Gratitude is a word we hear often, especially around holidays or special occasions, but it is not meant only for big moments. Some of the truest forms of gratitude live in the quiet and ordinary parts of our lives. These are the moments we may overlook because we are rushing or lost in routine, yet they hold a kind of …
This is the month we throw around the words we see on every Hobby Lobby sign or front porch, “Grateful, Thankful, Blessed.” Don’t get me wrong, I’m all about seasonal decor with crocheted pumpkins covering every inch of my house. But when I truly think about it, I am convicted to grasp, and understand and mean the depth in the …
We can agree donating your time, energy, or money is possible to do any time of the year. However, some people need another reason or push to gather friends, family or coworkers for one cause. Giving Tuesday is the extra reason to volunteer or donate! December 3, 2019 is a day to devote your energy into giving back. Whether it …
New year resolutions bring hope and transformation to an area of your life you want to improve or renew. For many people, health is lumped into some category of change. Whether it’s drinking more water, adding a few vegetables to your diet, exercising, or completely changing what you eat. Despite what your 2019 health resolution is, you need to gain …
Getting back to work after any holiday requires some adjustments, but Christmas needs an extra special touch (which includes complete silence and extra coffee). If you’re lucky to have the week of Christmas off, we hope you enjoy every moment relaxing and spending time with your family. For those going back to work on the 26th, our prayers are with …
Life is just busy right now. You’re planning Christmas activities around your side of the family and your spouse’s family, then there are friends and coworkers, and it’s about time someone either invented an invisibility cloak or time machine. Unfortunately, these objects don’t exist so we’re forced to live like mere mortals and instill boundaries between work and life during …
Do you feel like you’re forgetting something? Maybe it was an ingredient in the dish you just brought to the office Christmas party or you’re not sure you put the correct name on a gift at home. Or maybe it’s just the holiday season tapping on your shoulder, distracting you from the responsibilities of work. This time of year is …
The holiday season sparks a desire in all of us to help and give what we can to others, to feel as though we are needed and can have a positive influence in our community. Although this is a great feeling, we don’t always know the next steps to helping our community. There are numerous non-profits, organizations, and shelters in …
Summer is right around the corner, which means if you’re like a lot of businesses, you are probably approaching a slow season. Even though slow seasons get a bad wrap, sometimes they’re just what you and your business need. Slow seasons give you an opportunity to focus on things like your business model, expense reports, customer acquisition, marketing and your …
Oh, how we love social media. Let’s be honest, we try to give it up, but we just can’t. It’s our nature to want to be in the loop all of the time. It’s really not difficult to spend hours upon hours just scrolling to look at the beautiful pictures and creations that people post on Instagram and Facebook. Some …
