Category Archives: TGIM
What would Ralphie do? 5/19/2020
During this time of heightened emotions and information wars it’s easy to get “seriousness” fatigue. It’s important to focus more on what’s actually happening right now than what may happen in the future. Who is better at being present than a puppy! Ever optimistic and enthusiastic they are great role models. I love this quote; …
Cracked but not broken
On my way to the office this morning, I was struck by the thought that the “forced simplification” period we are living under is beneficial to me, my loved ones, and the planet as a whole. I choose to view it as a reset- time taken from the ever-accelerating treadmill that indicates a successful life, …
Being the best YOU in challenging times! 4/6/2020
This is a fantastic graphic circulating that offers us a road map of emotions we can follow to ensure that we come out of this corona virus episode stronger physically, mentally, emotionally, both as individuals and and as a society. By employing certain habits, we give ourselves the best chance to not only survive, this …
From Affluenza to Covid-19
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it!” Ferris Bueller As my father in law Ralph used to tell me, as you get older time not only goes by faster but it accelerates. Boy, have the last 6 weeks proved his theory right. The …
Home Alone 2020
The “stay at home” orders many of us are under is in many cases amplifying the stress in peoples lives.
Words Matter 03/18/2020
Where to begin? Our world seems to be changing at a rapid and accelerating pace as the Coronavirus affects all aspects of our lives. The sheer amount of information we are exposed to, and the different viewpoints of what this information means, makes it extremely difficult to feel comfortable with our own thoughts about this …
3-13-20 How are you handling the Coronavirus ?
“The extent of the struggle determines the extent of the growth. The obstacle is an advantage, not adversity. The enemy is any perception that prevents us from seeing this” Ryan Holiday This post is being written on Friday the thirteenth, on a day when the Coronavirus seems to be spreading exponentially and changing our lives …
What comes after the Coronavirus?
However long the current “health crisis” that is the coronovirus lasts one thing is certain; there will be another health scare coming to a media outlet sooner rather than later. How can a person hope to stay sane and healthy in this climate. Rather than being reactionary it’s important to develop life long habits that …