NEW DAY NEW LESSON » Archive for May 2010
People In Pain Often Lose Their Sense Of Humor
I find it amazing that even though I work as an ER nurse, I don’t think I really realized until recently that people in pain often lose their sense of humor. Like really recently. Like really lose their sense of humor. This past week when my husband pulled his back out, I realized it. Actually, I don’t think I realized it on my own, it was kind of growled at me. Okay, so those who … Read entire article »
Filed under: Anger, Lesson of the Day
Do As You Want Them To Do
Do as I say, not as I do. A phrase many of us parents find ourselves uttering. A phrase we know has no shot of ever really working if we ourselves are not walking the walk instead of just talking the talk.. Kids will learn from your example and from the example of those closest to them and with whom they spend the most time. So what you do is what they learn. Like cellphone usage. My thirteen … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured, Kindness Club, Lesson of the Day
It’s How You Deal With It That Counts
Today is Guest Post Day. I was lucky enough to draw an exchange with Erica from Littlemummy whose brainchild the guest post day was. Erica aka Littlemummy writes on life as a parent at www.littlemummy.com and on business and entrepreneurship at www.littlemumpreneur.com. She’s been blogging for four and a half years and is the author of the Mum Blogger E-Course. So enjoy her post, I know I did, and don’t forgot to check out my … Read entire article »
Filed under: Guest Posts, Lesson of the Day
Blogging Can’t Replace Journaling
Even if you are anonymous, or like me a very open blogger, I have come to the conclusion that blogging can’t replace journaling. While both are good for soul searching, growing and free therapy, journaling reaches deeper in a more consistent way. As often is the case, a “coincidence” has triggered this post. For years I have been convinced that journaling is something extremely important for growth and for a person’s soul. For just as many years … Read entire article »
Filed under: Lesson of the Day
Sisters Make Great Friends
Sisters make great friends. I don’t think I was always of that opinion. Actually I know I was not always of that opinion. Not if some of my most vivid childhood memories are correct. Like when I had my hand bitten by my youngest sister. I was sure she was a vampire because the marks took forever to heal. Or when I was pushed down into a corner by both my younger sisters while they chanted the chorus … Read entire article »
Filed under: Friendship, Lesson of the Day, The Gallery
The Kindness Club: Week 7
It’s week 7 of the Kindness Club. Thanks to all of you who have been reading and joining in even if you are not posting or commenting. It is your actions that matter the most. Last week’s Kindness Club prompt was to be a courteous driver and/or pedestrian. I hope you were all able to be courteous drivers and pedestrians. Remember to continue to be courteous and conscious of your actions while out and about. This week’s prompt … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured, Kindness Club, Lesson of the Day
A House Is Built One Brick At A Time
Lately, I have given a lot of thought to progress and how we effect change, grow and advance in life both emotionally and physically. Often, the goals we set for ourselves are daunting. Even just trying to set yourself goals can be a daunting process. I know, because that has been one of my struggles. We are stymied by the mountain we need to climb to get where we want to go. Sometimes we are stymied … Read entire article »
Filed under: Lesson of the Day
Being A Courteous Driver Or Pedestrian Is A Mindset
There are courteous drivers and pedestrians and then there are obnoxious less courteous drivers and pedestrians. Every country has their share of the less than courteous. I have to admit that I have not always been a courteous driver and there are times when I still slip. What I do know is that I try very hard to be courteous. I try to let people merge in, I let pedestrians cross the street and I try … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured, Kindness Club, Lesson of the Day
Tight Socks Leave A Lasting Impression
Can you tell that I have been traumatized? There is no better way to make a mother feel guilty than to have her find this on her little baby’s girl’s feet at the end of the day after the socks have been peeled off. Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! And not only that, but she was obviously wearing her socks inside since the writing is all backwards. So Children’s Place, I love your socks. We don’t have your stores here … Read entire article »
Filed under: Children, Lesson of the Day
Bedside Manner Is What Makes A Doctor Great
For years I have been saying that the way doctors (and nurses) behave to patients is, in my opinion, almost more important than their medical expertise. That may sound a bit too simple, but I do mean it. Doctors with good bedside manner will hear and listen to a patient and because of that they will often pick up on things that a doctor with volumes of book or clinical knowledge may miss. Why? Because they … Read entire article »
