• Positive Emotions: There are 7

      The 7 Positive Emotions Our lives are comprised of positive emotions and negative emotions.  So often we focus on the negative emotions in life and they are part of human nature.  Isn’t it true that – so often the negative emotions get the attention!  I think it’s because we really do want to change. Today I wanted to talk about the seven positive emotions.  Here I have a one-line definition of these seven. What are they? Desire is want that has reached the subconscious level Faith the ability to see the invisible Love it is the greatest, it is…

  • The Human Race . . .

    It’s Monday – have an awesome week . . . The human race has one really effective weapon, and this laughter.  Mark Twain   Make sure you find some humor in your day, Nancy

  • My Take on Productivity

    Productivity, How Do You Measure Yours   My Take on Productivity I want to share with you a few thoughts I have on productivity.  I believe the circumstances of our lives should dictate where the emphasize should be.  Let me explain. Category One The first category that I have is working with children or my boys.  I want them to be valued and heard.  So at times the hurry or rush of life needs to be put on hold.  They need time to express their thoughts and ideas for the project we are working on.  So the “allotted” time needs…

  • Expanding Your World . . . Reading

    Reading to Expand Your World When my boys were young, we would spend time reading every afternoon.  We’d take 20 or so little books that they were interested in – many times it would be the same ones for a few weeks.  They would pretty much have the book memorized by the time I was ready to start with a new favorite.   We all read quite a bit and I’m so glad that it is a great habit to have.  Paint your own pictures for the stories that you read.  I think I do a better job of creating…