You try to find ways to explain forgiveness and how to truly forgive someone who’s wronged you. Sometimes, it seems really complicated in our adult world. Then, a toddler comes along and acts it out just perfectly. In our family, when our kids get hurt by something inanimate (they fall down on the driveway or …
Becoming a Person Who Thrives
Striving for thriving. This is a phrase that’s been on my mind a lot over the last few weeks. How do I become a person who thrives? It’s easy to end up with a lot of things that weigh us down. To feel stress and overwhelm, even sometimes from things that started out good. When …
How Could Kindness Change the Workplace?
It’s amazing how much you learn about someone after their passing. I remember watching Bob Saget host America’s Funniest Home Videos when I was growing up. And, of course, I’m a big fan of Full House. After his sudden death last month, I’ve watched and read a lot more about him and what his family …
Changing “Have To” to “Get To”
How often do you find yourself saying you “have to” do something? “I have to get this presentation ready.” “I have to help this customer.” “I have to take my kids to soccer practice.” If you’re like me, you can find yourself saying “have to” all the time – really without thinking about it. It …
When Work and Beliefs Collide
I must admit that I haven’t yet watched The Mandalorian. I’m a huge Star Wars fan and have seen all the movies (even read a bunch of the books in high school). But with a toddler, our TV time is limited to after she’s asleep, so it’s still on the to-be-watched list. I have been …