Tag: inspire
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Appreciation for Checklists
It’s Monday, October 30th, the beginning of another work week. As we enjoy our morning coffee and turn on our computers to get started for the day, it can be difficult to know where to begin. There’s an app for that, or even a simple notebook and pencil. Today we celebrate National Checklist Day. In…
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Pumpkin Happiness
Start off your day with a pumpkin spice latte along with a pumpkin bagel. Treat yourself to a little slice of pumpkin pie for dessert. How does a pumpkin muffin sound after dinner? Today, October 26th, we celebrate National Pumpkin Day. Pumpkins evoke fond memories for me. Pumpkin-flavored goods come out in the fall, along…
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Take Back Your Time Day
Today is the day you make time for that morning coffee break. Today is the day to take that full lunch hour. Today is the day you leave work on time for a change. Today, October 24th, is Take Back Your Time Day. In a never-ending rollercoaster of work, school, and various other commitments, it…
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Planning for the Future
Today, October 23rd, we celebrate National Canning Day. Canning allows us to preserve food in one season to be enjoyed in future seasons. The canning of vegetables and fruits allows us to enjoy them in the dead of winter. We can enjoy meats months after preparation. The idea of canning is to save resources available…
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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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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…