Happy Thanksgiving We know that being grateful and practicing gratitude helps us lead happier and healthier lives. Being grateful at work manifests in greater workplace satisfaction and less stress, even during times of high stress. This is my 5-Minute...
Who is Your Business Lifeguard?
Have you noticed the lifeguards at the pool or at the beach? Their job is to be vigilant, watch weather and water conditions, and to save swimmers and surfers who get into trouble. Around water, some people get into trouble because they are overconfident, too tired, or they are not paying…
Managing the Holidays
For many people, the holidays are stressful. Go into the holiday season with the understanding that you have to be nicer to other people during this time, both for them and for you. We need to be cognizant that people are operating at a higher stress level during the holidays…
Emily’s Cranberry Ring
My friends Emily used to make this every Thanksgiving. It takes a bit of effort, with the thickening of the jello, but it is worth it. Emily passed away 4 years ago, and I remian profoundly thankful for her. Layered Cranberry Ring 1 package raspberry gelatin 1 cup hot…
Friends who make me laugh
I have a fairly humorous family and some absolutely hilarious friends. One of my friends writes a blog that just makes me laugh out loud and giggle. It is at http://scotchandcupcakes.blogspot.com/2009/11/i-want-to-live-in-catalog.html What a wonderful gift! If you know of other really funny sites, please let me know! Mary Kelly www.ProductiveLeaders.com