RiseUP Blog

Journals are considered an autobiographical accounting of our lives.

I want to remind you that early voting is taking place July 12-27 throughout Tennessee, in advance of the August 1 elections.

Besides giving us a healthy source of food, gardening is a great way to relieve stress.

Persistence is continued effort, usually in the face of obstacles, to achieve a goal.

This week, I want to give a shout-out to all who honor freedom here in the United States.

We have survived the longest day of the year, summer solstice, which marks the official first day of the season. But from a school standpoint, we are quickly approaching the midpoint of summer vacation!

Did you know that dads want to be honored and appreciated, just as much as moms? Okay, maybe not with flowers and jewelry, but they do wish to be doted on in other ways.

With summer vacation now in full swing, many of you may wonder how to fill that empty time in your day. Well, I have just the thing.

High school graduates, you’ve made it through 13 years of education and are now ready for the next step.

Moms don’t need to have flowers or a fancy dinner, but they do need you.

It is easy to let negativity overwhelm you, but I encourage you instead to change your thought process and keep moving.

Now that we have gotten past the solar eclipse hysteria, we are headed to the halfway point of April: Tax Day!

If we keep ourselves in an enclosed environment, we will never know our true capabilities.

When you feel you are hitting your limit, step back and take a break.

Sometimes we are so overwhelmed with the “storms” in life that we forget about the silver linings.

The best way to change your reaction to any situation is to keep a positive attitude.

If your circumstances allow for calm reflection, be sure to use logic to balance out the instinct and make sound decisions. Instinct is meant to be a tool.

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This coming year, as the slate becomes brand new, I’ve resolved not to make any pesky New Year’s resolutions.

When things go counter to what you want or expect, just inhale slowly and don’t take it to heart.