by JeanGatzCSP | Mar 9, 2023 | Blog, Uncategorized
I made a new friend at a parade over Mardi Gras weekend. She told me her name and that she was 5 years old. Totally mesmerized and delighted by the groups of girls dancing and twirling their batons to (very loud) music from the marching bands, she announced, “I’m...
by JeanGatzCSP | Jan 27, 2023 | Blog, Uncategorized
I was surprised at the large number of responses I received from my January 6 post. Remember… I asked you to make a list of what you want MORE of in your life in this new year. Many of you listed words like: family, friends, better relationships, happiness,...
by JeanGatzCSP | Jan 5, 2023 | Blog, Uncategorized
How many articles have you seen since January 1 – newspapers, magazines, the internet, Facebook, Instagram and your phone (to name just a few) – about improving your life in 2023? Diet, exercise, finances, relationships, projects … every “expert” has an...
by JeanGatzCSP | Dec 1, 2022 | Blog, Uncategorized
We’re almost there! Here are my last few ideas to help you create stress-free holidays. Gift 8: Think carefully before you get “carried away” with holiday enthusiasm. Many years ago a dear friend invited me to a “cookie exchange.” In theory I would come home...
by JeanGatzCSP | Nov 17, 2022 | Blog, Uncategorized
If you enjoyed “Happier Holidays, Part 1” have you thought of any other gifts you can give yourself as the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays approach? Customs and traditions can be amazing Gifts in the life of any family. Little kids grow up and have their own...
by JeanGatzCSP | Sep 29, 2022 | Blog, Uncategorized
A friend just sent me a photo from our ziplining trip in Alaska a few years ago. Dealing with change can be like ziplining if you’ve had days that leave you thinking, “This is not what I signed up for!” I learned a few things about ziplining that have helped me handle...