Time’s Up
September 17 is designated as Time’s Up Day. Doesn’t it sound ominous? It is ominous because it can make the difference between your own Mental Freedom® and lifelong regrets. Last […]
Be an Angel
August 22 is designated Be an Angel Day to remind people that no matter what is happening in their lives, they can be angels on earth by demonstrating genuine kindness, […]
Life is Short, Civility Matters, and Relationships are Essential
I don’t know about you, but I’m dissatisfied with the lack of civility these days. Civility is not about being “woke;” it’s about recognizing that people can be civil with […]
Friendship and Social Wellness
July 30 is the International Day of Friendship, while July is Social Wellness Month. These two observances naturally complement each other. Social wellness is about strengthening relationships with supportive, encouraging […]
Let it Go
I love that there is a holiday in July dedicated to letting go of regrets. The third Saturday in July is designated, Toss Away Your “Could Haves” and “Should Haves” […]
Gratitude 2024
It’s time to write another blog, and I feel a little like that old commercial, “It’s time to make the donuts!” The commitment to put out a blog every other […]
Is Mental Freedom® for You?
If you can honestly say you love your life, Mental Freedom is probably not for you. It’s not that you don’t face challenges in your life, but when you do, […]
Stop Lying Now
Even the most well-behaved children tend to lie. Sometimes the lies are about things that don’t really matter, but it can be frustrating when your child continues to lie in […]
Empathy for the Used and Abused
Stormy Daniels has been in the news for testifying against former president Donald Trump, and I am hearing a lot of news commentators, politicians and general people weigh in about […]
Take a Chance Day… or Not
“Take a Chance Day” was on April 20, and it inspired me to consider risk within a Choice Theory basic needs framework. I call Glasser’s five basic needs the need […]