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Let Go
Today’s post reflects on a quote from my Franklin planner for October 6th: We have all been wronged by others in life. Perhaps you were cut off by another driver on the way into the office this morning. Someone spilled coffee on your dress shirt shortly before a big meeting with an important client. You…
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The Importance of Storytelling
Today, October 5th, we celebrate National Storytelling Day. When thinking about storytelling, we may picture sitting with our children at bedtime while reading a story to give them pleasant dreams as they drift off to sleep. We may think of the friend who always has the best stories about a camping trip, or the coworker…
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Improve Your Office Day
Today, October 4th, we make a fresh start with the place that holds our attention much of the day, our office. Our offices come in many forms. For some, the office is a traditional small area of a building where the door can be closed to help shut out all distractions for a busy workday.…
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The Changing Leaves
Today, October 3rd, we sit back with a cup of our favorite coffee, take a deep breath, and look out the window for just a few minutes while we enjoy the colors of the autumn season. This day, we celebrate Look at the Leaves Day. Each morning we get up and start working through our…
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Thank A Custodian Today
Today, October 2nd, we appreciate the hard work of those who make our workplaces safe to work in. Today is National Custodian Day. As we arrive at the office, we may bid a “Good Morning” to the security guard at the door, give a pleasant smile to the receptionist in the lobby, and ask our…
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How Do You Enjoy Your Coffee?
Do you enjoy your coffee with cream? If so, what flavor cream? Do you add sugar? Do you enjoy a simple cup of black coffee to kickstart a busy day? How about temperature, do you take it hot or cold? Do your tastebuds relish a glass of cold brew coffee? Today, September 29th, we celebrate…
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Carpe Diem
“Carpe Diem” means “Seize the Day.” This Latin phrase ties in perfectly with today’s quote from my Franklin Planner. Today, September 28th, as we approach the close of another month, let’s look at taking advantage of the time we have today rather than putting things off till tomorrow. Many of us have a list of…
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Hats We Wear in Life
Here in the last week of September, we have a few more days to celebrate Fall Hat Month. We pull out those hats that we enjoy with the cooler temperatures. Fall hats often will reflect some of the colors we see in the autumn foliage decorating our lawns and parks. These hats allow us to…
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Healthy Start to the Day
Today is the day to start off with a bowl of oatmeal, plain yogurt with fresh fruit, or even a nice banana with an apple on the side. Wash it down with a cup of black coffee or herbal tea. Today, September 26th, we celebrate National Better Breakfast Day. When the morning arrives, it can…
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What’s Cooking?
Today, September 25th, is National Cooking Day. Today is the day to enjoy some time in your kitchen. In a very busy world, it can be easy to pick up something quick at a fast-food restaurant. Perhaps you also find it easy to pop a frozen dinner in the microwave when you get home from…