Author Archives: Patti Fralix

About Patti Fralix

Patti Fralix inspires positive change in work, life, and family through Speaking, Consulting, and Coaching in three specialty areas: Leadership, Managing Differences, and Customer Service. Her leadership firm, The Fralix Group, Inc., has been helping clients achieve practical and tangible results for twenty-two years.

Most People Are Doing the Best They Can!

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Patti Fralix

This thought came to me today as I was feeling disappointed in someone. I remembered a very good friend, in fact, one of my BFFs, who told me a story many years ago about her husband, who was also a … Continue reading →

Posted in life, Relationships | Tagged accepting others, adulting, business, change, different perspectives, do others disappoint you?, doing the best you can, expectations, forgiving, Fralix, friends, life, mindset, Patti Fralix, relationships, The Fralix Group | Leave a comment

How Much Do We Really Need?

Posted on June 17, 2023 by Patti Fralix

As many of you know, Mike and I recently moved out of the home we built and lived in for almost 35 years. We downsized, into a house less than one-half of the size of the home we left. (The … Continue reading →

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Saying Goodbye to an Old Friend

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Patti Fralix

May 26, 2023, marked the end of an era. While we had known for several months that the end was coming, we were still not prepared for it. We thought we were since we and many others had been lamenting … Continue reading →

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The Land of the Free Because of the Brave

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Patti Fralix

As a very divided country, there isn’t much that Americans agree on. But I think it is fair to say that most Americans agree that we have our freedoms because of the sacrifices made by those who fought for those … Continue reading →

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Time in a Bottle

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Patti Fralix

You know the song, “If I Could Save Time in a Bottle.” One of my favorite lines in the song is, “But there never seems to be enough time, to do the things you want to do once you find … Continue reading →

Posted in family, gratitude, life, love | Tagged being content, Camden County High School, change, family, Fralix, graduation, If I could save time in a bottle, life, life and time pass, life changes, living in the present moment, Patti Fralix, relationships, The Fralix Group, the passing of time, Time in a Bottle | 2 Comments

Transitions and Celebrations

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Patti Fralix

This is a busy time for many. Mother’s Day just passed, and graduations are all around. Celebrations are in order. I hope that this is a happy time for you. But it isn’t a happy time for everyone. These transitions … Continue reading →

Posted in change, family, traditions | Tagged Camden County High School, celebrations, Class of 2023, Congratulations Graduates, family, Fralix, Georgia Bulldawg Club, graduation, love, Mary Grace, Mother's Day, Patti Fralix, St. Marys Elementary School, The Fralix Group, traditions, University of Georgia | 6 Comments

Life Without Alcohol

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Patti Fralix

May 7, 2023, was the 4 year anniversary of my life without alcohol. I have learned a lot in these 4 years, about myself, and about life without alcohol. Perhaps my lessons can be of benefit to someone else. On … Continue reading →

Posted in best self, change | Tagged alcohol, alcohol and weight loss, change, don't drink and drive, drinking socially, Fralix, is alcohol necessary?, life, life without alcohol, Patti Fralix, positive effects of not drinking alcohol, should you give up alcohol?, The Fralix Group, Weight Watcher | 2 Comments

Focus

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Patti Fralix

What should we do when there is too much to do, or even maybe not enough to do? These are the times when it is important to Focus. Instead of focusing, we sometimes find ourselves jumping from activity to activity … Continue reading →

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Don’t Postpone Joy

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Patti Fralix

I suppose it is my age, but I find myself attending funerals lately. While life expectancy is not directly related to age, when we get into our 70’s, (I am 71) odds are that we will lose family and friends. … Continue reading →

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Traveling Challenges and Helpful Hints

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Patti Fralix

Mike and I travel a lot, and much of that is by car. While traveling this week, I decided to mention a few of the challenges we, and likely you also, encounter when traveling. First of all, there are bathroom … Continue reading →

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