It is when times are tough and when stuff happens that you really get a chance to see what people are made of. You get a chance to see who steps up and keeps things secure for those around them and who doesn’t.
I have always been a big proponent of creating routines in my life to streamline things and save my brainpower and creativity for the more important stuff. But not until recently, did I realize how powerful they are for parents that have young children.
One of the most famous speeches in American history almost never happened and the only reason it did was that its orator knew how to improvise.
About a year and a half ago I was chatting with a friend who was lamenting the fact that her daughter, then a junior in college, was at risk of failing out. It seemed like she was a bit of a disaster in terms of time management and getting all her tasks done.
Lately, it seems that every time you talk to one of your good friends all they want to discuss is their home renovation project. While it was okay at first, now their long stories are not only starting to bore you to tears, but they are also starting to irritate you a little bit.