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 any reason to celebrate. It’s the same here as we wrap up our #MemoryMakeover this month. Let’s celebrate! Hopefully you’ve made progress toward your overall memory goals set back in September. But even if they aren’t … Read more
It sits there mocking me, another reminder of yet another unfinished project or goal. Finally, it gets put away in a closet or my mind. I’ll deal with it later, I think while I wondering when or if later will ever come. It doesn’t matter what ‘it’ is, what matters is it isn’t finished. Some … 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, have you? While a crackling fire is totally enjoyable as is, let’s not just sit there zoning out to mindless TV, let’s … Read more
Excuses, procrastination and plain dislike create roadblocks to our goals. These reasons are often why we don’t do what we know we should do. 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 … Read more