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.

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood!

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Patti Fralix

Mike and I are spending most of our time at home in Raleigh since his ankle fusion on November 20th. Due to his surgery and needed recovery, Mike is non-weight bearing on his right foot for 8-10 weeks. Although he … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the Season

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Patti Fralix

‘Tis the season for merry and bright. ‘Tis the season for trees, tinsel, and toys. ‘Tis the season for carols and cookies. And, if we are not careful, ’tis the season for overwhelm. The challenge is to enjoy all that … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving 2019

Posted on December 1, 2019 by Patti Fralix

Another Fralix Thanksgiving is in the history books. The last family members left Saturday. The turkey plates and other Thanksgiving items are packed away, and Mike and I are left with wonderful memories. Our gathering was smaller this year; 45 … Continue reading →

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What Has Happened to Thanksgiving?!

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Patti Fralix

This morning I read one more blog about a home being all decorated for Christmas, and I must ask, why are people decorating earlier and earlier for Christmas? What has happened to Thanksgiving? I have seen the Christmas decorations in … Continue reading →

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Less Stress for More Joy

Posted on November 15, 2019 by Patti Fralix

Summer is finally gone, and football season is going strong. We are in the busiest time of the year. From October through December, holidays abound. Halloween has recently passed, and, Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away! With Christmas, Hanukkah, … Continue reading →

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Doing More Than Talking

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Patti Fralix

In last week’s post, I mentioned meeting someone recently, a meeting that I believe is divinely inspired. In this post, I will introduce you to Charlie and explain his impact on me. Before doing so, however, I should mention that … Continue reading →

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Everything Happens for a Reason

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Patti Fralix

Mike and I were in Las Vegas earlier this week for a meeting. Las Vegas is a place I never wanted to go to until I went there! I had visions of seedy gambling joints, large unhealthy buffets of food, … Continue reading →

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Judgment and Compassion

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Patti Fralix

I have a quick question for you, my wonderful readers. In the past forty-eight hours, have you made a statement to anyone else judging someone else? The judging can take any form. It may be judging someone else’s decision(s). It … Continue reading →

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Choices

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Patti Fralix

We make many decisions in a day, many of them without even thinking. Unless we are focused on mindfulness. When we choose mindfulness, our decisions become more conscious, and we can no longer act robotically. Well, we can, but we … Continue reading →

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The Busiest Time of the Year

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Patti Fralix

Hard as it is to believe, the last quarter of 2019 has arrived. Summer passed quickly, and now it is Fall, which seems to have finally arrived in the South. This fourth quarter of the year is full of celebrations. … Continue reading →

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