Sometimes you are the last to know that you have an addiction. You may not realize that your cell phone is an extension of you. If you wonder if this is you, ask your spouse or your friends. And, before pointing fingers, look in the mirror! Nomophobia is the fear of...
Color plays a bigger part in our daily lives than we may realize. Our perceptions of our surroundings constantly change due to the way color affects us on an emotional or personal level. It’s simple, we respond to what we like. Because of that, choosing colors can be...
Communication is a two-way street. It’s one thing to speak well, but there is true art in listening well. We all view ourselves as good listeners, yet in all honesty most of us could use some improvement. A truly great listener has become a rare gift. It helps build...
We all know exercise is a necessity. Everything and everyone tells us so. But how do we fit it in along with work, family, kids, etc. etc. Lifestyles are increasingly busy, time is scarce and motivation generally lags. Have you been there? Nobody exercises because...
In this day and age, email is one of those necessary evils. There is constant chatter about how much of a time water Social Media is, but let’s not forget how emails can suck the life and time from your day. Often, it’s our emails that make us feel like we’re...
Come alive. It’s a brand new day. The team at We Care Heating and Air in Murrieta starts every morning with a cheer: I’m Alive I’m Awake And I Feel Great! This is a culture, an environment that they are passionate about. Rise and shine! Start the day full of...
With the help and generosity of the Sherwin Williams Paint Company, PacWest provided paint and supplies to volunteers from North Coast Church to paint and upgrade the interior of the Carlsbad Village Boys and Girls...
Anytime you are overseeing a project, whether painting, repair, minor construction or major renovation, stress creeps up! Even to seasoned HOA Managers! Yes, really. Did you know that stress wasn’t “discovered” until the late 1950’s? Not sure what it was called or...
Many jobs today, including HOA managers, often work from a home office. When your office is in a commercial or office building, you generally have less distraction and the office is set up … like, well and office. Desk, office chair, guest chair, maybe bookcase,...
We all know color plays a big part in our daily lives. There are likely thousands of studies explaining how the colors we surround ourselves with impact our moods and mental well-being. Warm colors, such as red, yellow and orange, spark emotions ranging from...
