How does a project that should be as simple as 1, 2, 3, turn into an Odyssey?
Maybe it isn’t the project itself, but our expectations that could use a bit of a shift? After all, if we expect that a project will take 10 steps, but it takes 5 – we are delighted. Why not assume every 1-step project is really a 5-step project waiting to emerge? ...
My List Is Bigger Than Your List!
And I’ll prove it! At this time of year, the “too busy” conversation that we know and love gets as loud as Rudolph’s hooves landing on a tin roof – and just as unnerving. Those of us who are usually just a tad stressed out, manage to temporarily teeter on the edge...
You Can’t Be Too Careful, or Can You?
You know those long colorful bands with plastic handles that you can use to strengthen your muscles by pulling this way and that? Imagine putting one handle on each foot – securing them to your super athletic shoes. You then get on all fours and gently pull the long...
I Haven’t Got A Clue..
I admit it. The more I learn, the more I realize two things: 1. I haven't got a clue. 2. Not having a clue is much less stressful than having the answers. When I was a young executive in the entertainment industry, I pretended I knew a lot. I “acted as if” I had...
Yikes! Not Another Hand Turkey!
(heavy sigh of appreciation) Ok, I guess I can accommodate just one more. In fact, in this season of Thanksgiving, maybe I can even be thankful? You know what a hand turkey is right? Most children at some point in their lives will put their pudgy little hands on a...
To Spanx, Or Not To Spanx
I opened my mailbox yesterday to find something brand spankin’ new: a catalogue from Spanx. These are the garments that basically wrap you in a jumbo sized rubber band so tight that if (God forbid!) it lets go at the wrong time, you could take someone’s eye out, or...
Do you ever feel like swapping your children?
Ok, not forever of course. But maybe for a few hours? Today’s message about creating childcare swaps is written by a terrific guest blogger: Lesley Sebek Miller. I found Lesley’s blog; www.barefooton45th.com by chance and am very happy to introduce her to you. She...
Has Your Over-Volunteering Turned into Overwhelm?
Please Stop Me, Before I Do It Again! No matter what I say or do. No matter how I convince you that I have the time. Even if I am stone cold sober and appear to have my wits about me - PLEASE don’t let me volunteer for one more bake sale, committee chair or...
Breathe a Sigh of Relief: 99% of Turning 40 is Showing Up
What is it about turning 40? I mean 30 is a bit of a speed bump, but 40 looms large. After all, 30 is half of 60 – you probably know quite a few spry 60 year olds. But 40 is half of 80 .... and while there are plenty of 80 year-olds sipping from the Fountain of...
How To Turn Your Kitchen Table Start Up Into a Thriving Business – Part Three
Are You Having Fun Yet and Do You Have Enough Snacks? Let’s start with Fun. Because if you are not having fun as you begin to make your vision of a small business, a reality – then it may be time to go back to the drawing board. Do you need to have fun every minute...
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