by SjP | Oct 31, 2024 | Personal Insights, Thoughts
I am pretty smart. In fact, I am smart enough to have gotten some pretty mediocre grades throughout school. Huh? Well, I was smart enough to get by without studying too hard or putting much effort into my homework, and my grades reflected my effort, not my...
by SjP | Oct 17, 2024 | Motivation, Tips & Tricks
Exercise has always been challenging for me. My knees ache, and my balance isn’t the best, which means even something as simple as dancing around the house can be tough. This week, I decided enough was enough. I realized that any movement is better than no...
by SjP | Oct 3, 2024 | Commitment, Personal Insights, Thoughts
My cousin Ed turned 69 this year. Not a milestone, but pretty close to 70. While chatting with his doctor about daily activities, what he is doing for his health, and his overall life at this time, the doctor asked, “When you are 90 years old, what are you going to...
by SjP | Sep 19, 2024 | Personal Insights
I make my bed (almost) every morning because I love going to sleep in a made bed. It sets the tone for the day: I am a person who gets things done. I must be. I made my bed. There’s just one catch—I hate having my feet cramped under tightly tucked sheets, so I untuck...
by SjP | Sep 12, 2024 | Commitment, General Health, Thoughts
I have a nephew who can find anything. Whenever something goes missing in his house, he will find it. Every time. You know why? Because he keeps looking until he finds it. Without fail. He doesn’t give up. I bet many of you reading this have a lot of weight to...
