Coffee with Karen

The IDB for the day focused on Parental tips during Covid epidemic: "Tip 6 - Celebrate a Child Day".

The IDB for the day focused on Parental tips during Covid epidemic: "Tip 5 - Build Your Self Care." While trying to ensure your child is academically successful, don't forget to take care of you.

The IDB for the day focused on Parental tips during Covid epidemic: "Tip4 - Don't Teach Help".

The IDB for the day focused on Parental tips during Covid epidemic: "Tip3 - Challenge the Challenged."

The IDB for the day focused on Parental tips during Covid epidemic: "Tip2 - Need CPR." A proposed methodology for all parents is to collaborate, plan and research.

The IDB for the day focused on Parental tips during Covid epidemic: "Tip1-Creating a Habit Checklist." How to set up a virtual learning environment for your child.

The IDB for the day: "A Grateful Moment". Life is so busy that at times we forget what is most important to us all. Just a gentle nudge to remind ourselves to take a grateful moment.

The IDB for the day: "Celebrate Yourself". You've worked so hard. It's time to celebrate yourself.

The IDB for the day: "Put the Work In". The are some biblical truths that are easily recognizable in life like, "In all labor there is profit" and "faith without works is dead". As we mature in life, it is without question that to receive great results, one must put in the work.

The IDB for the day: "Prepare for Your Season". Let's began to prepare and equip ourselves for our transitional seasons. Let's not wait for change, but prepare ourselves for the anticipated elements of change so the adjustments will be painless.

The IDB for the day: "Put Up or Shut Up". Make a decision and stick to it. This benefits you and your relationships honest. We must do what we say and stick to it.

The IDB for the day: "Take a Second Look". Some people say, first impression is a lasting impression. However, let's consider looking at that same individual again and reconsider a different perspective.

The IDB for the day: "Dream Again". Life happens, challenges come and barriers are unstoppable at times; Yet our dreams live on within us. Our dilemma is putting pen to paper to bring that dream to fruition. Let's dream again.

The IDB for the day: "Be Authentic". Will the real "you" please stand up? Are people seeing the authentic you? There is something about being authentic that gains immeasurable respect and appreciation among peers, community and oneself.

The IDB for the day: "Dodge It". Patterns are helpful but can be a barrier for many of us. Some our our most painful experiences do not have to be repeated, just dodge it.

The IDB for the day: "Make a Deposit". Sometimes all anyone ever needs is a kind word, an encouraging thought or affirmation to help them move forward in their lives. Let's make small deposits today.

The IDB for the day: "Embrace Your Journey". Whatever or whichever path you take, embrace it. Some decisions we've made were a part of our personal journey.

The IDB for the day: "Abstract Experiences". When things seem unclear and not familiar to us, we may have to take a closer look to get full understanding.

IDB for the day: "Distractions - Stay Focused". As a track athlete and running the 100 and 220 Dash, there were so many environmental distractions, but I learned to stay focused to keep the end in mind goal. Somethings life can present many distractions but listen up to a few tips to stay focused on your goal.

The IDB for the day: "Be a Real Model". Everybody wants to be a role model. One to educate, encourage and provide wise council is an awesome responsibility. However, we may want to consider being a "Real Model". What or who does that look like?

The IDB for the day: "Get Out of the Box". It's ok to think and do something different to set yourself apart. What happens if we try something new to expand your thoughts? Could we perhaps be led to new opportunities?

The IDB for the day: "Game Changer". Inspired by a mug that stated "women ruled the world" reminds us to take risk and keep forward into the unknown.

The IDB for the day: "Start Over". After assessing yourself and where you are in life, it is ok to start over. How does one do this? 

The IDB for the day: "Thank God For All Things". Regardless of the aggravation, disappointments and frustrations others bestow upon you, there is still a reason to give God thanks for their existence.

The IDB for the day: "God Bless This Mess".  There are complicated situations or circumstances that are private to me and only discussed with God allowing my internal belief for Him to better the situation.