Archive for September, 2008
Journal Writing Prompt: Time
Posted by: | CommentsTime has a wonderful way of showing us what really matters.
~Margaret Peters
Choose a few things that have happened in your life where time has shown you what really matters. In your journal, record one or two of these, paying particular attention to what it was about the event or situation that really made “what really matters” crystal clear. Also, include smaller details such as whether you had the revelation about what really matters immediately or if it was only on further contemplation.
Journal writing prompt bonus: One thing I stress to my kids in the importance of living your priorities. In my mind, this is an excellent way to keep from falling into the hamster wheel - running & running and going nowhere, all the while loosing track of what is really important - what *really matters*. Over the years, I’ve developed little tricks to help keep myself “in check” when it comes to my schedule. So, when I feel myself getting away from what really matters in my world, I can catch myself before I fall into the hamster wheel.
In your journal, keeping in my the situations/events that you wrote about earlier, consider the following. Have those events/situations that made you realize what really matters changed the way you live your day to day life? Do you have to “keep track of yourself” to keep those things that matter most in the forefront of your schedule?
Happy Journaling!
Journal Writing Prompt: Belief
Posted by: | CommentsWe do not believe if we do not live and work according to our belief.
~Heidi Willis
In your journal, ponder today’s quote. Do you agree? Disagree? Is her idea too simple? Too black and white? Explore this in your journal.
Journal writing prompt bonus: Examine your own life. Do you live and work according to your belief? Or, do you see work and life and separate and prefer to keep your belief confined to one area or the other? Do you feel that you believe, regardless of the separation? Or do you feel your belief is stronger because it influences all areas of your life?
Happy Journaling!
Customer Service 101 - for all businesses large and small
Posted by: | CommentsToday, I had to do something that I simply dread. I mean, this is worse than trying on swimsuits after a long cold winter!
Jean shopping.
I tried to put it off as long as I could - honestly, I did! But, with the temperatures what they are, and a 7:30 football game tomorrow evening (read: the sun will be down!), I didn’t think I could put it off another day.
So, this afternoon, I took a few hours off work to take care of the dreaded task. Literally, I had 2 hours in my schedule to do this. The trip to the mall is 45 minutes one way. So, I had exactly 30 minutes to get in, try on jeans, find one or more pairs I like, and get out.
I’m more of a hunter than a gatherer when it comes to shopping for myself. So, while the task of finding the right pair of jean in a matter of 30 minutes was daunting - an ambitious goal, to say the least - I was quite determined to accomplish this mission.
Before I left, I spent a little time researching jeans. It’s been quite a while since I went jean shopping (which is why I was in the position of urgently needing jeans for tomorrow night) - partially because I haven’t been overly impressed with the recent “styles” that were overflowing from every store that carried jeans (when I say recent, I mean the last 4 or 5 YEARS). Flare jeans are just not very flattering on me - I seriously don’t need to look like I have tiny little knees and giant calves! Then, there’s been this whole “skinny jean” thing. Honestly, I don’t know what possesses some manufacturers! I am a thin woman….but, my thighs are more athletic than skinny jeans allow. I think I would have to quit eating for several years to get rid of enough muscle to wear skinny jeans.
Okay…back to the researching. There is a site that I had heard quite a bit about - www.Zafu.com. Now, I heard it was *the* place to go online and find the perfect pair of jeans for you. I’ve even had some friends who use it and swear by it. However, I wasn’t terribly excited by my results. I think part of my disappointment was that I wanted to find jeans I could actually go to a store to try on. First, I didn’t have time to order online and get them by tomorrow night. Second, jeans, in my opinion, are really something that is best tried on BEFORE you buy them. I do have a few brands that I know I can go to every time and be happy with them. I know exactly what size I need in those brands, I know they offer “long” in those sizes (there is nothing worse than your ankles sticking out from under your jeans!), and I know they are consistent in quality. Zafu did give me a few options in those brands….BUT, it looked like the only way those particular cuts were available was online.
So, I made a plan on my way to the mall. I would go to The Gap first - the Gap produces consistent quality and I know that I like them. I know what size I need at the Gap AND I know that they will have at least one cut that isn’t the dreaded “skinny jean”. The second stop would be The Buckle. LOVE the Buckle (at least I did before today….okay, even though they ticked me off, I still love the brands the Buckle offers….so, I will probably go back again - DESPITE my time in the store today).
The RIGHT way to serve your customers: The Gap
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Journal Writing Prompt: Elephants
Posted by: | CommentsWhen you have got an elephant by the hind leg, and he is trying to run away, it’s best to let him run.
~Abraham Lincoln
Freeform journaling exercise….. In your journal, simply take this quote and “run with it” - write about whatever comes to mind - allow your writing to wander in whatever direction it may want to go, without trying to stay “on topic”.
(No bonus prompt today….today is really about letting yourself go in your writing - with little rules or direction….sometimes it is nice to allow yourself to have a “mind dump”. If you choose to comment here, please keep the political comments to a minimum….I know this particular quote really lends itself to political commentary and while I enjoy the mental jousting…I don’t want this to become a topic that gets way too heated.)
Enjoy!
Journal writing prompt: Purpose
Posted by: | Comments“This is our purpose:Â to make as meaninful as possible this life that has been bestowed upon us; to live in such a way that we may be proud of ourselves; to act in such a way that some part of us lives on.”
~ Oswald Spengler
In your opinion, is this our life purpose? Does Mr. Spengler’s quote fall short or expect too much? Reflect on this in your journal.
Daily journal writing prompt bonus: Some people (including me) believe that everyone has something unique that they were put here to do….their “life purpose”, if you will. Some people seem to know this from birth on….while others of us seem to spend alot of time trying to figure out what it is. What group do you fall into? Have you always known your life purpose or did you search for a long time to find it? Do you know your life purpose? If so, what is it and what are 3 things you can do today to work toward it? Write about it in your journal.
Happy Journaling!
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