Category: inspiration
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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…
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Capturing Your Thoughts
Do you keep a diary? Is it electronically saved on your device to be easily accessed at any point in the day, or do you keep a pen and notebook handy to capture your thoughts? If you haven’t kept a diary, have you thought about keeping one? Here’s a good reason to start. Today, September…
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Pause and Reflect
Today, September 21st, is Pause the World Day. Today is the day to find some time to tune out the noise in life. Turn off the computer, turn off the TV, silence the cellphone, and sit outside to listen to a calming breeze. Instead of listening to loud crowds and piped in music at the…
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Communication Vital for Leadership
Today, September 20th, is National Gibberish Day. Today is the day to send out a memo to your coworkers that makes absolutely no sense. Strike up a conversation in the breakroom with someone that is confusing and doesn’t convey a real message. We can have fun with this idea today. However, there may be times…
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Appreciate Your Part in Life’s Orchestra
Today’s Franklin planner has this quote for the day: An orchestra is made up of several different instrument players. Each musician focuses on their part of the song. While they are working together as a team and following the conductor when performing together, they are not competing and judging their importance on whether they can…
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