With my kids (and my husband), I’m constantly looking for ways to turn around negative behavior. I’m often guilty of handling it similar to the way most organizations handle employee problems. I wait until they exhibit a poor behavior and then correct it, only to be frustrated that the behavior repeats itself shortly after. The same…
It’s too early. It’s too late. It’s too hot. It’s too cold. I’ll finish it tomorrow. I’ll try next year. I won’t be good enough. I can’t do it. If there’s one thing we can learn from Oscar Pistorius, the South African runner known as the blade runner and fastest man with no legs, it…
When was the last time you played in the rain? During the most recent rainstorm, my kids ran out in the rain, stomped in puddles, got soaking wet, and had a blast. I’m sorry I didn’t join them. I’ve come to the conclusion that the older I get, the more important it is to play…
Last week I was traveling to Gainesville, Florida and due to a delayed flight out of Austin, I missed my connecting flight in Dallas. While I’ve come pretty close a few times, this was my first time actually missing a flight. I’d like to say I stayed cool, calm, and collected, but unfortunately, I panicked.…
Have you ever met someone who was just this negative? It’s like they are mad at the world and everyone is perceived as a threat. Negativity can spread around us like wildfire if we’re not careful. Here are a few ways to handle the haters: 80-90% of the way people act is based on how…