Observe the swimming duck, so peaceful as she gracefully glides on the water. Do you see the wake she leaves behind? Think about what’s happening under the water –she is paddling like crazy! That’s how it is with business. The clients should see you glide effortlessly providing excellent timely service. They should not see you…Read more »

Sometimes those we love drift away for what ever reason. Sometimes we cannot get understanding or closure. I have a relative who went missing for ten years. I searched for him without any results. We eventually reconnected when he decided to contact our family. The way we coped was to not to talk about him…Read more »

One of my favorite clients (that’s like having a favorite child….you can love them all in different ways)…. as I was saying… this particular favorite hired me to do her books to alleviate stress. While she understood bookkeeping and was already using QuickBooks, it was not fun for her. My client was a professional organizer…Read more »

I have heard it said that bank fees, credit card fees, even late fees are “the cost of doing business.” Not so! That’s money you are blowing away like the picture above! It’s right up there with leaving the door open in winter and paying to heat the-out-of-doors. Think about it next time you yell…Read more »

We want to help our elderly loved ones, but what’s the best way? LISTEN and AFFIRM Growing old, looking at the end of life, the scary things like health issues and financial security. Whew! I was very blessed to have an elderly best friend who would remind me that I was not where she was.…Read more »

Letting go is hard work, but so worth the effort. It can take different forms: Decluttering a home Giving away clothes that don’t fit Giving up a home or a vehicle There may be sense of loss but there may also be that release from what was holding back…. What about people? I don’t let…Read more »

Loss may take many forms: Obvious one being the death of a loved one. Still missing my friend Lee who was a part of my life for 40 years. Keep those special memories alive with an album. Lee was a great picture saver. Job loss. Lost a couple of clients due to the pandemic travel…Read more »

    I hate HATE admitting I am a senior, but it’s true.  To that end, I need to think about the future with my spouse if and when we need extra help. In March 2020 many rehab and nursing facilities suddenly went on lockdown.  You could not get in or out.  I would be…Read more »

Whether you are working from home or doing school work it’s important to get the job done and not feel frustrated by blurred boundaries. I have some personal techniques that help me: I keep work or study separate by leaving my cell phone at my desk during dinner time which is in another room (don’t…Read more »

Never had to close my doors. My heart goes out to those who did. Was able to go totally virtual. Did your paperwork get behind during all the quarantine? I can help. Most office administrative work can be done without a lot of personal interaction. In fact, it works better when you simply give the…Read more »