We can rarely choose the moments that define us. We cannot include them in our diary for the next Wednesday afternoon. They come when we least expect them. If we miss this promotion. When our teenagers play. When a crisis has occurred within the team we lead. When everyone else is turning in a certain direction that you know is…
Do you remember the high school multiple choice questions? I still wake up in the middle of the night in cold sweat and think of her. The correct answer could be a, b, c, d or e. They all sound about right. They all seem logical. But you had to choose one. Just one. And only one option was correct.…
Madison and I cooked a family dinner tonight. I'm not a great cook, but Maddi had a recipe she wanted to try, so we went to the local supermarket to buy some ingredients. It was a simple chorizo carbonara with fettucini and it was delicious. In fact, her twin brother Logan declared it the best homemade food he had ever…
Did you know that some people are wired differently from others and are therefore highly sensitive? Did you know that being sensitive is a gift? And while it's a gift, highly sensitive in this intense world can also bring with it a number of unique challenges! Highly sensitive people (HSP) experience life and this world differently than others. It is…
A dog has many advantages, and you may have heard of the value of dogs in helping people with depression. In this article you will find: 12 reasons why a dog can support your mental and emotional well-being even if you are struggling with depression.6 Tips for choosing the right dog breed for you7 breeds to consider when you are…
I saw an interview this week with a man who was recognized by his company because he recognized more of his colleagues than anyone else in the business. It is one of the largest companies in Australia, which makes this an impressive achievement. He was a gracious, humble man, and when asked how he managed to recognize so many people,…
Joseph Addison once said: "Reading is an exercise for the body for the mind." I know it seems obvious, but do we act on it? We live in a world in which we have to use our brains increasingly effectively and dynamically. But are we developing our minds so that we can optimize our skills? A regular training program has…
My soccer team, the Richmond Tigers, are the reigning AFL premieres after an amazing year 2019, but they got off to a slow start after the 2020 season started again. What am I concentrating on as a fan, on the big win or the bad shape? Life is full of victories and losses. Some investments work well, others will crash…
Today's post is a wonderful poem, written by folk poet Edgar Guest: Someone said that it was not possible. But he answered with a giggle. That "maybe it couldn't" but he would be. Who wouldn't say it until he & # 39; d tried it. So he strapped himself in with a trace of a grin. on his face. If…
A typical conversation on Sunday evening with my wife looks something like this: Me: "I look forward to working tomorrow." Karen: "Really?" Me: "Yes, it is definitely better than the alternative." Here is the truth. If I don't anticipate it and focus on the positive aspects of the job, I will most likely fear it. What are you afraid of?…