RiseUP Blog

I cannot compare my achievements (or perceived lack of them) to others, and you shouldn’t either. We can have the same situational experience but take away totally different internal realizations.

With either a traditional vacation or a staycation, you can schedule a time to unplug from technology, engage in the hobbies you keep telling yourself you want to do more, or take LOTS of naps. (I personally encourage you to do that.)

I am suggesting this in place of resolutions because if we focus too much on what we want to “fix” about ourselves, we forget about the good things about us we already have.

If you find yourself feeling a little droopy, you are just fine. Give yourself permission to need a break from others.

The good news is that conflict can be healthy, if handled correctly. It can help us affirm our beliefs, realize our faults, and become more empathetic people.

Negativity can chip away at our peace of mind and possibly even our confidence in what we do. It can also get to the point of impeding our ability and desire to do our best.

A young person getting upset about not getting what he or she wants is no more abnormal than a dog dangling a rope. Adults don’t need to pick up the rope and fight it out.

This week I want to give a shout-out to the teachers who are having their annual Christmas concerts: orchestra, band, and choral. They have worked for weeks to prepare so their students can show off their musical ability.

More often than not, the choice to stay away from the dinner table is made with little to no thought.