grave marker. That little dash that is… Read more › The post The significance of a little dash first appeared on Grow […]
- The Dreaded “C” WordThere are so many vulgar words in our day-to-day vocabulary these days. Some I’ve never even heard of before but non the less they are out there. To me there is one word, that mother of all words… it’s the… Read more › The post The Dreaded “C” Word first appeared on Grow Your Business […]
- A Confession and A LessonToday marks a significant milestone… 2020 will be over in just a few hours. This year has been one that we’ll look back on in years to come and marvel at how we made it through everything. And, we’ll pause… Read more › The post A Confession and A Lesson first appeared on Grow Your […]
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