Lessons For My Kids

Could you walk away from your computer or put down your smartphone for a couple of hours (overnight does not count)? Could you do this over a weekend? We are so inundated with technology, and told screen technology is required to live our lives. Have you went hiking lately? Have you rode a bike? Have you cooked a meal using a printed cookbook? There is so much to see and do in this world. Take tim...

"Don't live in the same day over and over again and call that a life. Life is about evolving mentally, spiritually, and Emotionally." - Germany Kent "A mistake is an experience, choice or concept it is necessary for us to have or make in order to evolve beyond it. Errors can be the launchpad of great ideas." - Stewart Stafford We evolve from birth to death, meaning we have experiences and learn fr...

There are so many websites with good advice. I found a couple of sites created by mom's which provide some good reminders of how to live. These are life lessons some of us may have forgotten from when we were younger. MomJunction and HerViewFromHome had a couple of good lists. Things like be gracious, apologize when necessary, show respect, determine your own path, an prioritize your health, just...

Pets can be wonderful for a person or family. They can also have drawbacks. How do you choose what type of pet is best for you? What pet would be good with a family? Is where I live conducive for a large or small pet? Is the animal aggressive or domesticated? How much time and money will be required? Do we get an older or younger animal? There are so many things to consider. One thing I forgot to...

Wealth is more than money. It is the value and abundances in our lives. Yes, money is important, yet it's not the only kind of wealth. Today we go through the 5 types of wealth - financial, social, physical, mental, and time. If you need, please see a physician before starting a new physical routine or if you are in need of a mental health check. Thank you for listening.

There are times you will need to dress up. Know what is appropriate for the occasion. If you are going to a job interview or nice dinner, you should find out in advance if there is a dress code (i.e. jacket and tie, business attire, etc.). In times of needing to dress up, you don't need the most expensive clothes, yet they do need to be appropriate. For vacation, it's always good to include a polo...

We focus on 7 ways to develop tough, focused, and resilient athletes, yet many of the lessons this sheet provides for coaches can actually be adjusted to other areas of life. Whether you are an athlete trying to become a starting player on a club sports team or an adult striving to achieve a goal, these lessons give us suggestions on how to push forward, especially when we fall short in training o...

You meet someone and date for a while. You start thinking this could be the person I want to marry. There are topics you should talk about before getting married. This episodes pulls topics from a variety of lists and life experience. Discussing things like careers, finances, kids, and where you want to live are some of the many things you should talk about. Some answers may take time to think abo...

Family history is important. For centuries people have learned about those who came before them through storytelling. These stories have informed about cultures and traditions, recipes, triumphs, and failures. They have inspired and explained family traits like courage, humor, etc. Every generation has the responsibility to keep stories going. Continue to share your stories, and those you heard gr...

We are not always good with planning activities, events, or studying. A little planning can make a big difference.

It’s good to have goals, but it’s also important to create and review the process along the way. Learn about the 1 in 60 rule, and why process is more important than the goal. Thanks for listening.

The world of work and school have changed since the global pandemic. Businesses and schools had to quickly pivot to online and remote work and learning. This topic has evolved since then. Here are a couple of tips and things to consider from my experience and an article on HubSpot.

Being charming can be a good trait. Many of us are not naturally charming and have to work on listening, remembering names, or keeping focus. With practice, charmers can command attention and put people at ease. Today are a few tips found on a Quora post by Matthew Brooks. Thank you for listening.

The world is constantly changing. We may think we are doing the same thing every day, but we are always in a state of change. For instance, we are growing older ever second. We also have people come in and out of our lives. How do we handle change? We answer this with help from Psychology Today’s “10 ways to cope with change”. Thanks for listening.

Muhammad Ali. He was a gold medal Olympian and heavyweight boxing champion. None of it would have happened without an event when he was 12 years old. We touch on this event, as well as talk about how our lives can be transformed. To learn more, check out https://Alicenter.org

Do you speak to hear yourself talk? Sometimes it is more important to think before you start talking. Michael Thompson is an author who wrote, 5 Questions Smart People Ask Themselves Before They Speak”, and provided a good starting list to ponder.

There are times when we feel verbally attacked, people move into our physical space, or someone doesn't seem to follow "The Golden Rule" of "treat others as you want to be treated". Show grace. Be slow to speak. Respect yourself, your community, and the world. Thank you for listening.

Whatever your definition of what success looks like, there are patterns most successful people follow. Entrepreneur magazine had an article “5 Things Successful People Have in Common”. It’s a simplified list with wisdom.

The old saying goes, “Whether you believe you can or you believe you can’t, you are right.” We all have strengths and abilities. When we believe in our abilities, we tend to achieve our definition of success. There are days when we unfairly compare ourselves to others. An article on soulsalt.com gives us 5 steps to help us believe in ourselves. The website is full of articles to help find our inne...

As humans we will get angry at times. It’s okay. We need to feel the anger. How we respond or what actions we take are in our control. Today’s episode is based on an article called “20 things to do when you’re feeling angry with someone”.

When we are young we learn how to speak, then read and write. We model our communication from those around us. It takes practice to be a good communicator, which involves both speaking and listening. Dr. James Stanfield is a Doctor of Education and offers up some tips on how to teach and learn effective communication skills. Thank you for listening.

There are lots of websites with advice for interview preparation. Whether you are a teenager going for your first job, or an adult looking to switch jobs, the tips in this episode can be helpful. Always iron your button-down shirt before an interview. Thank you for listening. Update - An important tip for job hunters. A longtime HR person suggested the best arrival time is about 5 minutes before a...

Sleep is so important. We review some of the main reasons and outcomes for having good sleep. Medicalnewstoday.com shared “Why sleep is essential”. Productivity, immune system, and athletic performance are just a few benefits.

It’s never too early to start saving. Whether it’s for school, a car, or a plan to retire, start saving what you can early and watch the funds grow. This episode has a few suggestions. Work with a financial planner to ensure you are making the most of your savings. Thank you for listening.

The basis of this episode came from an article found in THE Academic called “How to start 2022 successfully as a university student”. There are a lot of parallels between school and work, such as finding balance, growing networks, and continuous learning. Thank you for listening.