by Julie Lefebure | May 21, 2020 | #open2020, Real Life
It’s another cloudy, gloomy day here in eastern Iowa. We haven’t seen the sun in days, and the weather forecast shows we may not see it anytime soon. Goodness. I know I’m not alone in saying I miss the sun and I’m beyond ready for it to return....
by Julie Lefebure | May 20, 2020 | #open2020, Real Life
What are you doing today to care for you? It was years ago, yet it impacted me so much, I still vividly remember it today. I was at a Mary Kay Seminar in Dallas, and the speaker on stage shared a real-life story featuring a drinking glass and two water pitchers, which...
by Julie Lefebure | May 15, 2020 | #open2020, Real Life
I was out among people yesterday, and with my root canal appointment (more on that here), I found myself a bit fearful. I was vulnerable and exposed to the potential of this virus. Tools and glove-covered fingers and who know what else were in my mouth. Yikes! I...
by Julie Lefebure | May 14, 2020 | #open2020, Real Life
Discipline is doing what needs to be done, even when you don’t want to do it.Unknown Am I the only one who knows what I need to do, but sometimes just don’t want to do it? Call it procrastination or putting things off or “I’ll just do it...
by Julie Lefebure | May 13, 2020 | #open2020, Real Life
Yesterday was rough. As the day went on, it got rougher. My self talk was stinky. My perspective was a little like Eeyore’s. And my attitude tanked after a number of unpleasant circumstances. There was no doubt… I needed an attitude adjustment. But, I...
by Julie Lefebure | May 8, 2020 | #open2020, Real Life
Today’s the day to make a difference!From my Instagram post this morning I’ve arrived in my office on this chilly Friday spring morning. My commute was rather short… down 13 steps to our basement and 13 more footsteps to my desk (I counted). Armed...