Especially during the holiday season but also generally, we continually make memorable moments. But who would you rather make those moments with-friends or family? Many of us may wish to spend a little more of our moments with friends than our family and now we know why. Research suggests close friendships may be a stronger … Read more
“The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry” is an adapted translation from a poem by Robert Burns To a Mouse from 1786. In it, he apologizes for turning up the mouse’s home while plowing a field. But the modern application of this phrase could apply to many things in our lives, … Read more
It’s December and time to celebrate! Christmas and the holidays bring a sense of merriment and we usually find many reasons to celebrate. It’s the same here as we wrap up our #MemoryMakeover -let’s celebrate! Hopefully you’ve made progress toward your overall memory goals set back in September. But even if they aren’t accomplished fully, … Read more
There it is, mocking me, another reminder of another unfinished project or goal. Finally, it gets put away in a closet or my mind. “I’ll deal with it later”, while wondering when or if later will ever come. I need help on finishing well. It doesn’t matter what ‘it’ is, what matters is it isn’t … Read more
The log cracks as it’s plopped on the glowing embers emitting a welcoming warmth. It’s that time of year and I’ve already curled up by the fire a few times already this fall. While a crackling fire is totally enjoyable as is, it made me think of how to add fuel for your fire regarding … Read more
Excuses, procrastination and plain dislike create roadblocks to our goals and often why we don’t do what we know we should. But there’s another even more important reason-motivation. As we explore this month’s theme of execution in our #MemoryMakover, it’s important to look at the why behind the what. So far, we’ve explored our memory … Read more