I admit, I wasn’t always an early bird! But once I experienced it regularly, there was no turning back! Waking up early, before the sun is up has become something I truly LOVE. I gotta say, no longer does the early morning feel cold and dark to me. I am not afraid of it. I… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: Early Mornings
Winter Wellness, Winter Bliss
Years ago, I admitted I was not fond of the seasons changing to fall and winter. I’m fairly certain this is a common feeling. So what was I to do about it? To offset the thought, I started taking annual trips in October or November. This gave me something to look forward to and got… Continue reading Winter Wellness, Winter Bliss
Things I Have to Have: Habit Pairings
You know those ordinary, mundane, monotonous things we do on a regular basis, have to do daily, need to do anyway? The mindless activities, the automatic tasks, the habitual chores: brushing our teeth, washing dishes, folding laundry, commuting, walking, breathing. I don’t know about you, but I like to identify those habits and take advantage of… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: Habit Pairings
LinkedIn Lessons: Starting Here!
A LinkedIn profile can be the most important online presence for the professional YOU. Because of its powerful search functionalities within its platform, some say it’s the ONLY social media platform that IS a search engine. LinkedIn is the place professionals go to FIND, and be FOUND by, other professionals. Isn’t that worth taking a quick minute… Continue reading LinkedIn Lessons: Starting Here!
Things I Have to Have: Baseball Hats
Like most people, I have accumulated an extensive collection of baseball hats. Places I’ve visited, schools I’ve attended, teams I root for, sports that I enjoy. I LOVE finding new hats almost everywhere I go! If you know me, you’ve seen some of the favorites in my collection: Clemson, Diamond Blue (Block Island), a couple Titleist hats, my… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: Baseball Hats
Texting Part 2: Sharpen the Tool
Endless numbers of articles can and have been written on the usefulness and good tips for text messaging. My last newsletter article was specifically targeted to help us NOW. The goal was to assist in quickly eliminating those unwanted, unwarranted texts we all are getting lately. I have been eliminating numerous incoming texts daily! It’s… Continue reading Texting Part 2: Sharpen the Tool
Things I Have to Have: Texting!
While on the topic, and like everyone else, text messaging is something I have to have! Sure, it’s an important tool for all the practical reasons we use it: making and solidifying plans, sharing important information with others, making progress with work…but let’s not forget the other really convenient things about it! How NICE it is that we… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: Texting!
Take the Mess Out of Messages
Are you getting a slew of texts you didn’t ask for and don’t want? Political ads? Re-order reminders? Prescriptions that aren’t yours? Are they clogging up your Messages inbox? Does this sound at all familiar? If so, it’s time to take back control with these quick tips. If you think you’ve already got a handle on this, then… Continue reading Take the Mess Out of Messages
Things I Have to Have: Maps
Let’s just say, I have an endless fascination with maps! I know, I am not alone on this! It’s pretty cool that most, if not all, of the earth’s geography is accounted for, documented, detailed, and can be pulled up, easily. Mention to me a music venue, campus, island, coastline, road trip, town, city, state or country, I’m pulling it… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: Maps
Attention to Detail: Blessing? Curse?
William H. Webb, “America’s first naval architect”, and founder of the Webb Institute* in Glen Cove, NY, was often quoted as attributing his reputation and success to “unwearied application and close attention to detail.” Are you good with attention to detail? If not, would you like to be? Now is a great time to make a… Continue reading Attention to Detail: Blessing? Curse?