Have you ever had anyone comment, “You know…you just seem too grateful?” No? It’s because gratitude is something one cannot overdo. There are three stages of gratitude we can use as a reference: The recognition that people in our lives are helping us achieve....
Psychologists define forgiveness as a conscious, deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or anger toward a person or group who has harmed you, regardless of whether they actually deserve your forgiveness? You might think that forgiving someone who isn't...
You’ve no doubt heard the expression – one never gets a second chance to make a first impression. How we present ourselves to others matters a great deal. Do you want people to feel drawn to you the minute you meet? Do you want to attract more opportunities … make...
Today’s society in which we live tends to excuse all forms of bad behavior. There are now highly educated professionals who are actually referring to gossip as a ‘social skill’? According to some of the largest news outlets, gossip has gone from a negative to a...
Have you ever been described as gentle? Personally, when I think of the word “gentle,” I think of Winnie the Pooh. Did you know that Winnie the Pooh was created by author Alan Alexander Milne after one of his son’s toys? It’s true. Winnie, Tigger, Eeyore, Piglet,...
When you hear the word service, what first comes to mind? Is it a funeral service? What about a mechanic servicing your car? The service that might be thought of last, but certainly not least, would be service…to those with whom you come in contact on a daily basis....
Plato once said “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.” When you feel tempted to judge someone or respond in kind, bite your tongue…pinch yourself…count to ten…whatever works for you in the moment. Just don’t say something you’ll regret.. I...
What kind of friend are you? Are you the kind that’s honest, who handles the heart of your friends with care, or do you tell your friends only what they want to hear? Are you a good listener, or is the conversation usually centered around you? The Greek Philosopher...
Quick question: what was the most recent thing you thought about? An errand you need to run today, a problem that needs solving? Whatever it was, chances were, you were thinking about yourself. It’s human nature to constantly think about ourselves. Let’s face it: the...
Picture this, it’s Christmas morning. You’re about to open a present. When you do, there it is...that special something you’ve been talking about all year. Your best friend remembered and got it for you. Now, reverse those roles. Your friend is opening a package and...
The taxi driver arrived at an address for the final pickup of his day. Exhausted and ready to go home, he glanced at his watch. He was on time, but no one came to the cab. He waited for several more minutes. Still...no one came. He turned off the vehicle and ran...
Growing up, most of us were taught that the words ‘thank’ and ‘you’ were a good combination. Most of us learned to say thank you. It's a little thing that makes a big difference, and often, that difference comes in the form of opportunities gained or lost. To those...