Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Life Skills”
There is nothing enjoyable about hurting. People can say they like being sore after a workout or that they get a rush from muscling through challenging physical feats but, even still, it’s not pleasant. What’s worse than physical pain is emotional pain. Deep wounds that come from damaging words, abuse or the loss of a loved one are challenging to …
You’ve been given a gift. You have something unique to offer. You’ve studied, worked hard and developed a skill or idea and now it’s ready to be put into action or taken to the marketplace. There’s a problem though. Nobody knows. Seriously, they don’t. Maybe your mom knows or a couple of close friends, but that is honestly about it. Yes, you’ve …
Everything seems to be ‘bundled’ these days. No one wants you to simply buy a sandwich; they offer a package deal of fries and a drink alongside your entrée. We see it in insurance companies packaging our home, life and auto plans together or with our tv, internet and phone services. More than ever we are seeing package deals all …
“Everybody needs a little time away…” Peter Cetera and Chicago said as much in their famous song “Hard to Say I’m Sorry.” However, there is a tremendous difference in taking some time to pause, reflect, and be refreshed in healthy solitude versus isolating oneself from everyone as a habit. I recently took a little time away and I was reminded …
We live in a society that is looking to blame someone for everything. I think we can all agree there is plenty of blame to go around but I believe there is a better way. Rather than focus on the things that we despise let us put more energy into honoring that which we want to reproduce. I find what …
Culture is one of the most powerful natural forces in the world. It can mold, shape and influence without anyone even knowing. Culture teaches, dictates, and even enforces rules that maybe have never been discussed. The most amazing thing is each of our homes, communities, churches and work places have a culture that we may have played a major role …