Category Archives: best self

Confidence, Competence, and Commitment

Posted on May 10, 2024 by Patti Fralix

These are challenging times. Prices on most everything have increased, there is job and career insecurity for many people, and the world’s problems continue to cause us great concern. What can we do to manage these times? When things are … Continue reading →

Posted in best self, Leadership | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Staying In Our Own Lane!

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Patti Fralix

This blog was initially to be a call to action for managers. The reason for this is that I have heard too many stories lately of intimidating managers making inappropriate comments to staff. Comments that belittle staff and place them … Continue reading →

Posted in best self, conflict, Relationships | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A New Season

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Patti Fralix

With the recent advent of Daylight Savings Time, it seems that Spring has already sprung. Daylight savings Time arrived in all U.S. states except Arizona and Hawaii on Sunday, March 10th.  Although all of us do not appreciate that it … Continue reading →

Posted in best self, change, life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Saving Time

Posted on March 9, 2024 by Patti Fralix

Once again, I find myself searching for things, such as car keys, lipstick, and various other things. I have long since known why I can’t find such simple things. I do not put them in the same place.  Also, I … Continue reading →

Posted in best self, life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Getting Ahead of Procrastination

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Patti Fralix

Most of us struggle with it, at least sometimes. The “it” is procrastination. Procrastination takes many forms. At its core is the putting off until tomorrow, or forever, what we do not want to do but need to do. If … Continue reading →

Posted in best self, change | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

How Is 2024 Going For You So Far?

Posted on February 23, 2024 by Patti Fralix

Let me confess first. It isn’t going great for me. I have gained a few pounds, I have not been walking, and have yet to get completely serious about reducing debt. But I am back on a plan. I have … Continue reading →

Posted in best self, change, life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

How is It Going So Far This Year?

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Patti Fralix

Four days into 2024, how is it going for you? Did you make New Year’s Resolutions? If so, have you kept them? Whatever your plan for the changes you want to make this year, daily focus is required. When we … Continue reading →

Posted in best self, life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A New Year Awaits

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Patti Fralix

Hard though it is to believe, here comes a new year. In just a few days, 2023 will be history, and 2024 will be on the horizon. What shall we make of this new year? It is time to review … Continue reading →

Posted in best self, change | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Words that Matter

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Patti Fralix

Most likely you do not have time to read a long-winded blog. Nor do I have time to write one. I suppose others are experiencing the same, and that is why I have seen so many sayings online lately instead … Continue reading →

Posted in best self, change, life | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Use What You Have

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Patti Fralix

The words of a favorite writer, Brianna Wiest, were on my mind today while I was shopping in downtown Philadelphia. I had just heard her utter these words, “Start Where You Are, Use What You Have, and Do What You … Continue reading →

Posted in best self, gratitude, thankful | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment