by Jean Franzblau Consulting Blog | Dec 31, 2008 | One Minute Note
Spring Cleaning has a frosty counter part – let’s call it Winter Weeding. January is a great time to purge files and clear away the junk. My friend Chrysalis has turned this exercise into community fun by hosting a Recycling Party. Invitees bring household items they...
by Jean Franzblau Consulting Blog | Dec 2, 2008 | One Minute Note
Cathy sent the bold email last week. She suggested that our annual holiday party with all the usual greetings and feasting be traded in for a new economy sensitive tradition: no gifts this year. “No gift giving” is a misnomer. The biggest gift we can give, it’s easy...
by Jean Franzblau Consulting Blog | Nov 2, 2008 | One Minute Note
Will your local drug store tear down the Halloween decor this week and put up paper turkeys and tinsel? You can count on it. The holiday season is marching our way. So let’s take a collective breath. Yes, you. Come on. In you go…and out. You’re a popular person....
by Jean Franzblau Consulting Blog | Oct 1, 2008 | One Minute Note
Looking for a pick-me-up? Notice who you hang out with. Go through your personal phone book and ask yourself this question: after spending time with this person, do I feel neutral, depleted or energized? My prescription for pep: Increase time spent with those...
by Jean Franzblau Consulting Blog | Sep 28, 2008 | One Minute Note
“Can I tell you something?” asks my friend Jack as he helps me unload my suitcases. “Sure” I say unsurely. “You’d better go brush your teeth.” Waves of embarrassment hit me. I drop what I’m doing and march back to my sink. I’m already aware; though I do all the...
by Jean Franzblau Consulting Blog | Sep 27, 2008 | One Minute Note
Do you find yourself not enjoying summer time as much as when you were a kid? Perhaps you’re taking life too seriously. Get out your “List of 100 Fun Activities” and choose something on it to do. Don’t have one yet? Here’s how you can create yours: Step 1: Make a...
