This Christmas season I wish for authenticity for people, for acceptance of one another, for truth and kindness and grace to be exchanged and for wonderful gatherings, treasured memories, warm laughter and big hugs. My hope is that no matter what your situation is, that you get to unwrap these things and that you share them with someone else on your list.
It's nice to make a list like this. This week on the radio in talking with the folks at Triton Wealth Management (Wayne Zussman and Karen Baer) we touched on ways we could show our love to people on our list without spending beyond our means. Make time for people, create a coupon book of special outings or scheduled things to do together. Most importantly, enjoy one another and be present to each other.
May you and yours have a blessed Christmas!
Warmly,
Andrea
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Words and Behavior....
Thanks to all of those people who listened to my first broadcast on 1530AM, WCTR last Friday at 11 am. I appreciated your phone calls, e-mails and continued support as I embark on this new venture. Join me at the same time this Friday.
Anyone who knows me well knows that I am a big proponent of words and behavior matching. When they don't, my guard is up. I try to live by this and take it to extremes at times. For example, I will not tell my kids we are going to do something special I have planned unless I am absolutely sure I can make it happen. I'd rather them find out as we are pulling into the parking lot of some place special and be surprised than make them a promise and not be able to deliver.
I am quick to take note when I start to notice someone saying they are going to do something and then they don't follow through - especially if they are promising it to me or my kids. I won't get angry or hold a grudge, I will just know in the future not to take the person at their word.
The recipe is simple. Do what you can, don't over promise and deliver what you say you will. It helps to keep you living an authentic life and to be (to the people who matter most to you or even colleagues, co-workers,etc) who you want to be to them. It's amazing the difference you will make in your own life and in the quality of your relationships.
This week start paying attention to what you say and be sure your behavior is proof. Take notes and see if there are any discrepancies. If there are, be sure to close the gap.
Have a great week!
-Andrea
Anyone who knows me well knows that I am a big proponent of words and behavior matching. When they don't, my guard is up. I try to live by this and take it to extremes at times. For example, I will not tell my kids we are going to do something special I have planned unless I am absolutely sure I can make it happen. I'd rather them find out as we are pulling into the parking lot of some place special and be surprised than make them a promise and not be able to deliver.
I am quick to take note when I start to notice someone saying they are going to do something and then they don't follow through - especially if they are promising it to me or my kids. I won't get angry or hold a grudge, I will just know in the future not to take the person at their word.
The recipe is simple. Do what you can, don't over promise and deliver what you say you will. It helps to keep you living an authentic life and to be (to the people who matter most to you or even colleagues, co-workers,etc) who you want to be to them. It's amazing the difference you will make in your own life and in the quality of your relationships.
This week start paying attention to what you say and be sure your behavior is proof. Take notes and see if there are any discrepancies. If there are, be sure to close the gap.
Have a great week!
-Andrea
Sunday, December 5, 2010
The frenzied pace begins....
The madness has officially launched. Black Friday saw record crowds, traffic has picked up and people are driving like maniacs! It makes me want to retreat even more and relish the innocence and peace that the season intends. I will take out of the way back roads so I am not frustrated by crazy drivers, I will avoid the malls and strive to truly manage what I need to accomplish but I will most importantly, prioritize and pick and choose what commitments I will make to holiday gatherings. I will carefully consider what is best for myself and my children and family versus over-committing and having unrealistic expectations for my children to adapt. We can't do it all, so it will be my job to help to trim the list of to do's.
What will you do to prepare for the holidays? I challenge you to ask yourself (before making any commitment to anyone) is this activity, request, gathering, event an absolute yes and a family centered activity for my family or should I pass? Trust me, if it's not an absolute yes, it's a no.
Do yourself a favor. Be kind to your fellow shoppers and especially to your retail employees. Be patient, let others go before you, play some Christmas music and be festive. It only takes one to start a ripple effect!
Make it a great week!
Deck those halls!
Warmly,
Andrea
What will you do to prepare for the holidays? I challenge you to ask yourself (before making any commitment to anyone) is this activity, request, gathering, event an absolute yes and a family centered activity for my family or should I pass? Trust me, if it's not an absolute yes, it's a no.
Do yourself a favor. Be kind to your fellow shoppers and especially to your retail employees. Be patient, let others go before you, play some Christmas music and be festive. It only takes one to start a ripple effect!
Make it a great week!
Deck those halls!
Warmly,
Andrea
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