“Of all the languages in the world, the most difficult language to communicate is the language of feelings.” One of the greatest challenges we face daily is the ability to communicate our feelings to another person. At any one time, we are dealing with eight aspects of communication. There is what we mean to say,
It is absolutely essential we become problem solvers. Problem identifiers are a dime a dozen. Anyone can go around pointing out problems. On the other hand, problem solvers are worth their weight in gold. Far too few people spend their time and use their minds looking for solutions. Problems give us opportunities to be creative.
Fundamentally, we are all creative. The question is, “How do we use our creative abilities to our best advantage?” The best way to tap into our creativity is through flexibility of thinking and practice, practice, practice. Tapping into creativity means letting go of any preconceived ideas and developing ways to unleash our thinking. The following
Most of us experience our highest energy levels during the morning hours when we are refreshed from a good night’s sleep. Therefore, the sharpest and clearest thinking is usually in the morning. On the other hand, the afternoon is when our energy levels are apt to be lower and our thinking a bit duller, especially
What better time than now to ponder the words of George Bernard Shaw when he said, “The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want and if they can’t find them, make them.” While having lunch with my friend this week, she was
Without even saying a word, you are transmitting a message... with your appearance. Your physical presence is the foundation upon which you build your credibility. Analyze and thoughtfully plan how you will present yourself. Is your style on purpose . . . your purpose? Is the message your appearance gives the message you want people
A new pair of shoes seemed to always mean a celebration of some kind: Easter was here; it was time to wind the May Pole; Summer, Back to School, Christmas. All of these events required their own special pair of shoes. Something especially for each particular occasion. Then when my sister went to work in
Life is definitely not easy. There’s no question that some have it easier than others, but everyone at some point will have an obstacle in life which they will have to overcome. I’ve yet to meet anyone who hasn’t. It’s been my observation that people deal with obstacles in one of two ways: some people
Sometimes, it is important to just stop and evaluate where you are. Evaluating what’s working, what’s not working, what you want and don’t want is a necessary step to building a better tomorrow. Sit down and ask yourself “Where am I going? Why? Where do I want to go? What do I want to do?
Do you have your emotions under control? Are you what someone would call an emotional person? Or, are you unemotional? Some people are acutely aware of their own feelings and equally aware of the feelings of others. There are other people who are incredibly insensitive. Then, there are those who are so wrapped up in
