Friday Food for Thought
Toads Taste Nasty
Toads taste nasty, so why not get the worst out of the way first thing? Then, you can truly enjoy what you’re looking forward to.
January Blues
The holidays are over, which means the January Blues are setting in. What are you planning on doing for yourself this month?
I Had Goals, I Had Plans
2020 has been a brutal year, but it has taught us some important skills and lessons to bring into 2021.
December is Important
December is the busiest time of the year for many of us, and this year is no different. Remember we have a lot to celebrate, even in 2020!
Reset
With the end of the year fast approaching, it’s important to take the time to reset and recharge before the new year.
Unprecedented
One thing is the same this year: the feeling of helping someone just because you can and expecting nothing in return is unprecedented.
Saying Yes
Having a habit of saying yes can be a good thing that can lead to experiences you may not have had if you had said no.
Turkey Day!!
In a time that is so complicated, we’ll keep it simple: thank you to our network, and we hope you have a great holiday!
Put the Work In
Goals are hard to reach if you don’t lean in and put in the hard work to achieve them.
Time Flies When You Are Having Fun!
Five years of Friday Food for Thought! Time really does fly by when you’re having fun.
Happy Endings!!
Good or bad, endings always leave a significant impact on us. Luckily, there’s still time to give 2020 the happy ending we deserve!
Bouncing Back
It may not have been a great, good or even okay year, but for many of us, 2020 has proved to be a resilient one. Cheers for bouncing back!
The Gift of Complaints
If you choose to learn from the negative feedback, complaints could be a blessing in disguise.
Surprise, Surprise, Surprise
Even the bad surprises can result in a good outcome.
What’s Next
Having a plan in place gives us a sense of direction, while changing course gives us an opportunity to grow. So, what’s next?
Opposites Do Attract
Despite a difference of opinion, great friendships can ensue.
Fist Bumps Have Gotten Old
Fist and elbow bumps can’t match a hug, but there are still ways to make a connection with those we care about.
The Important Journey
Sometimes the journey is just as important and memorable as the destination itself.
Is Beer Good?
If you keep an open mind, you might realize something you don’t like isn’t all that bad.
Send-off to Summer
It might be the unofficial end of summer, but Labor Day symbolizes so much more.
Morning Cocktails
Start your day with an altered mindset.
I Care About Nothing
Sometimes giving the gift of nothing is the greatest gift of all.
Art vs Science
Maybe it’s not one or the other, but both combined that will make something magical.
Get Into Trouble
Sometimes the path to success comes from getting into trouble, good trouble.
Careful What You Ask For…
Continue to appreciate what you have now while you look ahead to the future.
Crisis = Innovation
In times of crisis we innovate.
Sisu
It’s ok to not be ok, just know in the end we will persevere.
One Size Fits All, Most(ly)
Our differences are what make each of us unique.
Happy Independence Day
We still have a lot to celebrate, even if most of our traditional celebrations are on pause.
It is Never Ending…So What?
Some goals are never accomplished, they are an on-going process.
I Am Who I Am…. For Now!
Who you were then doesn’t have to be who you are now.
Ask, Understand, Act
Sometimes uncomfortable conversations need to take place, and it’s up to us to listen, understand and learn in order to take action.
Space: It May be the Final Frontier
Taking a breath can help enhance communication.
Who Are You Calling Old?!
Age ain’t nothing but a number.
You Do You
When was the last time you took a moment for yourself? Self care matters.
The Little Victories
Some days the little victories have as much of an impact as the major ones.
The Unintended Consequences of Your Actions
Our actions have consequences, intended or not!
You’re My Hero
Heroes are not always super human crime fighters, sometimes they are the person who shows up every day to do what needs to be done.
Do You Know Thyself?
We need to know our biases before we can move past them.
Do Something Different
Maybe the New Normal isn’t all bad.
LOL
Laughter is still the best medicine, especially during these turbulent times.
I’m Grateful You’re Paranoid
It is Spring and we are still stuck at home, but we have much to be grateful for.
You Go Live Your Best Life
In these unsettled times, we can take the opportunity to breathe and reset our lives for the better.
The New Normal
Now, more than ever, adaptability is the skill that will allow us to persevere and maintain our sanity.
Cheap Is Expensive
Spending time and money on things that don’t last is not good value.
Do I ‘Muse You?
Inspiration comes from many places.
You Are Not the Boss of Me!
Don’t tell me what to do, but do share your stories and experiences.
Let’s Do the Mamba
Dedication, hard work, sweat, and sacrifice will move you towards your best self.
To Be Honest, I Want You to Get Real
Being authentic is a challenge at times, but there are benefits to staying true to yourself.
Unlike Anyone Else
Embrace what makes you unique and be the best you.