Monday Already?

It seems like it was just Friday. Amazing how quickly time goes when you’re away from work. Like my cat, sometimes getting up in the morning and crawling out from under the covers is not welcome. And this coming from a guy who always seems motivated and ready to go? Yep. On a given Monday, I too may...

Reading A Menu Without Sight

Have you ever been to a restaurant with a friend with a vision impairment? Well, either you had to read the menu to them or the waiter had to. While few people would object to being read a menu, a little thinking about this procedure makes you realize that it’s less independent for the diner. A recent...

Opening Up To New Ideas

Let me start today’s story with a tool that has many openings. To me there is nothing that compares to the multifunctional use of a can opener. Not only can it open bottles, but cans, jars, frozen dinners and more. It took creative thinking to find this invaluable tool. Frustration was just something I...

Fill ‘Er Up, Full Service Hard To Find

Full-service stations used to be the mainstay for automobile drivers. You could pull right in and have your gas pumped, windows washed and your oil checked. People dressed in their Sunday best enjoyed the convenience of someone else pumping their gas. Self-service came along and offered drivers a chance to...

Traveling Not Disabled By Planning

Traveling with a disability whether it is a cane, walker or wheelchair, you do lose a certain amount of spontaneity. You don’t have the ability to just get up and go, literally. So to make the trip enjoyable for yourself and those that you are traveling with, organization is the key, humor and good...

Priorities

I’m all for keeping a positive attitude and going for what you want. Having said that, I also believe someone’s talent or desires should be put to good use. Two points to consider. 1. A grass roots group, or a media team, are spending a lot of effort in trying to get Betty White on Saturday Night...

Self-Esteem Top 5

We’ve talked about a glass of water, appearance, and emotions. Here is my top five list of ways to keep yourself and others on a positive high of self-esteem, while keeping it realistic. Remember, anything you do, including those you do for others, has an impact on your self-esteem. You choose the...

Cherishing Teens Raises Self-Esteem

Something we each cherish is to feel loved, valued, and a sense of worth. Most of us grow up being told treat other like you want to be treated. I agree with this, almost. If someone has a low self-esteem and has had this for a very long time, they will use this saying to keep treating others around them the...

Super Bowl Of Self-Esteem For Teens

So we have the spotlight on the big dance in Florida, the Super Bowl. People all around the world are watching. If you were on the field, could you imagine all eyes on you? That is what a lot of teens feel when they walk through the doors of their school. Guess what? When you feel good about yourself,...

Taking Yourself For Granted

Part of our self-esteem has to be remembering what we do well. It is very easy to take them for granted because we do them all the time. Cherishing what we do well and keeping that in mind will keep positive thoughts going. For example, I take for granted my writing and speaking abilities, yet am told by...