Patience is something that has been very valuable to me. Having patience has saved me in so many avenues of my life; home, school, work, sports, friends, kids, etc. Being able to tolerate change, disruptions, and disagreements without becoming angry is a true blessing. Having patience for those we love is so important yet so difficult. One would think those we love would be the easiest for us to show patience toward. However, for most of us, we know that we have their unconditional love. Unfortunately, it is my family who is most likely to see me lose my patience…
I pray that moments, where I am not so proud of myself, diminish as the years go by, but in reality, I am continually striving to do the right thing. Continually working on making the right decision. Those are just the moments that I am aware of, I am sure there are many more moments where others think I have done or am doing the wrong thing. Sometimes those moments where I am not so proud of my decision I have an opportunity to make it right, or at least acknowledge that an error was made and apologize. Other times…
As I move through life I find myself wondering what it is that throws us off course. Why is it that we allow ourselves to let the unfortunate events in our lives take over and hide all the good? What makes us think of all the things we have not done instead of what we have accomplished? What makes us think about the “what ifs” instead of the here and now? Thus far in my life, I am fortunate to have been able to train myself to look for the good. I might not like something I am doing but…
We all worry. Some of us worry about finances, family, work, health, friends, etc. Worry can lead us to strive to become more productive but it also can lead us to destruction. Worrying about being late might motivate someone to keep better track of time. It might encourage someone to shift into high gear and get ready more quickly. These are examples of how worrying might make someone more productive. However, worry becomes an obstacle when it prevents us from enjoying our lives. During high school, I taught swim lessons to people of all ages. One particular woman came in…
When you work in direct or network marketing a topic of conversation often discussed is fear. Walking through your fear. Not holding back waiting for something else, but going after whatever it is that is making you nervous or apprehensive. It is important to understand that fear changes our behavior. Often fear takes over and prevents us from taking the next step in our lives. In some cases, fear is welcomed and healthy and in other cases, it holds us back. Keeping our fears in perspective is important. A healthy amount of fear prevents us from doing some not-so…
As a parent, teacher, coach, friend, etc., staying focused and alert to the things around me is something I work on daily. When I find myself mentally wandering from my present situation I quickly evaluate two things. First, is it my responsibility to be mentally present? Second, do I want to be mentally present? Both of those questions quickly direct me back on course as to how I am going to respond to losing my focus. A quick prayer then helps me follow my intended path. Some time ago I remember asking my daughter how was practice and this was…
I have observed many examples of people dealing with their “stuff” productively and intentionally. We all have “stuff.” Numerous people might have the same issue at hand, but each individual is unique. Differences might include age, timing, other complications or circumstances, etc. It is how we deal with our “stuff” that will make a difference in the long run. Being intentional regarding how you deal with your “stuff” is very powerful. For me, being intentional is imperative. I focus on the present and the future. Seldom do I allow myself time to dwell on the past. Although thinking back on…
It is very easy to get off track, the hard part is knowing when to refocus on the original task. On days that I am very busy, I function in a “zone”. I focus on the task at hand and rarely allow myself to get off track. Crossing off each task as it is completed. Writing down additional tasks to be completed later. It is the days when I have a few moments to spare that I seem to allow myself to drift off track. I start working on one task and suddenly I am multitasking in a few different…
Throughout my life, I have always tried to set myself up for success. I don’t always achieve success, but I do the necessary preparation so that I have a chance. 1. School When my girls were in elementary school, we always took 10 minutes before bedtime to make sure that homework and books were in the backpack and placed by the door. Shoes and coats were out by the backpacks. Clothes were picked out and placed by the bed. That 10 minutes of preparation before bed made it easier for us in the morning. Before school there were no…
Priorities are very personal and something that drives our everyday lives. 1. Faith When your first priority is your faith, everything else falls into place. My time with Mary Kay Cosmetics (MK) allowed me to focus my priorities on three key factors, my faith, family, and career. Always in that order. It is what I am most grateful for taking away from my experience with MK. I lived my life knowing the importance of my faith, family, and career; but when I clearly chose faith as my first priority life became much clearer. 2. Family Family for me is defined…