August 23rd Coaching Tip: Grandma Valeeta.
Grandma Valeeta was my grandfather’s (George) second wife. She was a sweetie, always welcoming with a smile on her face and an infectious laugh, and she was a great cook. During my college years at Spring Break, I would go to Florida for spring break. I would go see them at their home in Ocala, FL, eat some scrumptious food, go to grandpa’s 17-acre mini farm to watch him train a few horses. “Pap” would always remind me that I could stay with him during spring break. So glad that I did, because as I age, those were some very sweet memories. I learned alot about him, his calm style, his purpose with caring for animals in the morning and getting some natural movement in, while socializing with the farm neighbors.
Today would have been Valeeta’s birthday. She is now buried next to my grandpa. And at my passing, I will be buried by them as well. Back home in Knightstown, IN.
August 24th Coaching Tip: Write Thank You Notes.
After my brother and wife hosted a wonderful weekend (for my birthday, a family gathering with my uncle and cousin, and celebrating Mom Barb’s anniversary date w/ Dad), I decided to write a number of thank you notes to everyone who really made the weekend special. Don’t ever estimate the value of the handwritten note; two of the people who received them (my 84 year old mom and my 80 year old uncle) called to thank me for writing and mailing them a thank you note. Be intentional when you are grateful. Your kindness and purposeful actions are so appreciated. Write thank you notes; they’re priceless!
August 25th Coaching Tip: Long Weekends Revive.
With me taking off Friday, Aug. 22 and Friday, Aug. 29, I’m truly welcoming in these three four-day work weeks. Three? Yes, because then the next week is Labor Day (Monday off). Although work is intense and we’ve had two retire in the last couple weeks, I’m intentionally managing MY schedule to help ensure that I’m in the best wellness that I can possibly be in. If we plan loosely our time off, work can sometimes consume us. My partner and I are regularly going thru our calendars to optimize time together, priorities and commitments with our family and friends, and yes, work. I’m finding that long weekends can really revive me; that extra day is so healing and relaxing and the four-day work week is a bit easier to embrace and complete with high performance.