Filed under: Lesson of the Day, Sickness
Don’t Complain, Just Make A Change
Don’t complain, just make a change. That may sound a bit harsh but it is the truth about what needs to be done. If you are complaining about something, it means that the situation can be changed. Don’t get me wrong, I can complain with the best of them. It is however, something that I am working on. I was rereading Jack Canfield‘s book The Success Principles and the truth about complaining struck me in the face. The … Read entire article »
Filed under: Feel Good, Lesson of the Day
Don’t Argue, Just Get In The Picture
I don’t know why so many people have an aversion to getting their picture taken. It may be because we are all so critical of ourselves and we never think we look good enough. It may be because we are lacking patience at that particular moment. Maybe we are just grumpy or focused on something else. I am guilty of picture avoidance as well. I know how many times my mother wanted to take pictures and I … Read entire article »
Filed under: Children, Lesson of the Day, The Gallery
Good Manners Makes All The Difference
A lot of people have been writing lately about manners and how they are trying to raise their kids with good manners. Yesterday I was witness to what a difference it makes when someone has good manners. As some of you might remember I had a cable/phone technician from hell over the other day to install a new system. My biggest problem with him was his attitude and manners, or I should say, lack of manners. He … Read entire article »
Filed under: communication, Lesson of the Day
The Kindness Club: Week 6 Prompt
It’s week 6 of the Kindness Club. Thank you to all of you who have been reading and joining in even if you are not posting or commenting. Last week’s Kindness Club prompt was to visit an elderly person who needs the company. Like I wrote on Sunday a short visit is better than no visit. Any time you can give to visit a lonely elderly person is appreciated by them. So please do continue to make it … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured, Feel Good, Kindness Club
Manage Expectations To Avoid Disappointment
Have you guessed yet that my expectations were recently dashed? Okay I am exaggerating a teensy bit because my recent experience was not something life shattering, but still the expectations I had did not come close to being met. What happened you ask? A technician. That’s what happened. (Apologies to any of you who are technicians, hopefully you are a lot more polite than mine was.) But if I want to be fair the problem began way before … Read entire article »
Filed under: communication, Lesson of the Day
A Short Visit Is Better Than No Visit
I don’t know about everyone else, but I know that I have a problem with perfectionism. I have gotten much better over the years, but every once in a while the perfectionism streak will rear its ugly head. It tries to prevent me from doing things by saying things like: “No, you shouldn’t start doing that. You need too much time to do it right.” “If you don’t do it the way you envision, it’s … Read entire article »
Filed under: Elderly, Featured, Kindness Club, Lesson of the Day
Winning Feels Good, But Winning Plus Gratefulness Feels Great
This is my 100th blog post. (Wow, she says to herself.) I have to say that I am really proud of myself for sticking with the writing and blogging. I know this may sound corny but I have learned a heck of a lot the past three months, especially about myself. My writing has been helping me grow as a person. And I am grateful. I am grateful to my husband for his support. Even though I … Read entire article »
Filed under: Blogging, Lesson of the Day
A Home Is Built From Within
Home is more than just the physical house we live in. It is a place that houses the things we love, the things that bring us joy and comfort. It also consists of the values that are the most important to us. A conversation I had this past with week with one of my dearest friends reminded me that in order to really have a home, we first need to find the home within us. We … Read entire article »
Filed under: Lesson of the Day
Embrace Your Mothering Choices: So What If The Kids Eat Off The Floor
Today I have done a guest post exchange with Naomi from Organic Motherhood With Cool Whip. She has a wicked sense of humor and you really should check out her blog. While you are there, don’t forget to check out my guest post on her blog on Friday. Here is a bit about Naomi in her own words: I am a mom of two boys ages 2 and 5. They keep me busy, but add so much meaning … Read entire article »
Filed under: Children, Guest Posts, Lesson of the Day
Rocks Are Strong But Sometimes Vulnerable
My rock. That’s what my husband is. He’s strong. He’s confident. When he smiles, he makes the world smile with him. He runs. He bikes. He swims. He plays softball. And for three months he has been feeling lousy. He has been coughing and he has been feeling out of sorts. He knows his body and he hasn’t been feeling right. But like the rock he is, unless he told you straight out that he was feeling lousy, or unless … Read entire article »
Filed under: Lesson of the Day, Marriage
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