Daily Dose

Sometimes reality just bites.  There is no other way to say it.  Each week I receive analytics for the Daily Dose and the web site overall.  And the reality is both have flat-lined, as in no visitors.  Hmmm … that means that I am literally talking to myself.  So, I am going to suspend the [...]

I have decided to do tomorrow’s Daily Dose tonight while some thoughts are fresh in my mind.  Today I overheard multiple conversations as I waited in lines, sat among others and just generally was out in public.  It’s always amazing to me what people will say and discuss on cell phones while in public.  Do [...]

I am guessing that every one of us has seen those plate spinners who keep dozens of plates spinning high in the air on very thin reeds. We watch and sometimes hold our breath as we see certain plates slowing down.  We will the spinner to get to each one before one falls and breathe [...]

Recently one of my coaching clients asked me this question: “How will I know if I’m ready to make a change and take charge of my life?”  Good question! It’s one of those things that no one can answer for you, but I personally believe you will be emotionally ready to create something new for [...]

Sometimes things get crazy around us and cause us to lose focus.  Sometimes we wonder,  why am I doing what I’m doing?  What seemed clear at some point may seem fuzzy or blurry to us.  Finding the focus for our actions and daily interactions is an important step in achieving our goals.  No one can [...]

About a hundred years ago when I was in elementary school, our report cards had two sections – one for the subjects such as reading, writing, arithmetic, geography, etc. and a second section that evaluated our behavior.  The behavioral side was a long list of things you should be doing and if you didn’t measure [...]

Here’s a thought to carry through your weekend: “Most people are so busy knocking themselves out trying to do everything they think they should do, they never get around to doing what they want to do.” Kathleen Winsor Take time for you on this extended weekend and find joy in something you want to do, [...]

Many of you know that I gain inspiration from children’s books and authors.  Dr. Seuss is one of my favorites simply because of his unique outlook on life.  Dr. Bill Cosby is also a favorite because he has the ability to see things through a child’s eye and respond in like fashion.  As a child [...]

Yesterday was Valentine’s Day, a day when everyone shares their feelings with others through flowers, cards, candy and gifts.  It’s a wonderful day to be sure. However, today I want you to think about all the people you didn’t reach out to yesterday to tell them how much they mean to you. Surprised?  Why?  Why [...]

When my sons were younger and still living at home I would often hear the expression “Ya think?” when they were exchanging insults and compliments as brothers do.  They certainly didn’t invent the expression, but it became the standing joke among our family when something that was totally obvious was presented by someone as a unique or [...]