Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda

Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda

by | Sep 24, 2020 | Tidbit Tuesdays

Have you ever said I should have done something, I could have said something, or I would have done something IF? Yep, me too, more times than I care to admit. It is something we say after an event or experience and it usually carries a tone of regret. It can be a motivator to help us make changes the next time around but we don’t want that kind of rhetoric to rule our behaviors or linger around too long. Consider exchanging the word “will” with shoulda or coulda. Doesn’t it sound like there is more power and accountability when you make the change? Try and see if there is follow through!

The Value and Benefit of Being Curious

The Value and Benefit of Being Curious

by | Sep 15, 2020 | Tidbit Tuesdays

 Today’s tidbit is on the value and benefit of being CURIOUS! When was the last time you were curious about something? We know children are very curious, almost to the point of driving us crazy. But, there is real growth and potential in honoring the curious mind. As we have aged, perhaps we’ve gotten less curious but consider how curiosity leads to greater knowledge, open mindedness and self awareness. As long as we don’t challenge someone or are defensive about why someone believes, acts, or behaves in a way different from ourselves. Look at how much we gain when we ask questions. As a person who gets bored easily, curiosity is my friend. Recognize the value it has in your personal and professional growth.

How do you know you have done a good job?

How do you know you have done a good job?

by | Aug 11, 2020 | Tidbit Tuesdays

How do you know when you have done a “good job?” Isn’t it music to our ears when someone tells us that we have done a good job? I certainly think so! From whom does it mean most to you? From someone that you know, like and respect? From someone you don’t know but like and respect? OR from yourself? Is it a mix of all of these? To some degree, yes! But, chances are your standard of excellence or “good job” is only known to you. The person you don’t want to disappoint is yourself. Accept the “good job” feedback from others but measure it from what you have deemed as the standard you have measured for yourself. You will never have to be surprised by hearing others say “good job.”
What is the difference between WANT and DESIRE?

What is the difference between WANT and DESIRE?

by | Aug 10, 2020 | Tidbit Tuesdays

We all want something… a new car, a vacation, new clothes, a fun experience but desire is something much more profound, deep and not something that goes away easily. Wanting something, such as wanting to lose weight, may likely be something you abandon or “cheat” on but a desire is something you will likely follow through with and not cut corners in achieving. Desire is often associated with a longing and a pursuit that drives your spirit to not forget until you have reached it. Desire will take you places you never thought you would be. Consider the wants in your life and determine the desires that come from within.
Once you recognize the difference you will experience the drive that can move mountains.
Bucket filler or bucket drainer

Bucket filler or bucket drainer

by | Jul 28, 2020 | Tidbit Tuesdays

Are you a bucket filler or a bucket drainer? In other words, do you add to someone’s life (bucket filler) or take away from someone’s life (bucket drainer)? Think about your circle of people you surround yourself with…are there people who are draining your resources, energy, and attitude? If so, consider how you will move forward with how you come across to other people or at what point you will consider making some changes to the people who are in your circle of influence.

Know what you know and know what you don’t know

Know what you know and know what you don’t know

by | Jul 28, 2020 | Tidbit Tuesdays

There is power in knowing but there is attraction in what you don’t know. When you have done your homework, conducted your research and received the training and education needed, the knowledge gained boosts your confidence in what you know. When you don’t know, the attraction is moving toward the place of knowing by getting the information necessary to enhance your power. Don’t confuse strong opinions with knowing. When you don’t know something, don’t bluff your way through or make up information. The power is in the knowing, not in fabricating an answer.