Sometimes the only way to truly bridge a gap is to lay it all out there: good, bad, and ugly. Clear the air. Say what you have to say. But then agree that you’re willing to recommit to making it work. Some might say in a professional environment this level of honesty isn’t necessary...
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Brushing your teeth has been shown to improve the health and longevity of your mouth bones and gums. Consistent sleep has been shown to improve your overall physical and mental health. Avoiding drugs and alcohol and cigarettes has also been shown to limit the risk of cancer and alcoholism and drug abuse. Avoiding them...
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There are lots of reasons to stop working with someone or a group or a business. Not meeting slas. Inconsistent processes. Undelivered promises. Miscommunications. General bad experience for everyone especially the customers. But the number one reason to sever ties or at least to seriously reevaluate continuing the relationship is a lack of respect....
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We got a king bed this weekend. My wife and I are not small people and with our little one sometimes (ok, always) crawling into bed with us our queen bed just wasn’t cutting it anymore. I was hanging out downstairs on Saturday and heard a ruckus upstairs. When I came up my wife...
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No I’m not talking about everyone’s favorite beverage. I’m talking about turning 40. It’s happening. This August. Coming to an orthopedic surgeon near you. I was complaining to a friend tonight about all my aches and pains. I feel like an arthritic mess most of the time. It annoys me to have soreness and...
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Not everything has to be so serious or thought provoking. Sometimes it’s worth just as much to make yourself or someone else laugh. Laughter and being silly is a great stress relief and can also provide an environment where people can relax and just be themselves. I’ve shared lots of serious things lately so...
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Closeness A good full body hug Storytelling Caring for others Generosity Saying I love you Eating dinner at the table Health But also cookies And chocolate Swimming Adventures Good movies Laughter Silliness Pets Caring about nature and animals Standing up for what you believe in Courage Hard work A garden Warmth Communication Forgiveness Growth...
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Being away even for a short trip makes it so clear to me that my home is with my family. Even a day away and I have so many thoughts about what my wife and son are up to it tugs at me. It’s not that I’m not capable of being away and enjoying...
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It’s been four months and some change since I started this project to post once a day. It’s been going great. I feel like I’ve been finding my voice more and more. Sharing things that are important to me. And last night my overwhelming need to curl up and fall asleep overrode my need...
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At nearly 40 years old I continue to be wowed by the world and people around me. So much growth. So much opportunity. So much to be celebrated. So many realizations. What could the world be like if we approached each day with this kind of enthusiasm and excitement? I don’t know but I’m...
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