Okay, peeps! It’s time to get your Christmas on…2020 has been a big downer, and amid the sickness or loss of friends and loved ones and the lost income, it would be easy to let Christmas slide this year. I suggest the opposite: GO BIG! You don’t need to spend more money; as a matter […]
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Work, Elves, Work!
The glorious rush of December hits the gifting industry hard. I trust this blog finds you with accounts to manage and stock to entice Christmas shoppers. In the midst of it all, it’s sometimes hard to keep the Christmas Spirit uppermost in your mind. Here are a few ideas to help: Don’t just smile at […]
Ho, Ho, Ho, Right? Making the Most of the Christmas Season
This year is not like other years…a mild understatement. Whether you find yourselves in quarantine, whether you Zoom your Christmas, or whether you are able to make the Yuletide season feel normal doesn’t matter. What matters is that we celebrate the Christmas season, in whatever fashion available to us. What is the Yuletide season? Long […]
Getting on Track
Thanksgiving is pretty major, isn’t it? From turkey and stuffing to sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie, it isn’t a trifling caloric experience. In my household we cook for two solid days. We feast for a couple days, and then we look at getting ready for the holidays. For many of you, it may be your […]
The Art of Non-Divisive Conversation…Have a Better Gathering
Thanksgiving initiates us into a magical season of celebrating the joy of life. Who doesn’t love a fall feast, followed a month later by presents and Christmas carols? As dear ones gather around the table, whether the celebration be large or small, let’s be sure it is punctuated with happy conversation. By now everyone knows […]
What’s On Your Winter Bucket List?
Fall is knocking at the door and winter is hard on its heels. Nothing lends zest to the season like a bucket list of proposed joys. With holidays in this month, it’s a great time to get started dreaming of happy holiday events. Events come in small, medium, large and extra-large sizes. Begin with listing […]
A Month of Gratitude
When the crisp air of fall initiates a pageant of color or the crunch of fallen leaves grabs our attention, we feel a burst of energy. It’s good to be alive! It’s also a good time to be thankful for our blessings. I am all about having an Attitude of Gratitude through the month of […]
Finding Satisfaction
October has been devoted to a better you. We’ve talked about sleep and diet. We’ve covered how you communicate and how you do your job and how you present yourself. I want to take one last week of October to focus on how to find the most satisfaction in your life. Satisfaction may sound like […]
Broaden Your Horizons, Not Your Waistline
Pandemic pounds are just one of the new post-virus terms I hear a lot about, and have personally experienced…but there are ways to actually make this virus-laden season work for you. One lies in broadening your horizons. All this month we’ve focused on ways to make yourself the best possible employee or candidate for […]
Building a Better Resume
No series on self-improvement would be complete without a discussion on the perfect resume. Stop right there, Skippy! There’s no such thing. There are some tips to consider, however. Suppose you have your sights set on another career, how can you use this position to leverage a better job in two to four years? […]