QUOTE OF THE WEEK

When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the morning light, for your life and strength.  Give thanks for your food, and the joy of living.  If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies with yourself.

--- Tecumseh, Shawnee Chief ---

MORNING THOUGHTS

JULY

Friday, July 30, 2010

When I come back on Monday it will be August..... August has traditionally been a big vacation month!  It has also been a big “prep“ month --- students and teachers prepare for a new school year --- parents enjoy the last days of summer with the kids and people like me prepare for a personal new year - My birthday is in September!  I have always felt that the year  ought be in thirds instead of quarters.  I am sure we all have our own ideas about how the year ought to be divided up.  There is a good argument for following with tradition and staying on track with the rest of the world ----- However, if today is the day to start a major new project and it doesn’t fit into the calendar - just go for it!!  Don’t wait for a new year, a new quarter, a new month or a new week.  If you get inspired at 3:00 PM on a Thursday in the middle of a month - JUST GO FOR IT!!

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

One month ago today I arrived in Florida.  I do have a great deal to be grateful for!!

Monday, July 26, 2010

Just spent some time on Facebook - I could get to like it I think I will go tweet.  Time to get serious about the fun of social networking.

Friday, July 23, 2010

Time to go get a new wardrobe - My summer clothes from New England are winter clothes here in Florida!!  Shopping event today!

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Do you ever notice how some days are better than others?  What do you think is the real reason..... at the end of each day take a moment and go back over your day, especially when you have had an exceptionally good day.  I am pretty sure you will learn it has a lot to do with your attitude and gratitude!!  You might learn that it is really easy to have a great day.

Monday, July 19, 2010

Good Morning!  Have you chosen the day you will have?  It is your choice you know, choose well!

Friday, July 16, 2010

Where is this month going..... Perhaps it is the joy of total summer!  I hope you are enjoying your summer as much as  I am enjoying mine.  And I am getting a lot done - this is all good.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

I love the early morning when the world is still quiet and thoughts have not turned to “have to’s”.  Creativity is totally possible at this time of the day for me and I have a tendency to protect my mornings --- When is your time of the day?  Do you protect it or just let it go by with all the should’s of the day.

Monday, July 12, 2010

I had a wonderful time at the beach.  Two hours floating in the Gulf of Mexico...... A manatee  swam by at one point!  They are very cool, very big and I am told very gentle.  Rewards like that make getting back to work a pleasure.  Don’t forget to build rewards into your quarterly plans.

Saturday, July 10, 2010

What happened to yesterday - Maybe I just wasn’t thinking!  Have a great weekend, I’m off the to beach.

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Did you read yesterdays blog?  I wrote about the concept of quarterly targets, goals and rewards in our personal lives and how each quarter would have different emphasis.  When talking about your life quarterly might want to take on a more relaxed definition.  In business, July - August - September make up the 3rd quarter.  In the academic world July and August are summer and September is the start of a new year.  What would be the best way to divide up your world?  If you are a business person (independent or not) you might need the quarterly guide lines for your career, however the family segment of your life might require a shorter segment for total play!!!  How you put those two, and all the other segments, together will determine the quality of your life.

Monday, July 5, 2010

As today is a national holiday I am not going to feel bad that I am not ready to get into work 100%.  I think I was a bit more exhausted than I thought I was....... Can’t really start house hunting till tomorrow..... So I shall enjoy this day.  And Celebrate one week in Florida.

Friday, July 2, 2010

I’M BACK!  And we are in the second half of the year...... And I now live in Florida...... And I am a bit behind in my work - moving does that.  It will take a while before I am totally settled, however, the truly hard part is over.  When my belongings arrive I shall have great fun!  and when the cat gets here I’ll be settled.  Did not really want to put her through two moves......  In the mean time I am going to do a 90 day plan - It will officially start on Sunday.  I am going to include all 8 aspects of my life.  would not want to be one sided and I will take advantage of the major change of a move to jump start everything else.  Now mind you when I coach people I always suggest that you only work on 3 areas at a time so know that some areas will receive more attention than others....... Have a great weekend!!