Great prompt. My list would include first being judgemental. If I haven’t walked a mile in someone else’s shoes, keep my judgments to myself. Let go of criticism and always having to be right or have the last word. Let go of worry. It breeds anxiety and negativity.

During my morning commute it is all Christian worship on K-Love radio.  During my evening commute is Elvis Presley on Sirius XM 🎶

Several years ago my husband worked in insurance sales and won an all expense-paid cruise to the Bahamas.  One of the best trips I have ever been on. Did a history tour of the island, rode bikes, ate at the Hard Rock cafe and watched in awe how the cab drivers maneuvered through traffic. Friendliest people I have ever met.

It’s a rough stretch at work right now and testing my faith that any of us knows what we’re doing right now 🤣. The only thing I am convinced I know how to do with authority is to keep pressing forward with a smile trusting that the solutions will soon outweigh the problems.  Happy 4th of July everyone!

Last week I had two assistant managers out due to vacation and illness.  I worked some extra long days to cover.  One night on my way home I called my husband and he tells me the trash was already taken out, he had the kids clean up the kitchen, and they had ordered Chinese and left a plate in the fridge for me.

Let’s get back to basics by simply using the two words “Thank you.”. We all come in contact with so many different people each week who provide a service, let’s stop and remember to thank them and how grateful we are for what they do!

What worries me the most is what kind of country we are leaving are future generations….I earnestly hope we don’t abandon the ideals of being clean, operating with compassion, and creating opportunities for success.  I see such a void of leadership at many levels and everyday citizens are getting caught in the crossfire.

In some way, shape or form, almost everyone is a teacher. A parent teaches teaches daily about respect, commitment, life skills.  Grandparents teach about preserving traditions and memories.  Managers teach about integrity, accountability, appreciation.  In all of these, what makes all of them great is having patience, a love for what you do and who you teach, and a commitment to keep showing up when it’s hard and you just don’t want to.