Funny motivational speaker Recently my friend (let’s call her Pam) sneeringly talked about a co-worker who scheduled time off because she needs “me time.” “She is lazy.” Pam announced, her irritation was palpable. Instead of dismissing that negative emotion, we dug into it. Pam prides herself on being an extremely hard worker. Her co-workers often…
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Funny motivational speaker I will admit that June to October 2019 was challenging for me. My mom fell on the sidewalk, concussed, cracked her sternum, and broke four ribs. She stayed with us to heal and, after lots of tears and discussions, she agreed to sell her home of forty-four years and move into a…
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Funny motivational speaker My office window looks out onto a beautiful park that has a disc golf course. Every day, no matter the season, the same guy (Mr. R) is out practicing disc golf. It’s cold outside ( in Minnesota that means really cold), trudges through the snow, and occasionally slips on the ice to…
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Funny motivational speaker I had 27 chicken legs left to bake and 3 lbs of cooked potatoes left to mash. Suddenly my headache got so bad I had to quit cooking and lie down. Always ready to help, Steve listened to my brief instructions and started finishing the 40 person meal. Delegating is a challenge…
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Funny motivational speaker Steve is meeting up with friends to duck hunt. All week he has been mentally planning which clothes to pack, the route to drive, and the food he will take. He’s having a blast just thinking about it. Visualization helps him plan but also adds to his excitement. Years ago, I redid…
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Funny motivational speaker Hangry at the husband. The drive-thru cashier at the take and bake pizza chain handed me a medium instead of the large pizza, and suddenly I was mad at Steve. My husband, Steve, was once the president of several manufacturing companies where inventory control was crucial to his success. Sometimes, his desire…
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Funny motivational speaker Yesterday, I panted through 60 minutes on my stationary bike, posted a blog, listen to two lectures, did fifty sit-ups, and drank my 8×8 of water. All good stuff. Yay me! But today I am stuck thinking about the three snack-sized snicker bars and 1/8th bag of BBQ potato chips I scarfed…
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Funny motivational speaker I stepped onto my bathroom scale and started surfing for a weight that doesn’t make me mad. Scale surfing is when you shift your weight around until you see a number that won’t make you throw the scale through your bathroom window. It’s three weeks into Jan 2020, and instead of being…
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Funny motivational speaker Cooking is fun for me. I get a kick out of trying new combinations like curry stew with a melted banana, and Sriracha peanut butter Thai sauce, and oven-fried pickles. I enjoy entertaining. Should I use Great Grandma Robinson’s hand wash-only china or dishwasher-safe glass dishes? Placemats or tablecloth? Eclectic mismatched candles…
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Funny motivational speaker Yesterday, I got out my bright blue carryon luggage to pack when I noticed a pocket that I’d never seen before. I’ve used this carryon suitcase many times weekly over the past year, and I’d missed this very convenient side pocket because, as a frequent flyer, I pack the same way every…
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