Habari Gani! What’s the news! Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) I saw that one of my coaching groups was looking for someone to write about Kwanzaa as part of their diversity newsletter. I remember going to my kids’ elementary schools every year to do the Kwanzaa presentation for their classes and have them write about one of the […]
Embracing the Love and Gratitude This Holiday Season
December is here. Let’s be clear, Christmas is my all-time favorite holiday! All the songs, Hallmark movies, baking, eating, decorating, and celebrating and then opening presents. And during those two weeks before the end of the year, I am also putting the finishing touches on my plan and strategy for the new year. This year […]
Time to Start Thinking About 2019
This is the time that I start reviewing my year. Then, I start thinking about what I want to accomplish for the next year and setting my goals. Although, I may be still working to meet those last benchmarks for November & December, I like others are starting to close it down for the year. […]
Human Nature: Getting What You Want
It is basic human instinct to figure out how to get what you want. Our basic needs and our dreams and desires are foremost on our minds and on our list of priorities. Some of what we want are material things. Some of the things we want are altruistic. As human beings, after our […]
The Value of Vacation
I have finally learned the value of vacation and real down time. Every year, my husband and I take a vacation to St Lucia for 7 nights. We are #offthegrid – no phone, no laptop, no contact, only a journal to capture my thoughts and ideas. For me, as a reformed workaholic , it is […]