Take a look at any child in or around their terrible twos and you’ll notice one habit worth borrowing: they say no with absolute clarity. Tell them they can’t do something alone? “No, I can do it myself!” Tell them to stay safe? “No!” Tell them to go somewhere, do something, or be anything other… Continue reading The Power of “No”
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Yes, I Did! My First Race
My phone rang on a chilly December afternoon; it was my sister reminding me to register for a 5K (3.1-mile) race that was being held in Atlanta in late January. I don’t like to run. Her response: “You don’t have to run the entire race. You can walk if you need to” made me realize… Continue reading Yes, I Did! My First Race
The 10 Responsibilities of a Leader…Who’s a Parent or Grandparent
As the stages of life advance, the stages of our responsibilities advance too. From taking care of ourselves, to taking care of our spouses and businesses, to most exciting and most challenging of all… taking care of our children and our children’s children. What is expected of us then? First, we are responsible for… Continue reading The 10 Responsibilities of a Leader…Who’s a Parent or Grandparent
How to Live Your Life with Confidence
Fear, insecurity, self-doubt and the like can be the biggest obstacles many of us face. In order to overcome that negativity, many people turn to unhealthy behaviors, such as overeating or alcohol abuse. “Compulsive or addictive behavior may temporarily numb that negativity, but it won’t put you on a healthy and wholesome path,” says Darlene… Continue reading How to Live Your Life with Confidence