Today, much of the world will mark Valentine’s Day — a day filled with flowers, candy hearts, and expressions of love and kindness. But what about today? And the day after? And the day after that? It’s easy to sit comfortably in our established patterns. But sometimes, when we’re feeling down or lonely or frustrated,…
As we’ve all heard, self-made millionaires do something unusual that the rest of us don’t – they read. On average self-made millionaires take 32 years to get rich, and without exception, they do so with a reading routine. Tom Corley, author of “Rich Habits” states, “You don’t have to do a lot. 15 to 20…
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 being out of mobile…
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 tricky and the more people involved in…
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 relationships, resolve issues, enhance understanding, end…
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 it’s comfortable or convenient. It just doesn’t happen – it’s not in our nature. We do…
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 struggling to keep our…
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 enthusiasm and vigor. So, what…
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 chalked up to before that, but it stress as we know it wasn’t…
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, pictures on the wall. Sometimes the luxury of a mini-fridge…
