Rather than talking about life planning, today seemed to be a good day to take a pause from all that. These are the extraordinary times. These are times that urge us to uncover what matters to us. Yes, I’ve been keeping a “stay at home” whiteboard to check off the days. My last public outing […]
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“Stay at Home” orders are ongoing for many of us. One day rolls into the next. Impact is far and wide from COVID-19. The courage, dedication and resiliency of those on the front lines is remarkable. For them, let’s express profound appreciation for the strength they display and contribute to their efforts by adapting to
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How you are doing with all that is happening right now? Are you OK? Could you use some inspiration and motivation to get you into action and through the day? Recently I was interviewed by my friends and colleagues Karen Eischen and Mel Perry, a dynamic mom and daughter team who work together as leadership
Wherever you live, Covid 19 is impacting your country, state, province and community. In the US, a resource I found was from the National Council of State Legislatures. Their website updates information Monday – Friday @ 5pm ET. This information relays the state action underway, the state fiscal response, and an educational response for the
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As we change our day to day lives, let’s ponder some productive activities in uncertain times. Limiting social activities and implementing social distancing, I’d like to encourage you to take care of a few “to do’s” in order to get organized on the home front. But first, take a moment to breathe in and out.
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As we watch cities, states, countries across the globe react and respond to the COVID-19 virus, I’d like to focus on preparation vs. panic as we go about our days. In my local community, we received an update that 71 students have been asked to “self quarantine”, due to the testing of a school district
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Financial literacy, financial comfort, financial understanding – all concepts of extreme importance. Learning about finances often comes in spurts throughout our lives, due to access and opportunity. Teaching students help kids understand the difference between earning, spending and saving, making them better money managers who’re able to budget. It also helps kids understand the value of money at an
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It’s coming – that time of year, when individual US tax returns are being submitted and prepared to file on/before 15 April, 2020. Are you ready? Organizing for tax filing efficiency involves personal choices of how you organize documentation and receipts in conjunction with preparing personal returns. Consider this – is your information easy to
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February is the month we celebrate Valentines Day, love and our hearts! The National Heart, Lung and Blook Institute features February as Heart Awareness Month to raise awareness about heart health. This topic is personal for me. Heart issues run deep in my family. Yes, matters of the heart involve love and loving. Sometimes loving
Planting a seed is an analogy for me to remember that results take time. After planting, variables such as water, temperature, sunlight and soil all come into play into forming the results. When we consider considering life’s “administrative” side, let’s consider reasons why this is important. It’s difficult making decisions about someone or for someone
