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Motivational Monday!
Everyday Doug and/or I walk our dog Ella around the park right in front of our apartment. As you come around the far side of the park, there is an inlet with a small beach (yes Hoboken has a beach, LOL). The beach is mainly used by dog owners because it's enclosed...
Motivational Monday
Does kindness matter? Even a small, "inconsequential" act? And do we avoid it because we get ahead of ourselves with thoughts like, "I should just mind my own business," or "This would be weird," or my favorite, "They will think I'm weird." So all of this happened in...
Motivational Monday!
For as long as I can remember, I have been afraid of heights. I stood on the high dive at Princeton Pool for what seemed like an hour until I finally found the courage to jump into the pool. I cried, yes cried, when I realized my husband had made dinner reservations...
Motivational Monday!
Saturday night, Doug and I decided to try a local restaurant, the Fork Hill Kitchen, in Union City, New Jersey, and we are really glad we did! The food was outstanding, the restaurant was charming, and the staff was 10 out of 10. I don't normally do "restaurant...
Friday’s Quote
"I'm not funny. What I am is brave." ~ Lucille Ball Do you know how many things could be fixed or rectified if we were brave? If you've ever watched Lucille Ball, you know she was funny because she wasn't afraid to be outlandish, to look silly, or to go over the top....
Motivational Monday!
I walk a lot in Hoboken. I'm not necessarily going anywhere, just walking. I see a lot on these walks and it always makes me think. I see people who seem to have it easy—like the young adults on Stevens Institute of Technology who seem carefree as they walk along...
Friday’s Quote
"Our burdens feel lighter when we help carry someone else's for a day or even an hour." Hola Kotb That's it. Who can you help? Whose burden can you help carry today. What does that even look like? Spend five minutes thinking of your friends and family. Pick one person...
Stronger You!
This recent mindset shift really blew my mind, so I have to share so it with you so it can blow your mind, too. To start, I'll need you to think about someone you really don't like being around—I know, not the way you want to start the morning, but it will be really...
Motivational Monday!
This past Saturday I knew, in advance, was going to be a very long day. I had to get up at 5 am to be in Camden by 8 am to attend our semi-annual in-person board meeting. I love this meeting, but it's a very full day. This year, I was leaving our meeting early to head...
Friday’s Quote
"Success is about us. Significance is about others." John C. Maxwell Thank you, John! Sometimes we need a level-set, or simply a reminder of what we are doing and why. Success can last a lifetime, but significance can last several lifetimes. Take a look at what you're...