Live better everyday
Say it!
Too often we look at our loved ones and think “I love you”. Just say it! Trust me, they never get sick of hearing it.
Not Everyone Needs or Should Be a Mentor
Mentoring is something that gets a lot of press time in our world. If you believe what you read, everyone wants one, everyone can see the benefit of being one and everyone should be a mentor and mentee several times throughout their life. I disagree – mentoring is not for everyone and here’s why:
Happy Thanksgiving!
We’re thankful for our Your Better Life family! What are you thankful for?
Rhonda’s Meatloaf
“Rhonda’s Meatloaf” as it is known in our family is a favourite! As fall sets in it is a great meal with a favourite green salad and a steamed vegetable like broccoli. I hope your family enjoys “Rhonda’s Meatloaf” as much as my family does!
7 Tips For Better Living!
There are little things we’ve been told all our lives that have been forgotten, and we only remember them when our lives become so messy that we have to pick ourselves up off the ground, clean ourselves up, get back on our horse and ride again. Here are a few reminders – many of them you probably know deep down inside – that should help make your lives a bit easier.
Creating French Fry Moments
Google has a rather odd phrase they use in their company: “French fry moments.” They use this phrase to convey the concept of anticipating employees’ needs. The phrase and concept came about after an executive saw a scene on the sitcom 30 Rock, wherein one of the characters, Tracy Jordan, becomes outraged after an employee brings him a burger but doesn’t include the fries he didn’t order, prompting Tracy to shout, “Where are the French fries I didn’t order!? When will you learn to anticipate me?!”
Sit Up Straight!
It’s easy to find yourself slouching, but try sitting up straighter and see how this change in posture makes you feel recharged.
Is It Dangerous For You To Retire Now?
Recently, I came across a “Wall Street Journal” article quoting someone from Morningstar, the mutual fund rating service, saying retiring is dangerous now because no one knows what is going to happen in the future. I am pretty sure this has always been the case. No one knows for sure what’s going to happen in the future. So, is retiring now dangerous for you? You really need to look at the question from two aspects.
Have a Little Faith
Check out this fresh way of looking at Faith with Nadia Bolz-Weber
Here Are 10 Things That Don’t Require Any Special Talent or Skill…
To remind people of the need to play nice and be a good neighbor and supportive co-worker, why not create a giant-sized customized list of the “Top-10 Things That Don’t Require Any Talent Or Special Skills.” Most of you have probably seen this list pop up on your social media feeds – and whether you write it on a flip chart, create giant posters, or write it on your lunch room whiteboard – share the list or display it in a prominent place as a constant reminder to everyone.
