Category Archives: best self

Be the Change

Posted on June 25, 2024 by Patti Fralix

One of my heroes is Gandhi. One of my favorite quotes from Gandhi is “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” This quote speaks volumes to me. The tagline for my business of more than … Continue reading →

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The Hardest Thing About Working is the Coworkers!

Posted on June 21, 2024 by Patti Fralix

I was speaking with a new friend recently about her career. She had recently retired and was sharing her experience. While she did not give any details, she made the statement that “the hardest thing about working is the coworkers!” … Continue reading →

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Cleaning Out, Again.

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Patti Fralix

I was looking for a particular color of nail polish, which I never found. But I found so much more. Even I was shocked at the duplicates and multiples I discovered in my search for that one color of nail … Continue reading →

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Building Confidence

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Patti Fralix

Do you know what are your non-negotiable needs? These are needs that must be met for you to feel and act most confident and effective. I am sure that you know the difference in needs and wants. I am also … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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