Tag: inspire
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Don’t Let Fear Win
The second Tuesday of October is National Face Your Fears Day. Today is a reminder to not let fear hold you back from moving forward. It is normal to be afraid of the various dangers in the world, but don’t let this hold you back from venturing out into that world. Being afraid of being…
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The Importance of Swapping Ideas
Today, September 10th, is Swap Ideas Day. Today we recognize the importance of including others when we brainstorm. Remember the old saying “two heads are better than one.” Every great invention in history came from someone thinking “What if we tried this?” or “Can I make this process better if I do x instead of…
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National Old Maids Day
Today, June 4th, is National Old Maids Day. Today we recognize that not all women include marriage and children in their life’s plan. First, let me preface this by saying there is absolutely nothing wrong with raising a family. If a woman finds the love of her life, and is blessed with children, that is…
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One of these Days…
Today’s post is inspired by today’s quote in my Franklin Planner. “One of these days is none of these days.” – English Proverb We have all had this conversation with others, and with ourselves, at some point. It is quite an easy trap, indeed. We are well-meaning at that moment. We genuinely believe that one…
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National Small Business Week
This week, April 28th through May 4th, we celebrate National Small Business Week. This week we tip our hats off to those who have ventured into the world of self-employment to chart their own path in the business world. According to the US Small Business Administration (Top Small Business Statistics of 2024 – Forbes Advisor),…
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Administrative Professionals Day
Today, April 24th, the Wednesday of the last full week of April, is Administrative Professionals Day. Today we celebrate all those in administrative roles that help companies move forward. There are a wide range of roles that fall within the administrative umbrella. There are human resource administrators, receptionists, office managers, legal secretaries, etc. While the…
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National Freelance Business Week
Today, April 15th, kicks off National Freelance Business Week. This week brings awareness to what freelancers can offer. Freelancing goes back centuries. Those who have chosen to pursue freelancing careers offer services in a variety of ways. Those who love dogs may choose to offer dog walking services. Those with a creative mind may choose…
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The Art of Storytelling
Today, March 20th, we celebrate World Storytelling Day. Today we appreciate the importance of storytelling in communication. Often when people think of storytelling, they imagine sitting in front of a group of children while sharing a riveting tale about a prince or a princess from years ago. People may think of the friend at work…