Tag: optimism

  • The struggle is real…and bad days are just part of life.

    The struggle is real…and bad days are just part of life.

    It’s been a hard day. Sometimes the struggle is real. While our brains know that first world problems are just that, they are still problems. They still make our days more complicated than we would like. The car is running weird. We accidentally pour decaf in our cup. Kids are sick, projects build up, checks…

  • Time to get moving – with some Outkast!

    Time to get moving – with some Outkast!

    OK — we’re in the new year.  Are you ready to get moving?  It’s day 4. Traffic is back to normal. Emails are coming in and the phone hasn’t stopped.  What’s your motivation today? My day has started, well, frustrating. Things don’t seem any different.  A week away from work just means a week farther…

  • Happy 2017

    Happy 2017

      I have a confession to make.  I love that New Years Day falls in the dead of winter. Sure it can make travel difficult and outdoor New Year’s celebrations are a bit of a crapshoot.  But the theme of the day is fresh starts. Giving thanks for the blessings of the past, saying goodbye to…