Wallowing is a word that we don’t want to believe we know. Just the sound of this word is unpleasant and unflattering. We wallow in our self pity from time to time depending on what is going on in our life or what is not going on in our life. Wallowing is not something fun […]
The Positive Perk™
Squirrels Just Want to Have Fun!
While waiting for my husband the other day I was captivated by 3 young squirrels jumping from one tree to another. They barely landed on the branch they were jumping to and hung on for dear life with their little paws. They chattered and jumped, ran around on the trees and seemed to be having […]
Criticize Less, Praise More!
A slap on the back is not as pleasant as a pat on the back! Have your ever noticed that? Slapping can hurt, but a pat on the back can bring a smile to someone’s face. From time to time, it is necessary to give corrective criticism to co-workers, children, friends and relatives. If it […]
You Really Are a Great You!
At times we all can put on a little act to try to be someone we are not. If you are aspiring to become a better you, it’s perfectly alright. It’s when we try to be someone we really aren’t in order to impress other that we get into trouble. Being someone else is not […]
Everybody’s Clothes Get Dirty
We all have dirty laundry now and then but do we need to constantly share it with everybody? I say no. It’s alright to share with a close friend or a confident. Outside of them, no one else needs to be privy of your personal struggles. It’s best to present yourself to others in a […]
Disconnect. Tune In. Enjoy The People You Are With.
Last week my oldest son invited me to attend one of the shows here at the beach. He had received 2 complimentary VIP tickets and decided he wanted to take me, his mom! I was so delighted to be able to spend a Friday evening with him alone. Often when you have more than one […]