Our lives are noisy places. Between the hustle and bustle of work and life, we are bombarded by constant noise. In our 24/7 world, silence is of little value. The radio blares music or commentary and television beams images and stories and news. The noise level has reached such staggering levels that silence may even seem scary. We may say we yearn for peace and quiet, but when … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2014
How to Get Fit and Healthy This Summer
This guest post is by basketball coach and fitness expert Kathy Corbett. In addition to her passion for fitness, Kathy is raising awareness and funds to serve and elevate underprivileged women and children in Uganda. Take a look at her full bio at the end of the article to get to know Kathy! Picture this…It’s time to replace that worn out old car. You don’t want to spend the … [Read more...]
Creating a Family Mission Statement
Like many families, I often get caught up in the endless activities available for my children and our family. From extracurricular opportunities to education and community involvement to volunteering, there is always plenty for us to do. But saying yes to everything isn’t good for me or my kids. Running here and there gives us little time to enjoy our time together and teaches … [Read more...]
Declare a Pajama Day
Our work lives have been compared to hamster wheels in which we are the hamster, running and running with nothing to mark our progress except the squeak in the wheel. From dawn until dusk, and often long after dark, we move incessantly from one task or activity to the next. We run here and there and try to get it all done. Sometimes we just have to get off the wheel! This is … [Read more...]
Guilt-Free Getaways
Taking time to recharge is vital to maintaining a high level of productivity. While we often push ourselves to work more, it is actually best to stop working on a regular basis so you can return to work refreshed and re-energized. Scheduling in low-cost getaways is a great way to get a change of scenery and time for renewal on a regular basis. Getaways don’t need to be … [Read more...]
Planning for Where You Want To Be
Are we there yet? It’s the annoying question my children often ask from the backseat on a road trip to visit family. In my better moments I distract and entertain them with stories and games and if I’m lucky a nice long nap. In my lesser moments I retort, “Does it look like we have arrived?” Trapped in a car for hours has a way of putting us all on edge and make us impatient to … [Read more...]
