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Expression Through Writing
Today, October 20th, we celebrate National Day on Writing. We look at the various ways writing can help us express ourselves. Writing can be a very personal thing. A journal is a great way to capture your thoughts at any given moment of time. You can depict your excitement at receiving a new job offer.…
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Evaluate Your Life Day
Today, October 19th, is Evaluate Your Life Day. As we approach the last quarter of 2023, now is a great time to take stock of your life. How is your health? Did you set any goals for 2023 regarding losing weight, eating better, exercising more, etc.? Are you up to date on your doctor’s visits,…
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True Leadership, Not Arrogance, Moves Business Forward
Today’s post for October 18th references a quote from my Franklin planner: We have all had a boss who reminded us that they were in charge, but they were not true leaders. As we know there are business leaders who are leaders in title only because they do not truly lead people. Today’s quote reminds…
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Information Overload Day
Today, October 17th, we recognize Information Overload Day. From the early morning hours to late at night, we have access to a mountain of information thanks to the internet. As we get ready for the day, we can watch and read news reports on our phones or computers. Once we are at work, we open…
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National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day
A couple of weeks ago we celebrated “Improve Your Office Day,” a day where we take another look at our workspace and see what we can do to help us be more efficient. Today, October 16th, we bring that thinking into our virtual workspace as we celebrate “National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day.” Many of…
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Today Begin that First Step
Today’s post reflects on a quote from my Franklin Planner today, October 12th: “I’ll finish that task tomorrow.” “I’ll start on that project next week.” “I’ll start exercising after the new year.” Sound familiar? There are times we do need to schedule work in the future, especially if we don’t have the resources available now,…
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Reflections in Nature
In today’s post, we get out of the building, sit under a tree, look up, and remember what’s truly important. Here is the post in my Franklin planner today, October 11th: Quote: “Nature has been for me, for as long as I remember, a source of solace, inspiration, adventure, and delight; a home, a teacher,…
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Facing Your Fears
Today is the day to get up and give a public speech. Perhaps you may also try a little skydiving. Then, of course, you may set up some time to talk with your boss about that raise, you know, the discussion you’ve been thinking about for several months now. Today, October 10, the second Tuesday…
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Pen to Paper
Today, October 9th, is World Post Day. Today is the day to celebrate being able to send a letter to a friend or loved one, even if that person is halfway around the world. These days we take for granted being able to communicate with people across different continents. You can Facetime with your best…