A bucket list is a list of things that a person wants to do before they die. For me, visiting all seven continents is on my bucket list—five down so far! While I enjoy filling my life with things I want to do, I have also come to realize there are some things I will … Read more
Creating a bucket list is like crafting your roadmap to an extraordinary life filled with the dreams and adventures you’ve always wanted to pursue. A bucket list is a powerful reminder of what truly matters to you in a world where days can blend into weeks and years. A well-curated list can guide your journey … Read more
Many would say that integrity is very rare nowadays. Everyone’s all about becoming famous or well-liked… and it doesn’t matter if they lie and cheat their way to the top. It can be tempting to stray from your values and morals in many situations. But when you have integrity, you should be able to stand your ground. … Read more
Do you dream of going for a “gold coin swim” a la Scrooge McDuck from Disney’s animated series, DuckTales? Or do you think you can only have a wealthy mindset if you are rich or come from means? Well, I’ve got news for you. You don’t need to be wealthy and have at least a … Read more
Recently, I took charge of two young kids who needed some remedial schooling. One of the first things I noticed was that these two youngsters had a few bad habits, and they also hardly had any good habits. Planning what I would be teaching them in the week ahead, I also began to wonder what … Read more
Failure hurts… but it is also something you will have to deal with in your life because it is simply part of the journey. The trick is learning how to effectively deal with the inevitable failures you will experience, which will help you get past them and grow as a person. We need to take time to explore … Read more
Mornings can be stressful for many people. I mean, who does not want a few extra minutes or hours of sleep? Parents are not the only ones who have a hard time getting out of bed… kids do, too, especially if they are headed somewhere they don’t want to go. But on Christmas morning, … Read more
If adults have a challenging time setting and achieving goals, can we realistically expect children to have goals? That question plagued me as my child was growing up fast. Yet, I figured if a goal-setting habit was instilled early on, my daughter would see the benefits and continue to create goals well into her adult … Read more
I love playing games with my friends and family. Some of my favorite games growing up were memory games (good going, Mom and Dad)… and clearly, they worked because I still remember them. We live in the digital age where games are voice-activated, neon-colored, and very much in your face (and honestly, quite overwhelming). I dare … Read more
We often hear the words knowledge and wisdom used interchangeably. While these two words are both nouns, this is one of the few things they have in common. The word wisdom was used as far back as before the year 900. On the other hand, knowledge didn’t come into use until around 1300. During that … Read more