Category Archives: change

Habits Are Harder to Break Than To Make

Posted on October 24, 2024 by Patti Fralix

Being successful in life requires good habits. One definition of a habit is “a regular practice, or usual manner of behavior.” We all have habits, some good, some not so good. Good habits help us become better people, achieving our … Continue reading →

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Life’s Changes, Challenges, and Blessings

Posted on October 5, 2024 by Patti Fralix

I posted my first blog almost ten years ago. In all of that time, I have only missed posting weekly a few times, and I have never missed posting two weeks consecutively. That will change if I don’t post this … Continue reading →

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The Space Between Knowing and Doing

Posted on August 24, 2024 by Patti Fralix

I heard this phrase, The Space Between Knowing and Doing, in the past few days, and I am not sure where I heard it. But it resonated with me so much that I want to pen some thoughts about it. … Continue reading →

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Summer is Slipping Away

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Patti Fralix

It isn’t just the summer that is slipping away. Months and years are passing so quickly. Perhaps it is time to focus on what you want your next few years to include, while there is still time. Maybe it is … Continue reading →

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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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Do People Not Care Anymore?!

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Patti Fralix

“People just don’t care anymore.” Those words were spoken by the man behind the counter at my new favorite coffee shop. I assume he is the owner, but I am making an assumption. He made this comment when we were … 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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