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Move From Complaints to Gratitude
By
Linda Mintle
The other day at work, we were all doing a lot of complaining. Some days, complaining is easy and we focused on lots of problems-administrators not listening, too many meetings, co-workers that irritates us, too little time to get things done, etc. We can all find reasons to complain, but is this the focus we…
I’m in Pain and I’m Supposed to be Grateful?
By
Linda Mintle
Emily walked in to my office a little irritated. “I am in pain. Someone told me to be grateful. Why would I be grateful? You don’t believe in such nonsense, do you?” Actually I do and here is why. Even with pain, there are so many other parts of your life… moments, experiences that are…
Not This Type of Green On St. Patrick’s Day
By
Linda Mintle
This green-eyed monster has nothing to do with St. Patrick’s Day. It’s envy and doesn’t do well when it consumes our thoughts or actions. Wishing you had what your neighbor has, or feeling envious over someone’s job or spouse is a pain of wanting something you don’t have. And it is easy to feel green…
Thanksgiving: More Than a Meal, Parade and Football
By
Linda Mintle
When you think of Thanksgiving, what comes to mind? Watching the Macy’s Day parade, eating a very large meal with all the trimmings and watching football with family and friends? Black Friday and the kickoff of the Christmas season? The original Thanksgiving had nothing to do with any of these things. Thanks to my children’s school,…
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