“Mom, I’m contagious!”
That’s what my 13-year-old son proclaimed to me when he returned home from school many years ago. I immediately felt his head and, when I didn’t detect a fever, I …
Why Smile?
(Smile as you read this.) Do you know what happens when you purposely smile for as little as 20 seconds? Triggered by the movements of the muscles in your face, …
Shine Your Light!
There’s too much negativity on the news and, with the presidential campaign in full force, also on social media sites. Do you agree? That’s why I like to share positive posts like …
Three Good Things
According to an Academy of Management Journal study, focusing on the positive is good for your health. Researchers found that employees who listed three good things that happened at work that …
What I Learned from the Warm, Wise and Witty Southern Humorist Jeanne Robertson
My cheeks hurt. That’s because I spent this weekend constantly smiling in the company of Jeanne Robertson. Do you know Jeanne Robertson? This 70-year-old, 6′ 2″ former Miss North Carolina …
Presidential Wisdom
As Americans celebrate Presidents’ Day this Monday, it seemed fitting to consider the wisdom from those who led our nation and inspired others to serve. Which inspirational quote resonates most …
Savor Your Successes
One of the wisest end-of-the-year practices that has always served me well is to make a list of my successes from that year before creating my goals or resolutions for the new year. We …
What Can We Learn from the ‘Occupy’ Movement?
It began in mid-September as people peacefully gathered in a park near New York City’s Wall Street to protest government corruption and ineffectiveness, mass unemployment, the growing chasm of the haves …
Clean Out the Clutter
Did you know that studies show most people abandon their resolutions within 14 days of the New Year? I contend that we could turn many of those resolutions into reality …
Live Like You Were Dying
Or…Have you won your big teddy bear at the fair yet? If you had only six months to live, what would you do and what are you waiting for? On …