Last week, I posted 12 inspirational quotes to start the New Year off right. I love finding quotes that speak to me, but it is only one way to find inspiration. There are as many different places to find something to inspire you as there are different people to inspire. Everyone needs a little inspiration in their lives, a little positive reinforcement. We all want to feel that spark that says there is something better, something to reach for. And we all need a little motivation from time to time. Some of us are looking for an idea to write about. Read More
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January is National Hobby Month
Do you have a hobby? Are you looking to start a new one? Do you want to be more creative this year? Maybe you set a goal to be more active or to learn something new. Then you are in luck because January is National Hobby Month. Starting a new hobby or picking up an old one again may be just what you need this year. Hobbies are good for us. They can build self-esteem. This is especially true if other areas of our life are bringing us down. When we are successful at a hobby, it picks us up. Read More
12 Inspirational Quotes to Start the New Year Off Right
Many people think it’s a good idea to make New Year’s Resolutions. I quit doing that years ago. Why make a resolution that I’m only going to break and feel bad about in a month or two? Instead, I pick some words of inspiration and encouragement that will hep me in the New Year. I love to collect inspirational quotes. I put them on my bathroom mirror and fill Pinterest boards with them. As an avid bullet journal fan, I write them on my weekly and daily pages for encouragement. I recently discovered Canva.com, where I can dress up my favorite quotes Read More
Did You Remember to Say Thank You?
December 26th is National Thank You Note Day. That shouldn’t really surprise anyone, should it? I mean, we just got through the biggest gift exchange of the year. Sending out a few thank yous is the logical next step. Most etiquette experts agree that the sooner you write those notes, the better. My mother was never a stickler for thank you notes, but my grandmother was. I have my own kids write notes for their birthday gifts before they can play with them. That guarantees they’ll get done quickly. Who hasn’t reminded a child to use the “magic” words of Read More